The E.W. Scripps Company

NasdaqGS:SSP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$407.7m

E.W. Scripps Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

E.W. Scripps is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 69.6% and 1.8% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 71.3% per annum.

Key information

69.6%

Earnings growth rate

71.27%

EPS growth rate

Media earnings growth31.9%
Revenue growth rate1.8%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated06 Mar 2026

Recent future growth updates

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) After Its Second-Quarter Results

Aug 13
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) After Its Second-Quarter Results

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 18

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Stock Catapults 32% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

Nov 12
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Stock Catapults 32% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Nov 11
E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

SSP: 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 13
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) After Its Second-Quarter Results

CTV 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 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

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:SSP - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20282,4121583375942
12/31/20272,135-621173255
12/31/20262,307472104705
12/31/20252,151-164753N/A
9/30/20252,319-40122161N/A
6/30/20252,43942243280N/A
3/31/20252,47381269317N/A
12/31/20242,51087300366N/A
9/30/20242,397-261200275N/A
6/30/20242,317-31079158N/A
3/31/20242,327-98068142N/A
12/31/20232,293-99852112N/A
9/30/20232,358-659110164N/A
6/30/20232,404-609186230N/A
3/31/20232,415101248289N/A
12/31/20222,453142266311N/A
9/30/20222,395110225277N/A
6/30/20222,338122193253N/A
3/31/20222,30882155224N/A
12/31/20212,28465176237N/A
9/30/20212,252137221274N/A
6/30/20212,190155246293N/A
3/31/20211,984149279314N/A
12/31/20201,857150231277N/A
9/30/20201,6895162121N/A
6/30/20201,527-29-2238N/A
3/31/20201,489-6-89-1N/A
12/31/20191,351-2-113-27N/A
9/30/20191,29620N/A78N/A
6/30/20191,26858N/A128N/A
3/31/20191,23160N/A123N/A
12/31/20181,15769N/A141N/A
9/30/20181,10233N/A82N/A
6/30/20181,000-14N/A34N/A
3/31/2018933-16N/A36N/A
12/31/2017877-11N/A41N/A
9/30/20178147N/A98N/A
6/30/201784647N/A138N/A
3/31/201785852N/A150N/A
12/31/201687459N/A146N/A
9/30/20168757N/A105N/A
6/30/2016832-29N/A109N/A
3/31/2016802-54N/A15N/A
12/31/2015654-74N/A9N/A
9/30/2015661-30N/A16N/A
6/30/2015595-5N/A-1N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SSP is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: SSP is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: SSP is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: SSP's revenue (1.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SSP's revenue (1.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if SSP's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 21:53
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/30 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Edward AtorinoBenchmark Company
Daniel KurnosBenchmark Company
Karl ChoiBofA Global Research