The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)

NASDAQ: SSP · Real-Time Price · USD
3.950
-0.040 (-1.00%)
At close: Jan 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
3.970
+0.020 (0.51%)
After-hours: Jan 2, 2026, 7:13 PM EST
-1.00%
Market Cap350.77M
Revenue (ttm)2.32B
Net Income (ttm)-39.65M
Shares Out 88.80M
EPS (ttm)-0.45
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume536,836
Open3.980
Previous Close3.990
Day's Range3.950 - 4.050
52-Week Range1.360 - 4.980
Beta0.63
AnalystsBuy
Price Target5.50 (+39.24%)
Earnings DateNov 6, 2025

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 operates broadcast television stations, which produce over-the-air news, information, sports, entertainment content, and related digital operations; runs network, syndicated, and original programming, as well as local sporting events; and provides core and pol... [Read more]

Industry Broadcasting
IPO Date Jun 29, 1988
Employees 5,000
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol SSP
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 2 analysts, the average rating for SSP stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $5.5, which is an increase of 39.24% from the latest price.

Price Target
$5.5
(39.24% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Sinclair Issues Statement on Merger Proposal with The E.W. Scripps Company

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (the “Company” or “Sinclair”) today made the following statement in response to The E.W. Scripps Company's (Nasdaq: SSP) (“Scripps”) rejection...

Other symbols: SBGI
18 days ago - Business Wire

Broadcaster E.W. Scripps rejects Sinclair's $622 million takeover bid

U.S. broadcaster E.W. Scripps' board on Tuesday unanimously rejected Sinclair's $622 million acquisition proposal, saying it was not in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.

Other symbols: SBGI
19 days ago - Reuters

Sinclair Takeover Proposal Rebuffed By E.W. Scripps Board

Local TV station owner E.W. Scripps said Tuesday that its board of directors has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid by larger rival Sinclair Inc. Scripps, whose assets also include the Ion broadcast...

Other symbols: SBGI
19 days ago - Deadline

E.W. Scripps Rejects Sinclair's Acquisition Offer

Scripps said its board voted unanimously against the proposal, deciding it wasn't in the best interest of the company and its shareholders.

Other symbols: SBGI
19 days ago - WSJ

Broadcast station owners want to consolidate. They're struggling to get deals to the finish line

There's a frenzy of merger and acquisition activity in the media industry as cord-cutting has upended the economics. Broadcast station owners like Nexstar and Sinclair want in on the action.

Other symbols: GTNNXSTSBGITGNA
4 weeks ago - CNBC

Scripps adopts limited-duration shareholder rights plan

CINCINNATI, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ: SSP) board of directors has approved the adoption of a limited-duration shareholder rights plan following the public d...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Sinclair offers to buy E.W. Scripps in bid to expand broadcast TV reach

U.S. broadcaster Sinclair has offered to buy E.W. Scripps in a cash-and-stock deal that values its smaller rival at $538 million, as cord-cutting and competition from streaming services lead to consol...

Other symbols: SBGI
5 weeks ago - Reuters

Scripps Confirms Unsolicited Sinclair Bid

Scripps said it will carefully review and evaluate the proposal.

Other symbols: SBGI
5 weeks ago - WSJ

Sinclair makes a move for Scripps as Trump's deregulation push makes previously unthinkable deals possible

The FCC has moved to loosen restrictions on local TV ownership, and remove caps on how many TV stations one company can own, which could pave the way for a Sinclair-Scripps merger

Other symbols: SBGI
6 weeks ago - Market Watch

E.W. Scripps Stock Skyrockets 40% on Sinclair Stake. What Could Happen Next.

Sinclair is eyeing a takeover of its local media rival, but Scripps may not be ready to sell just yet.

Other symbols: SBGI
6 weeks ago - Barrons

Sinclair acquires stake in Scripps in a push to merge

Sinclair acquired a roughly 8% position in Scripps, it disclosed Monday. The broadcast stations owner has been undergoing a strategic review of its business and holding discussions with potential merg...

Other symbols: SBGI
6 weeks ago - CNBC

Broadcaster Sinclair builds stake in rival Scripps, presses for merger

U.S. broadcaster Sinclair on Monday disclosed an 8.2% stake in smaller rival E.W. Scripps and said it has been in talks for months about a deal that would combine the companies.

Other symbols: SBGI
6 weeks ago - Reuters

Scripps responds to Sinclair share purchase

CINCINNATI, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sinclair Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) disclosed that it has acquired approximately 8.2% of the outstanding class A (non-voting) shares of The E.W. Scripps C...

Other symbols: SBGI
6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Sinclair Takes Stake in E.W. Scripps to Push Takeover Deal

Sinclair believes scale is increasingly necessary in the broadcast TV industry and bought up the stake to pressure Scripps to strike a deal.

Other symbols: SBGI
6 weeks ago - WSJ

The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The E.W. Scripps Company ( SSP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 7, 2025 9:30 AM EST Company Participants Carolyn Micheli - Executive VP, Chief Communications & Investor Relations Officer Jason Combs -...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Scripps Sports lands rights to 2026 Major League Volleyball (MLV) championship for ION

CINCINNATI, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scripps Sports has formed an exclusive broadcast partnership with Major League Volleyball (MLV) to bring the league's championship to ION, The E.W. Scripp...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Scripps agrees to sell WRTV in Indianapolis to Circle City Broadcasting for $83 million

CINCINNATI, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has reached an agreement to sell WRTV, its local ABC-affiliated station in Indianapolis, to Circle City Broadcastin...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

ION set to air Athlos NYC live on Oct. 10, Brooks Running Shoes to be presenting sponsor

ATLANTA , Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ION makes its debut as the domestic linear broadcast television partner for Athlos NYC, a first-of-its-kind women's-only track and field event, on Friday, O...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

ATHLOS Announces ION as Domestic Linear Broadcast Television Partner for Athlos NYC 2025

Scripps Sports and ATHLOS enter a multi-year partnership beginning with Athlos NYC NEW YORK , Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ATHLOS is proud to announce ION, one of the most-watched networks on televis...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Scripps agrees to sell WFTX in Fort Myers-Naples to Sun Broadcasting for $40 million

CINCINNATI , Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W.

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Six Scripps channels to launch on Peacock

ION, ION Mystery, Bounce, Court TV, Court TV Legendary Trials and Scripps News now available to Peacock subscribers CINCINNATI , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Six national channels owned by The E.W. S...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Scripps wins five National Murrow Awards

CINCINNATI , Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News and four local television stations owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) have earned prestigious 2025 National Edward R.

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Adam P. Symson - President, CEO & Director Carolyn Pione Micheli - Executive VP, ...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Scripps reports Q2 2025 financial results

CINCINNATI , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $540 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2025.

5 months ago - PRNewsWire