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-83.0%
5Y-81.0%
10Y-64.0%
3Y-82.0%
5Y-104.0%
10Y-83.0%
3Y-89.0%
5Y-104.0%
10Y-31.0%
SSP

The E.W. Scripps Company Cash Conversion Engine

SSP ยท NASDAQ
Net Income31.59M
Depreciation & Amortization-150.83M
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital-37.58M
Others209.92M
Capital Expenditures-46.58M
Free Cash Flow6.52M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

20.7%

Weak cash conversion. Significant portion of earnings not converting to cashโ€”review working capital trends and capital intensity.

CapEx Intensity

87.7%

Very high capital intensity consumes most operating cash flow. Limited flexibility for dividends or debt reduction.

FCF Growth Trend

-97.8%

Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.

Working Capital Impact

-$37.58M

Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extensionโ€”monitor closely.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Deteriorating cash generation: Both declining FCF and weak conversion rate signal fundamental challenges. Investigate margin pressure, rising costs, or working capital issues.

The E.W. Scripps Company Cash Flow Statement

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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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