E. W. Scripps Company Class A (SSP) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date

May 01, 2026

Before Open (Confirmed)

Period Ending

2026 (Q1)

Consensus EPS Forecast

-0.38

Last Year’s EPS

-0.22

Same Quarter Last Year

Analyst Consensus

Moderate Buy

Based on 2 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025

Earnings Call Date:Feb 25, 2026|

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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive

The call presented a broadly positive strategic and operational picture: management highlighted sustained outperformance, strong core advertising growth (Local Media core +12% in Q4), rapid connected-TV/streaming expansion (+~10% Q4, +30% full year), meaningful margin improvement (nearly 700 bps at Scripps Networks), and a detailed transformation plan targeting $125M–$150M of EBITDA improvement by 2028 with earlier-year impacts. Offsetting these positives are pronounced near-term headwinds tied to election-cycle revenue volatility (Local Media segment profit down ~75% vs. prior political quarter), a Q4 GAAP EPS loss driven by nonrecurring charges, elevated net leverage (4.8x) and modest cash on hand, and some guidance showing networks revenue down in Q1. On balance, the call emphasized durable growth drivers (sports, CTV/streaming, accretive M&A) and a credible plan to improve profitability and the balance sheet, with management projecting meaningful leverage improvement and accretion from recent transactions.

Company Guidance

Management reiterated an aggressive financial plan and specific near‑term guidance: an enterprise EBITDA target of $125–$150 million by 2028 (with an in‑year 2026 benefit of $20–$30 million and an expected annualized run‑rate of $60–$75 million entering 2027). For Q1, Local Media revenue is expected to be up low‑ to mid‑single digits (core advertising up mid‑single digits), with Local Media expenses up low single digits (but down ex‑Lightning); Scripps Networks revenue is guided down high‑single digits with expenses down low single digits, and corporate shared services/corporate is expected at about $27 million. Full‑year 2026 below‑the‑line guidance includes cash interest of $180–$190 million, cash taxes $15–$20 million, CapEx $60–$70 million, depreciation & amortization $140–$150 million and a minimum $4.5 million pension contribution. Key Q4 anchors and balance‑sheet context: Local Media Q4 revenue was $360 million (down 30% y/y due to no political; core +12%), Local Media segment profit $50 million (vs. $199M prior‑cycle), Scripps Networks Q4 revenue $199 million (down <8%), CTV +~10% in Q4 and +30% for the year, Scripps Networks segment profit $64 million (32% margin), Other loss $8 million, Q4 EPS loss $0.51 (including $19.5M held‑for‑sale charge, $2.4M restructuring, $2.4M debt extinguishment adding ~$0.20 to the loss and a $0.18 EPS headwind from the preferred dividend). They closed the Court TV sale (immediately accretive), expect to reacquire 23 ION stations for about $54 million (also immediately accretive), have $28 million cash, $2.3 billion net debt, paid $55 million on the B2 term loan, and reported 4.8x net leverage at year‑end with an expectation of a meaningful leverage reduction by year‑end 2026.

Consistent Outperformance

Fourth consecutive quarter of results that met or exceeded expectations across nearly every reporting line; management cites strong sales execution and disciplined expense management.

Transformation Plan with Clear EBITDA Targets

Announced enterprise transformation to grow EBITDA by $125M–$150M by 2028; near-term impact of $20M–$30M in 2026 and an annualized run rate of $60M–$75M expected entering 2027. Management describes the plan as 'bankable' and focused on both cost savings and revenue initiatives (AI, automation, centralization).

Scripps Networks Margin Expansion

Scripps Networks exceeded full-year 2025 guidance on margin expansion, delivering nearly 700 basis points of year-over-year margin improvement versus guidance of 400–600 basis points.

Strong Connected TV and Streaming Growth

Connected TV revenue grew nearly 10% in Q4 versus prior-year quarter and ~30% for the full year, outpacing the marketplace and contributing meaningfully to networks revenue growth.

Robust Core Local Advertising Performance

Local Media Q4 core advertising was up 12% despite total Local Media revenue of $360M being down 30% (driven by the absence of political revenue). All top-5 categories grew year-over-year, including services +19% and gambling +32%.

Scripps Networks Profitability

Scripps Networks Q4 revenue of $199M (down <8% YoY) produced segment profit of $64M and a 32% segment margin, with division expenses down 13% year-over-year driven by lower employee-related and operational costs.

Accretive M&A and Portfolio Optimization

Announced reacquisition of ~23 former ION-affiliated stations (~$54M aggregate purchase price) that will eliminate affiliate fees and be immediately accretive to Scripps Networks segment profit; closed Court TV sale (terms not disclosed) with a multiyear spectrum lease that management says is immediately accretive. Also expect ~$123M gross proceeds from sales of WFTX (Fort Myers) and WRTV (Indianapolis).

Local Sports and Political Tailwinds

Local sports partnerships (including new Tampa Bay Lightning rights and multiple growing NHL deals) are driving core advertising growth; management expects a robust midterm election cycle to boost revenue (noting ~$200M taken in 2022 midterms and favorable market alignment for 2026).

Active Balance Sheet Management

Paid down $55M on B2 term loan during the quarter; reported cash & cash equivalents of $28M and net debt of $2.3B at year-end, with management prioritizing debt reduction and expecting meaningful leverage improvement by year-end 2026.

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
May 01, 2026	2026 (Q1)	-0.38 / -	-0.22	―	―	―
Feb 25, 2026	2025 (Q4)	-0.35 / -0.18	0.92	-119.89% (-1.10)	―
Sep 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	-0.36 / -0.30	0.758	-139.58% (-1.06)	―
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)	―

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SSP Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Feb 25, 2026	$3.63	―	―
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%

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SSP EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.38.