The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)

NASDAQ: SSP · Real-Time Price · USD
3.100
-0.030 (-0.96%)
At close: Jul 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
3.090
-0.010 (-0.32%)
After-hours: Jul 17, 2026, 4:35 PM EDT
Market Cap283.78M -6.8%
Revenue (ttm)2.14B -13.3%
Net Income-163.60M
EPS-1.84
Shares Out 91.54M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE4.49
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume714,810
Open3.060
Previous Close3.130
Day's Range3.010 - 3.145
52-Week Range2.020 - 5.390
Beta0.65
AnalystsHold
Price Target6.43 (+107.42%)
Earnings DateAug 6, 2026

About SSP

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 net... [Read more]

Industry Broadcasting
IPO Date Jun 29, 1988
Employees 4,600
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol SSP
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 5 analysts, the average rating for SSP stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $6.43, which is an increase of 107.42% from the latest price.

Price Target
$6.43
(107.42% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Scripps to release second-quarter 2026 operating results on Aug. 6

CINCINNATI, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report second-quarter 2026 operating results after the markets close on Thursday, Aug. 6.

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

E.W. Scripps reaches retransmission consent agreement with DIRECTV

The E.W. Scripps (SSP) Company has reached a new retransmission consent agreement with DIRECTV, completing its three largest cable and satellite distribution renewals of 2026. These three contracts re...

5 days ago - TheFly

Scripps reaches third major retransmission deal of 2026 with DIRECTV renewal

The E.W. Scripps Company reached a new retransmission consent agreement with DIRECTV, completing its three largest cable and satellite distribution deals

5 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

DIRECTV announces new multi-year agreement with E.W. Scripps

DIRECTV announced a new multi-year agreement that will return 54 local broadcast stations owned and operated by The E.W. Scripps (SSP) Company to DIRECTV streaming, satellite, and U-verse customers, e...

6 days ago - TheFly

Scripps Local Broadcast Stations Return to DIRECTV

Multi-year agreement returns 54 local broadcast stations to customers in 36 metro regions EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV today announced a new multi-year agreement that will...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Scripps marks America's 250th through powerful storytelling, special programming and community connection

CINCINNATI, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), one of the nation's largest local television broadcasters and a leading national news and entertainment provider, ...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

The E.W. Scripps Company Transcript: 18th Annual Sports & Media Symposium

A major U.S. broadcaster outlined its transformation plan targeting a 30% EBITDA lift by 2028, driven by tech efficiencies, sports rights expansion, and regulatory changes. Sports and CTV are key growth drivers, with recent deals fueling industry-leading core revenue growth.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

Gray Media closes station swap transaction with E.W. Scripps

Gray Media (GTN) closed on its cash-free, even exchange of comparable assets with the E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) involving the swap of television stations across five mid-sized and small markets…

Other symbols: GTN
2 months ago - TheFly

Scripps completes station swap with Gray Media

CINCINNATI, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has completed its local TV station swap with Gray Media across five mid-sized and small markets, expanding Scripps' ...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

E.W. Scripps signs local television media rights with Detroit Pistons

E.W. Scripps (SSP)- Scripps Sports announced a new local media television rights agreement with the Detroit Pistons beginning with the 2026-27 NBA season. The move returns Pistons basketball to free,…

2 months ago - TheFly

E.W. Scripps price target lowered to $8 from $10 at Benchmark

Benchmark lowered the firm’s price target on E.W. Scripps (SSP) to $8 from $10 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm says it gives Scripps “a lot…

2 months ago - TheFly

The E.W. Scripps Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 saw strong local media growth and reduced leverage, driven by live sports and transformation efforts. Networks faced revenue pressure from macro headwinds and Nielsen changes, but connected TV and political ad demand remain robust.

2 months ago - Transcripts

The E.W. Scripps Company Earnings release: Q1 2026

The E.W. Scripps Company released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 8, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 months ago - Filings

The E.W. Scripps Company Quarterly report: Q1 2026

The E.W. Scripps Company has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 8, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results

CINCINNATI, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $517 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026.

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Scripps to release first-quarter 2026 operating results on May 7

CINCINNATI, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report first-quarter 2026 operating results after the markets close on Thursday, May 7.

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Scripps Sports, Nashville Predators partner on multi-year agreement to air National Hockey League team's games

NASHVILLE and CINCINNATI, April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nashville Predators and Scripps Sports have created a landmark multi-year media rights agreement that brings free, over-the-air access ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Scripps completes sale of WRTV in Indianapolis to Circle City Broadcasting

CINCINNATI, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) closed today on the sale of WRTV, its ABC-affiliated station in Indianapolis, to Circle City Broadcasting for $83 ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Scripps to launch Scripps Sports Network streaming channel

New 24/7 streaming network 100+ live games, including Professional Women's Hockey League, National Women's Soccer League, Major League Volleyball, slated for 2026 100+ hours of Women's National Basket...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

The E.W. Scripps Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing

The E.W. Scripps Company filed a proxy statement on March 20, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

4 months ago - Filings

The E.W. Scripps Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing

The E.W. Scripps Company filed a proxy statement on March 20, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

4 months ago - Filings

ALLY AND SCRIPPS SPORTS PARTNER WITH PWHL TO DELIVER FIRST-EVER NATIONALLY TELEVISED GAME IN U.S.

ION to telecast New York Sirens vs. Montréal Victoire game Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m.

Other symbols: ALLY
4 months ago - PRNewsWire

The E.W. Scripps Company Proxy statement: Proxy Filing

The E.W. Scripps Company filed a proxy statement on March 9, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

4 months ago - Filings

E.W. Scripps acquires Lexington ABC affiliate for $15.8M

E.W. Scripps (SSP) said it has reached an agreement to purchase WTVQ, the ABC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, for $15.8M. “Scripps’ acquisition of WTVQ would create a…

4 months ago - TheFly

E.W. Scripps completes sale of WFTX to Sun Broadcasting for $50M

The E.W. Scripps (SSP) Company closed on the sale of WFTX, its Fox-affiliated station in Fort Myers, Florida, to Sun Broadcasting for $40M.

4 months ago - TheFly