E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP)

Currency in USD
3.100
-0.030(-0.96%)
Closed·
3.000-0.100(-3.23%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
3.0103.145
52 wk Range
2.0205.390
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
3.13
Open
3.06
Day's Range
3.01-3.145
52 wk Range
2.02-5.39
Volume
714.81K
Average Volume (3m)
731.62K
1-Year Change
-5.1988%
Book Value / Share
9.04
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
6.425
Upside
+107.26%
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E. W. Scripps Co Class A News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 6.425
(+107.26% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Benchmark
Buy8.00+158.06%10.00Maintain11-05-2026
Guggenheim
Hold---Maintain06-03-2026
Benchmark
Buy10.00+222.58%8.00Maintain27-02-2026
Wells Fargo
Hold3.90+25.81%3.00Maintain22-01-2026
Wells Fargo
Hold3.00-3.23%4.00Maintain11-08-2025

E. W. Scripps Co Class A Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • E.W. Scripps reported Q1 2026 net loss of $0.20/share, beating forecast of $0.56/share loss by 64%; revenue at $516.87M slightly missed estimates.
  • Local media division revenue rose 5.8% YoY to $331M; core advertising grew 7% driven by sports partnerships and Scripps Sports Network launch.
  • Stock fell 2.99% to $4.56 in premarket despite earnings beat; company carries $2.2B net debt amid macroeconomic and Nielsen measurement headwinds.
  • Q2 2026 guidance projects $555.1M revenue with $0.73/share loss; expects record political ad revenue in midterm cycle and EBITDA gains by 2027.
  • CEO Symson emphasized sports and political advertising strategy success; connected TV revenue surged 26% YoY as digital transformation continues.
Last Updated: 08-05-2026, 09:04 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
07-05-2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.20 / -0.56
Revenue / Forecast
516.87M / 517.33M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SSP Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−1.7x−24.5x7.0x
PEG Ratio
0.01−0.090.01
Price/Book
0.3x0.9x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
0.1x1.9x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
104.8%−1.0%32.7%
Fair Value Upside
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The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States. It operates through Local Media and Scripps Networks segments. The Local Media segment engages in the operation of broadcast television stations and related digital activities; production of over-the-air news, information, sports, and entertainment content through broadcast, digital, mobile, social, and over-the-top platforms; and running of network programming, local sporting events, syndicated programming and original programming; and provision of core and political advertising services. Its Scripps Networks segment operates national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV, as well as entertainment brands under the ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus, and Laff names through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and/or digital distribution. The company also operates the Scripps National Spelling Bee, an educational program. It serves its audiences and businesses through cable and satellite service providers. The E.W. Scripps Company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Employees
4600

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
20.60M22.51%63.87M
Other Institutional Investors
42.27M46.17%131.03M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
28.67M31.32%88.87M
Total
91.54M100.00%283.78M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Sinclair, Inc.8.33%76,25,40123,639
BlackRock, Inc.5.16%47,26,55914,652

FAQ

What Is the EW Scripps A (SSP) Share Price Today?

The EW Scripps A share price today is 3.100.

What is the current EW Scripps A (SSP) share price and day range?

As of 19-07-2026, the EW Scripps A share price is 3.100, with a previous close of 3.130. The share price has ranged from 3.010 to 3.145 today, while the 52-week range spans from 2.020 to 5.390.

What Is the EW Scripps A Market Cap?

As of today, EW Scripps A market cap is 283.780M.

What Is the EW Scripps A (SSP) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for EW Scripps A is 6.425, with a high estimate of 10 and a low estimate of 3. 2 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Neutral and +107.26% Upside potential.

What Is EW Scripps A's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The EW Scripps A EPS (TTM) is -1.844.

When Is the Next EW Scripps A Earnings Date?

EW Scripps A will release its next earnings report on 06-08-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SSP a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

What Stock Exchange Does EW Scripps A Trade On?

EW Scripps A is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for EW Scripps A?

The stock symbol for EW Scripps A is "SSP."

How Many Times Has EW Scripps A Stock Split?

EW Scripps A has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does EW Scripps A Have?

EW Scripps A has 4600 employees.

What Is the SSP After Hours Price?

SSP's last after hours stock price is 3.000, the stock has changed by -0.100, or -3.230%.
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