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The E.W. Scripps Company

NasdaqGS:SSP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$328.9m

E.W. Scripps (SSP) Stock Overview

Operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States. More details

SSP fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation5/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health2/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Trading at 52% below our estimate of its fair value

Became profitable this year

Trading at good value compared to peers and industry

Risk Analysis

Interest payments are not well covered by earnings

Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 52.5% per year for the next 3 years

Volatile share price over the past 3 months compared to the US market


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FCC Rollback And WNBA Move Will Yield Mixed Media Outcomes

Key Takeaways Easing of FCC restrictions and strategic refinancing may enhance operational efficiency, reduce debt, and boost earnings through consolidated growth and improved net margins. Strategic focus on women's sports broadcasting and investment in EdgeBeam Wireless JV are positioned to increase advertising revenue and unlock new future revenue streams.
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for E.W. Scripps
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$3.55
52 Week HighUS$4.17
52 Week LowUS$1.36
Beta1.1
1 Month Change36.54%
3 Month Change67.45%
1 Year Change1.87%
3 Year Change-74.03%
5 Year Change-65.20%
Change since IPO-85.21%

Recent News & Updates

What Is The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Share Price Doing?

Jul 10
What Is The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Share Price Doing?

Recent updates

What Is The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Share Price Doing?

Jul 10
What Is The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Share Price Doing?

There's No Escaping The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Muted Revenues Despite A 25% Share Price Rise

Jun 19
There's No Escaping The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Muted Revenues Despite A 25% Share Price Rise

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

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)

Shareholder Returns

SSPUS MediaUS Market
7D-1.7%-0.1%0.6%
1Y1.9%-3.2%11.4%

Return vs Industry: SSP exceeded the US Media industry which returned -3.2% over the past year.

Return vs Market: SSP underperformed the US Market which returned 11.4% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is SSP's price volatile compared to industry and market?
SSP volatility
SSP Average Weekly Movement14.8%
Media Industry Average Movement8.5%
Market Average Movement6.4%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market17.0%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: SSP's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: SSP's weekly volatility (15%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
18785,000Adam Symsonwww.scripps.com

The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States. It operates through Local Media and Scripps Networks segments. The Local Media segment operates broadcast television stations, which produce over-the-air news, information, sports, entertainment content, and related digital operations; runs network, syndicated, and original programming, as well as local sporting events; and provides core and political advertising services.

The E.W. Scripps Company Fundamentals Summary

How do E.W. Scripps's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
SSP fundamental statistics
Market capUS$328.91m
Earnings (TTM)US$80.80m
Revenue (TTM)US$2.47b
3.9x
P/E Ratio
0.1x
P/S Ratio

Is SSP overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
SSP income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.47b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.31b
Gross ProfitUS$1.16b
Other ExpensesUS$1.08b
EarningsUS$80.80m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

Aug 07, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)0.92
Gross Margin47.05%
Net Profit Margin3.27%
Debt/Equity Ratio197.0%

How did SSP perform over the long term?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/07/15 22:44
End of Day Share Price 2025/07/15 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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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