SSP — The E.W. Scripps Company stock price, charts and financials

QT41The E.W. Scripps Company

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a Communication Services company in the Broadcasting industry. QuoTrend tracks its price, financials, earnings, analyst ratings and insider trades.

Latest market price
2.85
+0.03+1.06%
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Index-P/E-EPS (ttm)-1.85Insider Own14.72%Shs Outstand79.61MPerf Week-7.47%
Market Cap226.88MForward P/E-EPS next Y-0.61Insider Trans13.48%Shs Float53.85MPerf Month-8.65%
Enterprise Value2.81BPEG-EPS next Q-Inst Own-Short Float7.44%Perf Quarter-41.36%
Income-100.00MP/S0.11EPS this Y117.57%Inst Trans-Short Ratio5.44Perf Half Y-18.80%
Sales2.14BP/B0.18EPS next Y-286.92%ROA-2.02%Short Interest4.01MPerf YTD-28.57%
Book/sh15.64P/C2.39EPS next 5Y104.56%ROE-7.87%52W High5.39 -47.12%Perf Year-1.72%
Cash/sh1.19P/FCF14.68EPS past 3/5Y-ROIC3.26%52W Low2.02 41.09%Perf 3Y-70.47%
Dividend Est.-EV/EBITDA8.85Sales past 3/5Y-4.28% 2.98%Gross Margin32.14%Volatility5.07% 6.02%Perf 5Y-85.19%
Dividend TTM-EV/Sales1.31EPS Y/Y TTM-283.17%Oper. Margin7.45%ATR (14)0.18Perf 10Y-83.61%
Dividend Ex-DateDec 14, 2020Quick Ratio1.58Sales Y/Y TTM-14.62%Profit Margin-4.63%RSI (14)43.13Recom2.75
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y- -27.95%Current Ratio1.58EPS Q/Q-11.11%SMA20-5.09%Beta0.65Target Price3.90
Payout0.00%Debt/Eq2.18Sales Q/Q-1.34%SMA50-7.21%Rel Volume0.34Prev Close2.82
Employees4,600LT Debt/Eq2.17EarningsAug 06SMA200-21.00%Avg Volume722.92KPrice2.85
IPO DateJun 30, 1988Option/ShortNo / YesEPS/Sales Surpr.52.00% 0.00%Net Debt/EBITDA8.14Volume244,963Change1.06%
Analyst Ratings
DateActionAnalystRatingTarget
Jan-22-26ReiteratedWells FargoEqual Weight$3.00$3.90
Aug-11-25ReiteratedWells FargoEqual Weight$3.00
Nov-09-22DowngradeWells FargoOverweightEqual Weight
Feb-29-16DowngradeWells FargoOutperformMarket Perform
Feb-27-13DowngradeJP MorganOverweightNeutral
May-10-12UpgradeBenchmarkHoldBuy
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Company

Operating as a diversified media organization, The E.W. Scripps Company, along with its affiliated entities, manages a collection of both regional and national media properties. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Local Media, Scripps Network, and Other segments. Within the Local Media division, the company oversees broadcast television stations that generate news, informative, and entertainment programming, including their associated digital platforms. Furthermore, this segment handles network, syndicated, and proprietary content. The Scripps Network division encompasses a suite of national television networks. These networks reach audiences via over-the-air broadcasts, cable/satellite services, connected TV platforms, and various digital channels. Beyond these core segments, the company delivers content and services directly to users via the internet, smartphones, and tablet devices. Among its notable offerings are Newsy, a national news outlet covering politics, entertainment, science, and technology stories; the renowned Scripps National Spelling Bee; and an investigative reporting bureau located in Washington, D.C. The company also features ION, a national broadcast television channel specializing in popular crime and justice procedural shows, accessible via over-the-air transmission and subscription television platforms. Its services cater to both general audiences and corporate clients. Overall, The E.W. Scripps Company manages a vast network comprising 61 television stations. Established in 1878, the firm maintains its main offices in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Financial Statements
DataTimeframe
Line Item (USD, M)
TTM
FY 2025
12/31/2025
FY 2024
12/31/2024
FY 2023
12/31/2023
FY 2022
12/31/2022
FY 2021
12/31/2021
FY 2020
12/31/2020
FY 2019
12/31/2019
FY 2018
12/31/2018
Total Revenue2,1432,1512,5102,2932,4532,2841,8571,3511,157
Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A1,4541,4251,3211,2831,2341,106930702691
Gross Profit6897251,1891,0101,2191,177928650466
Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other42756360661562359549845020
Research and Development
000000000
Other Operating Expense10301711,148168182126112298
Operating Income161162412-75342840130387148
Interest Expense277221210214161165938136
Unusual Expense
Non-Operating Income (Expense)11-618-19-48-1-6-20
Net Income Before Taxes-107-120210-968276187209193
Income Taxes-8-1964-20817155323
Consolidated Net Income-100-101146-948196123269-1820
Net Income From Continuing Operations-100-101146-948196116154-270
Net Income-100-101146-948196123269-1820
EPS (Recurring)-1.85-1.871.01-11.841.710.791.02-0.020.25
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)-1.85-1.871.01-11.841.710.791.02-0.020.25
EPS (Diluted)-1.85-1.871.01-11.841.620.741.01-0.020.25
EBITDA318-49576-599598514409166190
Other After Tax Adjustments
Stock Option Compensation Expense
Price To Earnings Ratio2.198.1426.1515.1462.92
Price To Sales Ratio0.120.160.080.290.450.690.670.941.10
Gross Margin32.1533.7147.3744.0549.6951.5349.9748.1140.28
Operating Margin7.517.5316.41-32.8417.4517.5616.326.4412.79
Net Margin-4.67-4.705.82-41.347.995.3914.49-1.331.73
Shares Outstanding908886848382818181
Market Capitalization2573511906711,0951,5871,2381,2731,274
Operating Lease Expense
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Insider Trading Volume
$5.63$4.62$3.60$2.59$1.58 Close Price0.00M1.99M3.97M5.96M7.95MUSD Trades VolumeAugSepOctNovDec2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Insider Trading
InsiderRelationshipDateTransactionCost#SharesValue ($)#Shares TotalSEC Form 4
McCabe Molly E10% OwnerMay 20 '26Sale3.2911,23937,0110May 22
McCabe Molly E10% OwnerMay 19 '26Sale3.40112,284381,97911,239May 22
McCabe Molly E10% OwnerMay 18 '26Sale3.48142,970497,021123,523May 22
McCabe Molly E10% OwnerMay 15 '26Sale3.3560,182201,562266,493May 22
Granado Geraldine Scripps10% OwnerMay 14 '26Buy3.5472,798257,814144,902May 15
Brickner Samantha J.10% OwnerMay 13 '26Buy3.531,2624,461111,695May 14
Alexander Marcellus Winston JrDirectorMay 05 '26Option Exercise0.0090,6730178,458May 06
Williams KimDirectorMay 05 '26Option Exercise0.0090,6730323,293May 06
HAYDEN JOHN WDirectorMay 05 '26Option Exercise0.0090,6730249,535May 06
Holcomb Monicadirector, 10 percent owner:May 05 '26Option Exercise0.0090,6730148,341May 06
Granado Raymundo H. Jr.director, 10 percent owner:May 05 '26Option Exercise0.0090,6730171,671May 06
Barmonde Charles L.director, 10 percent owner:May 05 '26Option Exercise0.0090,6730830,742May 06
Jablin Burton FDirectorMay 05 '26Option Exercise0.0090,6730154,827May 06
CONLIN KELLY PDirectorMay 05 '26Option Exercise0.0090,6730202,425May 06
Mehta NishatDirectorMay 05 '26Option Exercise0.0090,6730131,656May 06
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