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
2.99%
Return on Invested Capital
-51%
3Y-41.0%
5Y-40.0%
10Y-39.0%
-8.10%
Return on Equity
-173%
3Y-188.0%
5Y-135.0%
10Y-214.0%
-2.01%
Return on Assets
-172%
3Y-166.0%
5Y-136.0%
10Y-152.0%
The E.W. Scripps Company

The E.W. Scripps Company Management Team

SSP ยท NASDAQ
MD

Mr. David M. Giles

Chief Legal Officer

Born 1961(Age 65)
male
ML

Ms. Laura M. Tomlin

Chief Transformation Officer

Compensation

$990,964

Born 1976(Age 50)
female
ME

Ms. Ellen Weiss

Chief of Washington Bureau & Vice President

female
MJ

Mr. Jason P. Combs

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Compensation

$1,232,499

Born 1977(Age 49)
male
MC

Ms. Carolyn Pione Micheli

Executive Vice President, Chief Communications & Investor Relations Officer

Born 1970(Age 56)
female
MK

Ms. Keisha Taylor Starr

Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer & GM of Scripps Networks

Born 1980(Age 46)
female
MB

Mr. Brian G. Lawlor

President of Scripps Sports

Compensation

$1,435,799

Born 1967(Age 59)
male
MA

Mr. Adam P. Symson

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

Compensation

$3,146,992

Born 1975(Age 51)
male
MC

Ms. Candace Anderson

Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

Born 1973(Age 53)
female
MM

Mr. Mark L. Koors

Senior Vice President of Audit & Compliance

Born 1964(Age 62)
male
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The E.W. Scripps Company Insider Positioning

SSP ยท NASDAQ

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.

SEC Filings

SSP - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

March 20, 2026
March 19, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A

N/A

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023
ย 
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

March 18, 2022
May 02, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

March 19, 2021
May 03, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

March 23, 2020
May 04, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2019

N/A

March 22, 2019
May 06, 2019
2019
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2016

N/A

March 23, 2017
December 31, 2016
2016
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2016

N/A

March 23, 2016
May 02, 2016
2016
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