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The E.W. Scripps Company(SSP)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
SSP•NASDAQ
$3.15
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutThe E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local and national media brands. The company operates through Local Media, Scripps Network, and Other segments. The Local Media segment operates broadcast television stations, which produce news, information, and entertainment content, as well as its related digital operations. This segment also runs network, syndicated, and original programming. The Scripps Network segment comprises of national television networks. The Network operates through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and digital distribution. In addition, the company provides content and services through the internet, smartphones, and tablets. Further, the company provides Newsy, a national news network, which provides politics, entertainment, science, and technology news; and Scripps National Spelling Bee, an investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the company offers ION, a national broadcast television network that delivers popular crime and justice procedural programming through over-the-air broadcast and pay TV platforms. It serves audiences and businesses. The E.W. Scripps Company operates through a network of 61 television stations. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.Show more
- Revenue$2.15B-14.3%
- EBITDA$11M-98.0%
- Net Income-$101M-169.0%
- EPS (Diluted)-1.87-285.1%
- Gross Margin33.72%-28.8%
- EBITDA Margin0.53%-97.7%
- Operating Margin7.54%-54.1%
- Net Margin-4.69%-180.5%
- ROE-7.87%-166.6%
SSP Price & Volume
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Revenue Volatility Masks Structural Debt Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:High leverage and cyclicality
Key Thesis Takeaways
- The E.W.
- Scripps Company faces a challenging outlook defined by extreme revenue sensitivity to biennial political advertising cycles and persistent bottom-line erosion.
- While the firm attempts to navigate a secular shift in media consumption, its reliance on $2.7 billion in total debt and a negative retained earnings balance of $578.7 million creates significant structural vulnerability.
- Investors should remain cautious as the company struggles to maintain consistent profitability, evidenced by net losses in eight of the last ten quarters.
Verdict Logic
the company's persistent net losses and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.15 suggest that the current valuation, despite a low P/S of 0.16, does not adequately compensate for the underlying structural risks.
SSP Growth Metrics
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years11.63%
5 Years2.97%
3 Years-4.29%
TTM-13.33%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-170.29%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-301.09%
Return on Capital
10 Years3.86%
5 Years2.56%
3 Years-0.6%
Last Year3.5%
SSP Recent Earnings
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 7, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.20+4.8%
$0.21
Rev
$517M+0.0%
$517M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.06-113.0%
$0.46
Rev
$560M+1.5%
$552M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.40-150.0%
$0.16
Rev
$526M-4.5%
$551M
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.12-200.0%
$0.04
Rev
$540M+2.3%
$528M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $0.20vs $0.21+4.8% | $517Mvs $517M+0.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $0.06vs $0.46-113.0% | $560Mvs $552M+1.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.40vs $0.16-150.0% | $526Mvs $551M-4.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.12vs $0.04-200.0% | $540Mvs $528M+2.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.15 | $371.78M | -1.68 | -14.31% | -4.69% | -7.87% | — | |
| $179.42 | $5.48B | 59.81 | -8.47% | 3.23% | 7.53% | — | |
| $3.90 | $362.36M | -4.43 | -15.07% | -3.12% | -3.43% | — | |
| $14.78 | $1.03B | -9.18 | -10.68% | 2% | 19.23% | — | |
| $4.03 | $523.92M | -1.32 | 0.27% | -7.28% | — | — | |
| $0.01 | $87.2K | -0.00 | -2.07% | -38.42% | — | — |
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The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
SSP SEC Filings & Documents
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SSP Frequently Asked Questions
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is The E.W. Scripps Company's revenue?
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) reported $2.14B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 91% increase from $1.12B in 1996.
How fast is The E.W. Scripps Company growing?
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) saw revenue decline by 14.3% over the past year.
Is SSP profitable?
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) reported a net loss of $99.2M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is SSP's return on equity?
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) has a return on equity (ROE) of -7.9%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is The E.W. Scripps Company's free cash flow?
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) generated $15.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.