The earnings call presented a mix of positive developments, such as successful refinancing and growth in streaming, alongside challenges like declines in local media revenue and core advertising. The highlights and achievements in financial strategy and network growth mitigate some of the negative aspects.

Company Guidance

During the second quarter of 2025, E.W. Scripps Company reported a decline in Local Media revenue by 8% from the previous year due to a lack of political advertising in the off-election year. Despite this, core advertising revenue outperformed peers, aided by local sports rights deals and the NBA Finals, which contributed over $7 million. Scripps Networks revenue slightly decreased by 1.4% to $206 million, with connected TV revenue rising by 57%. The company managed to reduce Network division expenses by more than 12%, resulting in a segment profit of $56 million and a margin increase to 27%. For the third quarter, Local Media revenue is expected to decline in the mid- to high 20% range, with flat core revenue, while Networks revenue is anticipated to decrease slightly, with expenses down mid-single digits. The company has restructured its debt, issuing $750 million in new notes and plans further debt reduction, maintaining a focus on using cash flow for this purpose.

Successful Refinancing and Debt Management

E.W. Scripps successfully placed $750 million of new senior secured second-lien notes, using proceeds to pay off outstanding senior notes, prepay a portion of Term Loan B-2, and pay off a portion of revolving credit facilities. This allowed for improved financial condition and favorable credit market reception.

Scripps Networks Margin Improvement

Scripps Networks segment profit increased to $56 million, with a segment margin of 27%, up 9 points from Q2 2024. The division delivered a 30% margin for the first half of 2025.

Growth in Streaming and Connected TV

CTV revenue increased by 57% in the quarter. The ION network, in conjunction with WNBA and NWSL, significantly contributed to streaming revenue growth.

Sports Programming Boost

The NBA and NHL playoffs brought in over $7 million in revenue, demonstrating the value of Scripps Sports strategy in offsetting challenges in the core advertising marketplace.

E. W. Scripps Company Class A (SSP) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SSP Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 05, 2025	2025 (Q3)	-0.36 / -	0.758	―	―	―
Aug 07, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-0.22 / -0.60	-0.15	-300.00% (-0.45)	―
May 08, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.34 / -0.22	-0.048	-358.33% (-0.17)	―
Mar 11, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.01 / 0.92	0.053	1635.85% (+0.87)	―
Nov 04, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.52 / 0.76	-0.118	742.37% (+0.88)	―
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	-0.02 / -0.15	-8.055	98.14% (+7.90)	―
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.24 / -0.05	-0.372	87.10% (+0.32)	―
Feb 23, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.15 / 0.05	0.861	-93.84% (-0.81)	―
Nov 03, 2023	2023 (Q3)	-0.19 / -0.12	0.38	-131.05% (-0.50)	―
Aug 04, 2023	2023 (Q2)	-0.13 / -8.05	0.32	-2617.19% (-8.38)	―

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SSP Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
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%
Nov 04, 2024	$3.52	$2.27	-35.51%

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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 Nov 05, 2025, 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 Nov 05, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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SSP EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is -0.36.

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