E.W. Scripps Company (The) SSP

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Insider Decisions

Total buys 8.21
Total sells 1.12
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy 30 2
Sell 1
Insider Ownership 40.34%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 286.35
Revenue 2,093.38
Net Income (1,214.50)
Free Cash Flow 36.21
Net Debt 2,469.54
Current Ratio 1.34
Debt/Equity 24.77
P/E ratio 0.00
P/S ratio 0.14
P/B ratio 0.00
Past 5Y EPS Growth
This Y EPS Growth (575.40%)
Next Y EPS Growth 89.87%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 10.00%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate 0.20
Annual Dividend Yield 1.03%
total individual payouts
2025 ‡‡‡‡
2024 ‡‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡‡
2020 0.15
2019 0.15
2018 0.15
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 35.32 23.85 27.92 24.35
Receivables 610.54 568.19 569.31 526.42
Inventory
Other 30.23 37.97 150.19 42.71
676.09 630.02 747.42 593.48
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 76.38 100.67 63.42 65.94
ST’ Debt 15.61 15.61 8.85
Other 200.95 166.10 173.32 157.21
477.82 482.39 453.60 443.96
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 516.87 490.40
’25 524.39 540.08 525.85 560.26 2,150.59
’24 561.46 573.63 646.30 728.38 2,509.77
’23 527.78 582.84 566.53 615.77 2,292.91
’22 565.71 594.47 612.10 680.94 2,453.22
’21 540.92 565.08 555.24 622.29 2,283.53
’20 414.22 358.88 493.26 591.11 1,857.48
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 3.51 13.59
’25 (3.31) (10.55) 21.83 45.13 53.10
’24 45.44 26.36 140.59 153.29 365.68
’23 15.23 9.68 24.23 62.47 111.60
’22 37.38 69.21 89.69 115.15 311.42
’21 50.09 40.15 66.31 80.45 237.00
’20 13.70 60.56 85.54 117.60 277.39
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.99 (2.86)
’25 (6.44) 16.00 6.84 31.25 47.65
’24 23.30 3.02 127.97 166.60 320.89
’23 7.45 (8.37) 6.25 46.67 52.00
’22 24.69 54.44 81.60 105.28 266.00
’21 45.53 241.29 49.27 64.73 400.82
’20 (2.99) 49.26 73.97 110.33 230.56
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (0.20) (12.68)
’25 (0.22) (0.59) (0.55) (0.51) (1.87)
’24 (0.15) (0.15) 0.37 0.92 1.01
’23 (0.37) (8.10) (0.19) (3.17) (11.84)
’22 0.10 0.32 0.38 0.84 1.62
’21 (0.07) (0.09) 0.50 0.43 0.81
’20 (0.15) (0.27) 0.69 2.89 3.21

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.44 3.65 1.26 1.02
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.75 12.13 7.03 4.98
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,700 5,200 5,000 4,600
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.43 0.44 0.50 0.47
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,453.22 2,292.91 2,509.77 2,150.59 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 49.71% 44.03% 47.37% 40.74%
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 276.46 (967.51) 209.98 (119.50)
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.27% (42.20%) 8.37% (5.56%) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 195.90 (947.78) 146.22 (100.88) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 160.43 1,107.11 155.23 150.83
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 29.48 27.21 29.27 24.43 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 1.62 (11.84) 1.01 (1.87) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.74 1.32 4.27 0.60
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.55) (0.71) (0.52) (0.06) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.20 0.62 3.74 0.54
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.60 13.72 15.37 14.16
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 83.22 84.27 85.74 88.02 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.08 0.00 1.68 0.00 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.34 0.22 0.06 0.16 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.48 0.67 0.16 0.42 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.50 1.47 1.07 1.36 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.87 65.47 8.41 61.79
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 311.42 111.60 365.68 53.10 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (45.42) (59.61) (44.79) (5.45) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 266.00 52.00 320.89 47.65
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 158.94 198.27 147.62 293.82
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,872.41 2,912.44 2,576.17 2,594.39
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,854.38 2,877.12 2,552.32 2,566.47
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,130.83 1,156.18 1,318.01 1,246.09
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.22% (16.86%) 1.65% (3.22%)
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.37% (11.67%) 6.66% 3.02%
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.88% (81.14%) 10.67% (19.03%)
ROE
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Analyst Commentary (Summary)

E.W. Scripps Company (SSP), a leading U.S. local media operator with TV stations, digital platforms, and syndicated content, has endured a decade of aggressive expansion amid cord-cutting, streaming dominance, and ad market volatility. The transformative $2.3 billion ION Media acquisition in 2021 drove revenues from $874 million in 2016 to a $2.51 billion peak in 2024—a 187% surge—bolstered by scale efficiencies and election-year ad booms, though it saddled the balance sheet with $2.58 billion in debt and triggered a massive 2023 impairment loss.

Profitability has swung wildly, from a $948 million net loss in 2023 (EPS -$11.84) to a $146 million profit in 2024 (EPS $1.01), yet resilient operating cash flows hit $366 million last year, generating $3.74 FCF per share. Trading at rock-bottom valuations—0.06x PS, 0.16x PB, and 1.7x PE—SSP’s stock languishes in the $3-7 range despite 179% revenue-per-share growth since 2016, signaling a stark disconnect from its cash-generative core.

Analysts forecast choppy revenues through 2027 but project 70% mean upside to price targets, fueled by FCF-powered deleveraging, political ad cycles, and OTT pivots. In a soft-landing macro, this cyclical media turnaround could deliver 50-100% returns, but streaming erosion and recession risks loom—making SSP a high-conviction value play worth deeper exploration.

E.W. Scripps Company (The) (SSP) Latest News

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9 Sep

4 , 8:00 AM

Scripps Sports secured a national U.S. television partnership with the Professional Women's Hockey League for the 2026-27 season. National PWHL rights add major sports content to Scripps Sports and expand its broadcast reach.

16 Aug

3 , 7:17 PM

E.W. Scripps posted Q2 broadcasting results within consumer discretionary, detailing operational and financial metrics for the period. Q2 performance data informs SSP financial results and broadcasting sector positioning without indicating major strategic shifts.

15 Aug

3 , 5:01 AM

Analysts questioned E.W. Scripps management during its Q2 earnings call on revenue trends, digital ad growth, local TV performance, cost cuts, and acquisition synergies. Earnings call questions reflect investor focus on core operations that may moderately shape near-term sentiment and guidance interpretation for SSP.

11 Aug

4 , 1:49 AM

E.W. Scripps reports Q2 results centered on its transformation plan facing regulatory hurdles and measurement challenges that pressure operations and outlook. Transformation plan and regulatory headwinds point to major strategic shifts likely to reshape SSP trajectory and investor views.

7 Aug

4 transcript , 5:06 PM

E.W. Scripps Co posted record political revenue in Q2 2026 earnings call highlights. Record political revenue signals major positive shift in revenue streams and investor outlook.

4 www.thewrap.com, 1:23 PM

E.W. Scripps is undergoing sweeping layoffs to become an AI-powered broadcast journalism company. Sweeping layoffs paired with AI-driven transformation represent major strategic shifts expected to significantly alter operations and trajectory.

4 deadline.com, 12:31 PM

E.W. Scripps CEO announces major layoffs while promoting AI as a transformative force in local TV news operations and production. Major layoffs plus AI rollout constitute strategic restructuring that will reshape costs, staffing, and competitive stance in local broadcasting.

4 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM

E.W. Scripps Company conducted its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering quarterly financial results and operational updates for SSP. Earnings call delivers financial metrics and outlook that can shift investor views and company direction.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 11:04 AM

E.W. Scripps Q2 earnings call highlighted financial results, revenue trends and operational updates for the company. Q2 earnings data may moderately influence near-term stock sentiment and operational outlook.

3 investorshub.advfn.com, 10:57 AM

E.W. Scripps reported Q2 2026 earnings with a loss driven by an impairment charge. Quarterly loss from impairment charge can moderately affect near-term stock valuation and sentiment.

6 Aug

3 , 10:35 PM

E.W. Scripps reported a Q2 net loss and missed revenue estimates. Q2 loss and revenue miss signals short-term pressure on SSP financial results and stock sentiment.

3 , 6:14 PM

E.W. Scripps missed Q2 CY2026 sales expectations. Sales miss may pressure near-term revenue outlook and investor views without altering long-term strategy.

3 , 4:15 PM

E.W. Scripps Company reported its Q2 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings updates typically affect short-term stock sentiment and valuation without fundamentally altering long-term strategy.

3 , 4:15 PM

E.W. Scripps Company released Q2 2026 financial results. Quarterly results supply metrics that shape near-term valuation and sentiment.

1 Aug

3 , 9:15 AM

E.W. Scripps Company completed the acquisition of WTVQ in Lexington. Acquisition expands Scripps broadcasting footprint in the Lexington market.

13 Jul

4 , 1:00 PM

Scripps finalized its third major retransmission renewal for 2026 with DIRECTV, securing distribution fees for its broadcast stations. Retransmission renewals directly boost affiliate fee revenue and stabilize long-term cash flow for Scripps.

10 Jul

3 , 8:22 PM

Scripps local broadcast stations resume carriage on DIRECTV. DIRECTV carriage resumption expands Scripps station distribution and advertising revenue potential.

17 May

3 StockStory, 9:00 AM

E.W. Scripps held its Q1 earnings call, during which analysts raised five notable questions about company operations and outlook. Analyst questions from the earnings call may shape short-term investor sentiment and views on strategic priorities.

15 May

4 , 11:30 AM

E.W. Scripps Company completed a station swap with Gray Media, exchanging broadcast stations to optimize market coverage and portfolio strength. Station swap completion enables strategic portfolio optimization, potentially boosting revenue and market positioning for Scripps.

13 May

4 PR Newswire, 4:00 PM

Detroit Pistons announce new local television media rights agreement with Scripps Sports, a division of E.W. Scripps Company, to broadcast games starting next season. New Pistons media rights deal expands Scripps Sports' local broadcasting portfolio, boosting SSP's revenue and strategic position in sports media.

12 May

4 StockStory, 7:40 PM

E.W. Scripps (SSP) detailed Q1 results, unveiling a transformation plan, advancing sports strategy with new rights deals, while grappling with softening ad markets and cautious local revenue outlook. SSP's transformation plan and sports strategy signal major strategic shifts amid ad headwinds that could significantly impact future performance.

9 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 12:07 AM

E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) released Q1 earnings call highlights detailing financial performance, revenue streams, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings highlights disclose financial results and strategic outlook significantly affecting investor sentiment and market performance.

8 May

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM

E.W. Scripps Company released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and future outlook. Quarterly earnings call summaries influence financial performance and investor sentiment but are routine without transformative shifts.

7 May

4 Zacks, 10:25 PM

E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) reported a Q1 net loss of $XX million, or $XX per share, compared to a profit last year, while revenue fell XX% to $XXX million, missing analyst estimates. Q1 loss and revenue miss highlight deteriorating financial performance, likely eroding investor confidence and pressuring near-term stock price and strategic outlook.

4 GlobeNewswire, 4:15 PM

E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) reported Q1 2026 financial results. Quarterly financial results disclosure typically triggers significant stock price movements and shapes investor expectations for future performance.

15 Apr

3 StockStory, 10:02 AM

E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) stock merits selling for three key reasons, while one alternative stock presents a stronger buy opportunity. Bearish analysis listing three sell reasons for SSP expected to moderately sway investor sentiment and short-term market performance.

7 Apr

4 , 3:00 PM

Scripps Sports and Nashville Predators announce multi-year agreement for Scripps to air the NHL team's games. Multi-year NHL broadcast rights deal strengthens Scripps Sports' content portfolio and ad revenue prospects.

23 Mar

4 GlobeNewswire, 10:00 AM

E.W. Scripps Company to launch Scripps Sports Network, a free ad-supported streaming channel featuring live and on-demand sports content from its local stations and rights including college football, basketball, MLB, and NHL. Launching a dedicated sports streaming channel marks a major strategic pivot into the high-growth FAST market, enhancing digital revenue and competitive positioning.

11 Mar

3 GlobeNewswire, 11:00 AM

Scripps Sports announced broadcast coverage plans for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) matches on ION starting in 2026, expanding its sports programming lineup. Broadcast rights for rising NWSL content on ION bolster SSP's future audience growth and ad revenue potential.

4 Mar

3 , 2:00 PM

E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) agreed to purchase WTVQ, a TV station in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 million. Acquiring WTVQ expands SSP's local TV presence in Kentucky, moderately enhancing revenue potential and market position.