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
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$4.46 |
| 52 Week High | US$5.39 |
| 52 Week Low | US$1.91 |
| Beta | 0.58 |
| 1 Month Change | 17.68% |
| 3 Month Change | 28.90% |
| 1 Year Change | 121.89% |
| 3 Year Change | -43.97% |
| 5 Year Change | -79.07% |
| Change since IPO | -81.42% |
Recent News & Updates
SSP: Expanded Women’s Sports Focus On ION Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their fair value and key assumptions for E.W. Scripps broadly unchanged. The updated price target in dollar terms reflects a steady view on discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin expectations rather than a shift in the underlying outlook.
SSP: Future Returns Will Depend On Overvalued Earnings Power Despite Sports Exposure
Analysts have adjusted their price target for E.W. Scripps, citing slightly updated expectations for revenue growth of 3.27%, a profit margin of 7.58%, and a future P/E of 2.20x. Together, these figures refine their view of the company’s earnings power and valuation in dollar terms.SSP: Future Returns Will Depend On Slower Revenue And Lower Earnings Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their price target on E.W. Scripps by roughly one quarter, reflecting updated expectations for slower revenue growth, a higher profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Ally Financial and Scripps Sports partnered with the Professional Women's Hockey League to air the league’s first game on national linear television in the US.Recent updates
SSP: Expanded Women’s Sports Focus On ION Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their fair value and key assumptions for E.W. Scripps broadly unchanged. The updated price target in dollar terms reflects a steady view on discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin expectations rather than a shift in the underlying outlook.SSP: Future Returns Will Depend On Overvalued Earnings Power Despite Sports Exposure
Analysts have adjusted their price target for E.W. Scripps, citing slightly updated expectations for revenue growth of 3.27%, a profit margin of 7.58%, and a future P/E of 2.20x. Together, these figures refine their view of the company’s earnings power and valuation in dollar terms.SSP: Future Returns Will Depend On Slower Revenue And Lower Earnings Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their price target on E.W. Scripps by roughly one quarter, reflecting updated expectations for slower revenue growth, a higher profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Ally Financial and Scripps Sports partnered with the Professional Women's Hockey League to air the league’s first game on national linear television in the US.SSP: Expanded Women’s Sports Coverage On ION Will Strengthen Long-Term Position
Analysts slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for E.W. Scripps from $7.00 to $6.93, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher forward P/E multiple. What's in the News Ally Financial and Scripps Sports partnered with the Professional Women's Hockey League to air the league’s first national linear TV game in the U.S., with the PWHL Takeover Tour matchup between the New York Sirens and Montréal Victoire scheduled on ION Television on March 28 at 1 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit (Key Developments).SSP: Future Outlook Will Balance Rejected Bid Against Revised Profit Expectations
Analysts have raised their price target for E.W. Scripps, citing a higher fair value estimate, a change from an anticipated roughly 5% revenue decline to an expectation of about 4.5% growth, and a higher future P/E multiple, partially offset by a lower projected profit margin. What's in the News Sinclair, Inc.E.W. Scripps: Family Control Limits Sinclair's Options
Nov 18The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Stock Catapults 32% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Nov 12
E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Nov 11SSP: Expanding Live Sports Partnerships Will Improve Long-Term Market Position
Narrative Update on E.W. Scripps Price Target Analysts have increased their price target for E.W. Scripps from $5.63 to $7.00. This change is attributed to improved revenue growth expectations and a modest adjustment to the company’s discount rate outlook.Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) After Its Second-Quarter Results
Aug 13CTV And Live Sports Will Boost Future Prospects Despite Challenges
Driven by a sharp improvement in net profit margin and a dramatic reduction in forward P/E, E.W. Scripps' valuation outlook has strengthened, though the consensus price target remains steady at $7.33. What's in the News E.W. Scripps Company renewed a multi-year broadcasting agreement with the WNBA, continuing ION as the league's Friday night national network home and expanding coverage to 50 regular season games, plus a dedicated studio show, after viewership grew 133% year over year.What Is The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Share Price Doing?
Jul 10There's No Escaping The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Muted Revenues Despite A 25% Share Price Rise
Jun 19The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) First-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
May 14
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 19E.W. Scripps: Debt Restructuring Buys Time, But Challenges Remain
Mar 16These 4 Measures Indicate That E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Using Debt Extensively
Mar 13The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Shares Leap 55% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story
Oct 12Does E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Oct 04Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)
Aug 05US$10.13: That's What Analysts Think The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
May 13Here's Why It's Unlikely That The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year
Apr 30The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Stock's 25% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny
Apr 04Investors Give The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Shares A 30% Hiding
Feb 08Shareholder Returns
| SSP | US Media | US Market | |
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| 7D | -11.5% | -8.1% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 121.9% | -8.2% | 27.6% |
Return vs Industry: SSP exceeded the US Media industry which returned -7.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SSP exceeded the US Market which returned 29.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SSP volatility | |
|---|---|
| SSP Average Weekly Movement | 10.2% |
| Media Industry Average Movement | 9.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: SSP has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SSP's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | 4,600 | Adam Symson | www.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 engages in the operation of broadcast television stations and related digital activities; production of over-the-air news, information, sports, and entertainment content through broadcast, digital, mobile, social, and over-the-top platforms; and running of network programming, local sporting events, syndicated programming and original programming; and provision of core and political advertising services.
The E.W. Scripps Company Fundamentals Summary
| SSP fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$423.22m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$164.46m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.15b |
Is SSP overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SSP income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$2.15b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.27b |
| Gross Profit | US$876.07m |
| Other Expenses | US$1.04b |
| Earnings | -US$164.46m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 07, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -1.80 |
| Gross Margin | 40.74% |
| Net Profit Margin | -7.65% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 208.2% |
How did SSP perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/29 11:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
The E.W. Scripps Company is covered by 14 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Edward Atorino | Benchmark Company |
| Daniel Kurnos | Benchmark Company |
| Karl Choi | BofA Global Research |