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E. W. Scripps Company Class A (SSP)
NASDAQ:SSP
Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 20, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.33Last Year’s EPS
0.92Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presents a mixed outlook, with strong performance in sports and Connected TV driving growth, successful debt management, and strategic asset sales. However, challenges remain with a decline in Local Media revenue, expected declines in Network revenue, and operational losses, along with external factors like the YouTube TV and Disney dispute impacting performance.Company Guidance
Strong Third Quarter Performance
Third consecutive quarter of results that met or exceeded expectations, fueled by Scripps Sports strategy, strong sales execution, and tight expense controls.
Successful Station Sales
Sale of Fox affiliate WFTX in Fort Myers and WRTV in Indianapolis for $123 million, with valuations well above current market multiples (9.2x and 8.5x EBITDA respectively).
Debt Refinancing and Reduction
Placement of $750 million in new senior secured second lien notes at 9.78% rate, used to pay off various debts, leading to a significant leverage improvement from 6x to 4.6x.
Connected TV Revenue Growth
Connected TV revenue up 41% year-over-year, with streaming now constituting 20% of Scripps Networks viewing, projected to exceed $120 million in 2025.
Sports Strategy Success
WNBA revenue on ION nearly doubled, with total sports volume up over 30% year-over-year, reflecting strong advertiser interest in women's sports.
SSP Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
SSP Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2025 | $2.46 | $2.55 | +3.66% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $2.81 | $2.52 | -10.32% |
May 08, 2025 | $2.59 | $2.32 | -10.42% |
Mar 11, 2025 | $1.43 | $2.05 | +43.36% |
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FAQ
When does E. W. Scripps Company Class A (SSP) report earnings?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A (SSP) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 20, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is E. W. Scripps Company Class A (SSP) earnings time?
E. W. Scripps Company Class A (SSP) earnings time is at Feb 20, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is SSP EPS forecast?
SSP EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is -0.33.