The E.W. Scripps Company

NasdaqGS:SSP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$217.5m

E.W. Scripps Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

E.W. Scripps' CEO is Adam Symson, appointed in Aug 2017, has a tenure of 8.17 years. total yearly compensation is $4.35M, comprised of 29.9% salary and 70.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.77% of the company’s shares, worth $1.68M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.8 years and 6.2 years respectively.

Key information

Adam Symson

Chief executive officer

US$4.4m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage29.89%
CEO tenure8.2yrs
CEO ownership0.8%
Management average tenure4.8yrs
Board average tenure6.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent 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

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

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Adam Symson's remuneration changed compared to E.W. Scripps's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$42m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$81m

Dec 31 2024US$4mUS$1m

US$87m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$261m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$310m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$980m

Dec 31 2023US$5mUS$1m

-US$998m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$659m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$609m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$101m

Dec 31 2022US$15mUS$1m

US$142m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$110m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$122m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$82m

Dec 31 2021US$7mUS$1m

US$65m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$137m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$155m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$149m

Dec 31 2020US$5mUS$927k

US$150m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$51m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$29m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$6m

Dec 31 2019US$4mUS$1m

-US$2m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$20m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$58m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$60m

Dec 31 2018US$3mUS$950k

US$69m

Compensation vs Market: Adam's total compensation ($USD4.35M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.49M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Adam's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Adam Symson (50 yo)

8.2yrs
Tenure
US$4,350,651
Compensation

Mr. Adam P. Symson has been Chief Executive Officer and President of The E. W. Scripps Company since August 8, 2017. Mr. Symson served as Chief Operating Officer of The E. W. Scripps Company from November...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Adam Symson
President8.2yrsUS$4.35m0.77%
$ 1.7m
Jason Combs
Executive VP & CFO4.8yrsUS$1.52m0.093%
$ 202.6k
Brian Lawlor
President of Scripps Sports16.8yrsUS$1.68m0.27%
$ 579.3k
Carolyn Micheli
Executive VP12.6yrsno datano data
David Giles
Chief Legal Officer1.2yrsno data0.051%
$ 110.4k
Mark Koors
Senior Vice President of Audit & Compliance15.7yrsno datano data
Keisha Taylor Starr
Executive VP2.8yrsno datano data
Candace Anderson
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer2.1yrsno datano data
Ellen Weiss
Chief of Washington Bureau & VP12.7yrsno datano data
Laura Tomlin
Chief Transformation Officer1.2yrsUS$1.82m0.095%
$ 206.0k
Mark Gray
Senior VP of Network & Station Operationsno datano datano data
Ethan Nelson
VP & Head of Court TV4.1yrsno datano data
4.8yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: SSP's management team is considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Adam Symson
President8.4yrsUS$4.35m0.77%
$ 1.7m
Kelly Conlin
Independent Director12.4yrsUS$282.37k0.13%
$ 277.1k
John Hayden
Independent Director17.3yrsUS$286.37k0.18%
$ 394.0k
Burton Jablin
Independent Director3.4yrsUS$272.37k0.073%
$ 159.1k
Kim Williams
Independent Chairman17.3yrsUS$418.37k0.27%
$ 577.9k
Nishat Mehta
Independent Director1.6yrsUS$224.87k0.047%
$ 101.6k
Charles Barmonde
Independent Director10.4yrsUS$272.37k1.47%
$ 3.2m
Raymundo Granado
Independent Director2.4yrsUS$272.37k0.077%
$ 168.3k
Monica Holcomb
Independent Director2.4yrsUS$272.37k0.14%
$ 302.0k
Marcellus Alexander
Independent Director6.2yrsUS$272.37k0.10%
$ 217.7k
Leigh Radford
Independent Director3.4yrsUS$272.37k0.073%
$ 159.1k
6.2yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: SSP's board of directors are considered experienced (6.2 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/10/06 19:05
End of Day Share Price 2025/10/06 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
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.

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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