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E.w. Scripps(NASDAQ) SSP

Current Price$3.01
Market Cap$273.71MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1988)+153%
5 Year-84%
1 Year-11%
1 Month+6%
E.w. Scripps last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 2.992026-07-24
E.w. Scripps stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-3.55%USD 3.102026-07-17
1 month+6.41%USD 2.812026-06-24
3 month-37.05%USD 4.752026-04-24
Year to date-25.06%USD 3.992025-12-31
1 year-11.01%USD 3.362025-07-24
3 year-68.23%USD 9.412023-07-25
5 year-84.3%USD 19.052021-07-23
Since inception+153.44%USD 1.181988-06-29

E.w. Scripps Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$273.71MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$2.14B

Net Income (TTM)

-$99.21M

EPS (TTM)

-$1.85

P/E Ratio

-1.62

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.42 (Average)

Price

$3.01

Volume

13,228

Open

$2.93

Previous Close

$3.01

Daily Range

$2.91 - $3.06

52-Week Range

$2.02 - $5.39

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

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About E.w. Scripps

Scripps brings local news and national shows to your TV. It helps people stay informed and entertained for free. The company connects local businesses with their communities.

What's on the Screen?

  • Local Media: Broadcasts local news and entertainment through 61 stations; accounts for 56% of segment revenue through distribution fees paid by cable and satellite providers.
  • Scripps Networks: Delivers national channels like ION and Bounce via over-the-air signals and free streaming platforms.
  • Scripps Sports: Provides live broadcasts for professional teams like the Las Vegas Aces and Tampa Bay Lightning.
  • Tablo: Sells a hardware device that lets viewers record free television without a monthly subscription fee.

New Deals and Big Shifts

  • Formed the EdgeBeam Wireless joint venture in January 2025 to create a nationwide data delivery network.
  • Agreed to a multi-year media rights deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning in May 2025.
  • Entered a station swap agreement with Gray Media in July 2025 to exchange assets across five markets.
  • Finalized the sale of the Court TV network in February 2026.
  • Launched an enterprise-wide transformation plan in February 2026 to improve performance using technology and automation.

Why This Broadcaster is Different

Scripps reaches approximately 25% of U.S. television households through its network of local media stations. The company uses its own transmitter towers and the new ATSC 3.0 digital standard—an internet-based broadcast method—to serve viewers without requiring a cable subscription.

A Look at the Metrics

  • Revenue reached $560.3 million in Q4 2025, down 23.1% from Q4 2024.
  • Operating income hit $20.5 million in Q4 2025, down 89.3% from the previous year.
  • Net income was -$28.5 million in Q4 2025, which worsened from $95.4 million in Q4 2024.
  • Free cash flow hit $31.2 million in Q4 2025, down 78.7% year-over-year.

The Evolution of Scripps

Scripps has transformed from a traditional newspaper publisher into a multi-platform broadcaster and data delivery company. Its focus on free, over-the-air television helps it capture audiences who are moving away from expensive cable and satellite services.

AI Generated • May 6, 2026

Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

4,600

CEO

Adam P. Symson

Website

www.scripps.com

Headquarters

Cincinnati, OH 45202, US

SSP Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

32.14%

Operating Margin

7.45%

Net Income Margin

-4.63%

Return on Equity

-7.87%

Return on Capital

4.10%

Return on Assets

-2.02%

Earnings Yield

-61.73%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$273.71MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

91.54M

Volume

13.23K

Avg. Volume

732.80K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$688.72M

Operating Income

$159.66M

EBITDA

$317.59M

Operating Cash Flow

$59.92M

Capital Expenditure

-$44.68M

Free Cash Flow

$15.24M

Cash & ST Invst.

$95.03M

Total Debt

$2.68B

E.w. Scripps Performance Analysis

E.w. Scripps annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,453,215,0007.4%
20232023-12-31USD 2,292,912,000-6.5%
20242024-12-31USD 2,509,772,0009.5%
20252025-12-31USD 2,150,585,000-14.3%
E.w. Scripps sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-303.0%
Q32025-09-30-2.6%
Q42025-12-316.5%
Q12026-03-31-7.7%
E.w. Scripps annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.63121.1%
20232023-12-31USD -11.84N/A
20242024-12-31USD 1.02N/A
20252025-12-31USD -1.87N/A
E.w. Scripps sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-168.2%
Q32025-09-306.8%
Q42025-12-317.3%
Q12026-03-3160.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$516.87M

-1.4%

Gross Profit

$170.73M

-17.6%

Gross Margin

33.03%

N/A

Market Cap

$273.71MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$59.50K

N/A

Employees

4,600

N/A

Net Income

-$1.79M

+48.2%

EBITDA

$87.86M

+33.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$95.03M

+296.6%

Total Debt

$2.68B

-1.0%

Accounts Receivable

$527.23M

+1.3%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$2.66B

-0.2%

Short Term Debt

$18.77M

-53.8%

Return on Assets

-2.02%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.55%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$350.00K

+104.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$3.51M

+206.0%

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Questions About SSP

What is the current price of E.w. Scripps?

E.w. Scripps is trading at $3.01 per share.

What is the 52-week range for E.w. Scripps?

Over the past 52 weeks, E.w. Scripps has traded between $2.02 and $5.39.

How much debt does E.w. Scripps have?

As of the most recent reporting period, E.w. Scripps reported total debt of $2.68B.

How much cash does E.w. Scripps have on hand?

E.w. Scripps reported $95.03M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is E.w. Scripps’s dividend yield?

E.w. Scripps does not currently have a dividend yield.

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