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
3Y-12.0%
5Y+16.0%
10Y+128.0%
3Y-151.0%
5Y-137.0%
10Y-250.0%
3Y-83.0%
5Y-81.0%
10Y-64.0%
The E.W. Scripps Company

The E.W. Scripps Company Profit Bridge

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Revenue2.15B
Cost of Goods Sold (1.43B)
Gross Profit725.24M
Operating Expenses (563.00M)
Operating Income162.24M
Interest Expense (220.97M)
Other Income/Expense-281.74M
Pretax Income-119.50M
Income Tax (-18.62M)
Net Income-100.88M
Net Income
-100.88M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

33.7%

Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.

Operating Margin

7.5%

Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.

Net Profit Margin

-4.7%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

Profitability Insight

Margin squeeze alert: Healthy gross margins but weak operating margins suggest excessive operating expenses. Cost optimization could unlock significant value.

The E.W. Scripps Company Income Statement

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REVENUE
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715.7M
869.1M
816.9M
903.5M
728.7M
776.9M
802.4M
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GROSS PROFIT
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90.8M
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75.3M
147.5M
38.3M
90.4M
53.3M
729.1M
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OPERATING INCOME
(563M)
(776.5M)
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686.2M
PRE-TAX INCOME
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(210.3M)
(213.5M)
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NET INCOME
-18.6M
(63.8M)
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146.2M
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195.9M
122.7M
269.3M
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20.4M
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67.2M
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10.5M
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40.2M
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130.5M
-209.6M
-476.6M
-1.6M
353.2M

SEC Filings

SSP - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

May 08, 2026
March 31, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 08, 2026
May 07, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 06, 2026
April 30, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 01, 2026
March 31, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

March 20, 2026
March 19, 2026
2026
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

February 27, 2026
December 31, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 06, 2026
February 06, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

November 26, 2025
November 25, 2025
2025
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