E. W. Scripps Company Class A (SSP)
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SSP Stock Chart & Stats
$4.94
-$0.11(-4.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.94
-$0.11(-4.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.02 - $5.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.40K
Average Volume (3M)1.37M
Market Cap
$251.74M
Enterprise Value$2.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$95.03M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.85
Shares Outstanding79,608,100
10 Day Avg. Volume2,338,594
30 Day Avg. Volume1,371,311
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.28
Price to Sales (P/S)0.16
P/FCF Ratio53.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap11.52
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.35Price Target Upside28.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet OptimizationDebt reduction and station sales executed at attractive multiples could improve financial flexibility for growth initiatives or shareholder returns, enhancing investor confidence.
Earnings OutperformanceOutperformance on core metrics combined with disciplined expense management could prompt analysts to lift profit forecasts and support a stronger stock valuation.
Networks Revenue DiversificationMargin expansion in the Networks segment driven by connected TV growth and an expanding local sports strategy could diversify revenue sources and stabilize earnings.
Bears Say
Conservative Revenue GuidanceDownbeat networks revenue guidance from management suggests expectations of weaker advertising demand, creating downside risk for earnings estimates.
National Advertising WeaknessAn uneven national advertising market may pressure networks revenue and constrain top-line growth across the business.
Political Advertising ComparablesTough comparisons to previous political advertising cycles could lead to lower year-on-year networks revenue and margin compression.
E. W. Scripps Company Class A News
SSP FAQ
What was E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A lowest stock price was $2.02 and its highest was $5.39 in the past 12 months.
What is E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s market cap?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s market cap is $251.74M.
When is E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s earnings last quarter?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.417 by $0.217.
Is E. W. Scripps Company Class A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does E. W. Scripps Company Class A pay dividends?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on E. W. Scripps Company Class A dividends here
What is E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s EPS estimate?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s EPS estimate is -0.51.
How many shares outstanding does E. W. Scripps Company Class A have?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A has 79,608,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to E. W. Scripps Company Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A reported an EPS of -$0.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.417. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.098%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of E. W. Scripps Company Class A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SSP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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E. W. Scripps Company Class A Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$6.35 (28.54% Upside)
$6.35 (28.54% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 219.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $853.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
110.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-7.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
E. W. Scripps Company Class A
Operating as a diversified media organization, The E.W. Scripps Company, along with its affiliated entities, manages a collection of both regional and national media properties. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Local Media, Scripps Network, and Other segments. Within the Local Media division, the company oversees broadcast television stations that generate news, informative, and entertainment programming, including their associated digital platforms. Furthermore, this segment handles network, syndicated, and proprietary content. The Scripps Network division encompasses a suite of national television networks. These networks reach audiences via over-the-air broadcasts, cable/satellite services, connected TV platforms, and various digital channels. Beyond these core segments, the company delivers content and services directly to users via the internet, smartphones, and tablet devices. Among its notable offerings are Newsy, a national news outlet covering politics, entertainment, science, and technology stories; the renowned Scripps National Spelling Bee; and an investigative reporting bureau located in Washington, D.C. The company also features ION, a national broadcast television channel specializing in popular crime and justice procedural shows, accessible via over-the-air transmission and subscription television platforms. Its services cater to both general audiences and corporate clients. Overall, The E.W. Scripps Company manages a vast network comprising 61 television stations. Established in 1878, the firm maintains its main offices in Cincinnati, Ohio.
SSP Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights meaningful operational progress: strong Local Media performance (core advertising +7%), substantial CTV growth (+26%), successful sports strategy and streaming launch, active asset monetization ($123M proceeds), and measurable debt reduction and leverage improvement to 3.9x. At the same time, Scripps Networks faces a significant near-term revenue and profit decline (Q1 networks down 9.5%; Q2 guide down ~10%) driven by macro weakness and a disruptive Nielsen methodology change, plus corporate cost pressures and remaining leverage. Management presented a credible transformation plan with clear EBITDA targets and disclosed paydown activity and liquidity actions. Overall, positive execution and balance-sheet progress offset material near-term network advertising headwinds, leaving the company positioned to improve results in the back half if markets and measurement normalize.View all SSP earnings summariesSSP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.35
▲(28.54% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
16.07% Insiders
15.52% Mutual Funds
22.76% Other Institutional Investors
31.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors