The E.W. Scripps Company

NasdaqGS:SSP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$207.9m

E.W. Scripps Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

E.W. Scripps's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -44.4%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 7.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.4% per year. E.W. Scripps's return on equity is 10.7%, and it has net margins of 3.3%.

Key information

-44.37%

Earnings growth rate

-44.36%

EPS growth rate

Media Industry Growth13.17%
Revenue growth rate7.37%
Return on equity10.69%
Net Margin3.27%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) First-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

May 14
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) First-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
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FCC Rollback And WNBA Move Will Yield Mixed Media Outcomes

Apr 02 Easing of FCC restrictions and strategic refinancing may enhance operational efficiency, reduce debt, and boost earnings through consolidated growth and improved net margins.

The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 47%

Mar 19
The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 47%

E.W. Scripps: Debt Restructuring Buys Time, But Challenges Remain

Mar 16

These 4 Measures Indicate That E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Using Debt Extensively

Mar 13
These 4 Measures Indicate That E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Using Debt Extensively

The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Shares Leap 55% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

Oct 12
The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Shares Leap 55% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

Does E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Oct 04
Does E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)

Aug 05
Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)

US$10.13: That's What Analysts Think The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Worth After Its Latest Results

May 13
US$10.13: That's What Analysts Think The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Worth After Its Latest Results

Here's Why It's Unlikely That The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year

Apr 30
Here's Why It's Unlikely That The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Stock's 25% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny

Apr 04
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Stock's 25% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny

Investors Give The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Shares A 30% Hiding

Feb 08
Investors Give The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Shares A 30% Hiding

These 4 Measures Indicate That E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way

Dec 15
These 4 Measures Indicate That E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way

A Look At The Fair Value Of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)

Nov 07
A Look At The Fair Value Of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)

Is E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) A Risky Investment?

Aug 27
Is E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) A Risky Investment?

Does This Valuation Of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Aug 09
Does This Valuation Of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

At US$10.14, Is The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jul 19
At US$10.14, Is The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Worth Looking At Closely?

Should You Be Adding E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) To Your Watchlist Today?

May 21
Should You Be Adding E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) To Your Watchlist Today?

The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 97% Above Its Share Price

Apr 27
The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 97% Above Its Share Price

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)

Dec 06
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)

Is It Time To Consider Buying The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)?

Oct 14
Is It Time To Consider Buying The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)?

E.W. Scripps Q2 2022 Earnings Preview

Aug 04

Is There Now An Opportunity In The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)?

Jul 15
Is There Now An Opportunity In The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How E.W. Scripps makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:SSP Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 252,473815980
31 Dec 242,510876060
30 Sep 242,397-2616170
30 Jun 242,317-3106100
31 Mar 242,327-9806130
31 Dec 232,293-9986140
30 Sep 232,358-6596090
30 Jun 232,404-6096160
31 Mar 232,4151016150
31 Dec 222,4531426210
30 Sep 222,3951106260
30 Jun 222,3381226130
31 Mar 222,308826030
31 Dec 212,284655950
30 Sep 212,2521375710
30 Jun 212,1901555540
31 Mar 211,9841495170
31 Dec 201,8571505020
30 Sep 201,689513600
30 Jun 201,527-292360
31 Mar 201,489-61290
31 Dec 191,351-24570
30 Sep 191,2962000
30 Jun 191,2685800
31 Mar 191,2316000
31 Dec 181,1576900
30 Sep 181,1023300
30 Jun 181,000-1400
31 Mar 18933-1600
31 Dec 17877-1100
30 Sep 178147-110
30 Jun 1784647-80
31 Mar 1785852-30
31 Dec 168745900
30 Sep 168757140
30 Jun 16832-29140
31 Mar 16802-54140
31 Dec 15654-7400
30 Sep 15661-30100
30 Jun 15595-590
31 Mar 15516580
31 Dec 14499970
30 Sep 145692300
30 Jun 14635-8440

Quality Earnings: SSP has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: SSP became profitable in the past.

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: SSP has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by -44.4% per year.

Accelerating Growth: SSP has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: SSP has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Media industry (15.8%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: SSP's Return on Equity (10.7%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/05/15 00:44
End of Day Share Price 2025/05/15 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

The E.W. Scripps Company is covered by 15 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Edward AtorinoBenchmark Company
Daniel KurnosBenchmark Company
Karl ChoiBofA Global Research