The E.W. Scripps Company

The E.W. Scripps Company

SSPยทNASDAQ

$3.56

+3.5%
Communication ServicesBroadcasting

The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local and national media brands. The company operates through Local Media, Scripps Network, and Other segments. The Local Media segment operates broadcast television stations, which produce news, information, and entertainment content, as well as its related digital operations. This segment also runs network, syndicated, and original programming. The Scripps Network segment comprises of national television networks. The Network operates through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and digital distribution. In addition, the company provides content and services through the internet, smartphones, and tablets. Further, the company provides Newsy, a national news network, which provides politics, entertainment, science, and technology news; and Scripps National Spelling Bee, an investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the company offers ION, a national broadcast television network that delivers popular crime and justice procedural programming through over-the-air broadcast and pay TV platforms. It serves audiences and businesses. The E.W. Scripps Company operates through a network of 61 television stations. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$420.18M
EPS-1.8700
P/E Ratio-1.90
Earnings Date08/06/2026
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The E.W. Scripps Company Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that SSP stock may experience modest gains over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 3.90, with estimates ranging from a low of 3.90 to a high of 3.90.

Lowest Target
3.90
9.55%
Consensus Target
3.90
9.55%
Highest Target
3.90
9.55%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 3.90, with estimates ranging from a low of 3.90 to a high of 3.90.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+9.6%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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The E.W. Scripps Company Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
2.15B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
2.34B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
2.32B - 2.35B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.6%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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The E.W. Scripps Company Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
-100.88M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
28.55M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
28.26M - 28.83M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+128.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The E.W. Scripps Company Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
-1.87
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.33
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.33 - $0.33
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+117.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The E.W. Scripps Company Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
101.47M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
155.95M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
154.84M - 157.22M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+53.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The E.W. Scripps Company Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
-49.37M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
307.05M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
304.86M - 309.55M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+722.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The E.W. Scripps Company Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
563.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
603.61M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
599.30M - 608.53M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+7.2%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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The E.W. Scripps Company Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $8.21M and sold $1.12M worth of SSP shares, resulting in $7.09M of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

935.0K

4.19M

Sold

326.7K

1.12M

Net Activity

+3.1M

+$3.07M

3-6 Months

Bought

971.5K

4.02M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+4.0M

+$4.02M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
GCS

Granado Corina S.

10 Percent Owner

470.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$1.95M

2
KMS

Klenzing Margaret Scripps

10 Percent Owner

420.0K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$1.86M

3
SMAS

Sanchez Mary Ann S.

10 Percent Owner

220.7K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$993K

4
BRS

Brickner Rebecca Scripps

10 Percent Owner

210.0K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$929K

5
GGS

Granado Geraldine Scripps

10 Percent Owner

134.9K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$513K

Top Sellers

1
MME

Mccabe Molly E

10 Percent Owner

326.7K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$1.12M

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $7.09M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

7.34:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$3.07M

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Strong confluence of bullish signals: High buy/sell ratio, multiple insiders participating, and recent buying momentum all point to significant insider confidence. This level of coordinated buying often precedes positive developments.