The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)

NASDAQ: SSP · Real-Time Price · USD
4.535
-0.145 (-3.10%)
May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap415.14M +127.0%
Revenue (ttm)2.14B -13.3%
Net Income-163.60M
EPS-1.84
Shares Out 91.54M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE21.09
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume966,439
Open4.550
Previous Close4.680
Day's Range4.190 - 4.950
52-Week Range2.020 - 5.390
Beta0.73
AnalystsBuy
Price Target6.95 (+53.25%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 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 2 analysts, the average rating for SSP stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $6.95, which is an increase of 53.25% from the latest price.

Price Target
$6.95
(53.25% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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.

1 day ago - Transcripts

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 days 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.

25 days 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 ...

4 weeks 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 ...

5 weeks 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...

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

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
2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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

2 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.

2 months ago - TheFly

Scripps completes sale of WFTX in Fort Myers-Naples to Sun Broadcasting

CINCINNATI, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) closed today on the sale of WFTX, its Fox-affiliated station in Fort Myers, Florida, to Sun Broadcasting for $40 m...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

Benchmark raised the firm’s price target on E.W. Scripps (SSP) to $10 from $8 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

The E.W. Scripps Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 results met or exceeded expectations, with strong core ad growth and margin expansion in Scripps Networks. Transformation plan targets $125M–$150M EBITDA growth by 2028, aided by asset optimization, tech-driven efficiencies, and robust political ad outlook.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Scripps reports Q4 2025 financial results

CINCINNATI, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $560 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025.

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

E.W. Scripps board extends employment agreement for CEO Adam Symson

The board of directors of The E.W. Scripps (SSP) Company has approved a new contract for Scripps President and CEO Adam P. Symson that runs through Dec. 31, 2029. The

2 months ago - TheFly

Scripps appoints VP, network sports and client partnerships to connect advertisers with sports portfolio

CINCINNATI, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has named Oliver Gray vice president, network sports and client partnerships, effective immediately, adding a prove...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Scripps targets annualized enterprise EBITDA growth of $125M-$150M by 2028

The E.W. Scripps (SSP) Company has launched an enterprise-wide transformation plan designed to improve operating performance and unlock new value, targeting annualized enterprise EBITDA growth of $125...

3 months ago - TheFly

Scripps launches transformation plan expected to yield $125-150 million in annualized EBITDA improvement by 2028

CINCINNATI, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company has launched an enterprise-wide transformation plan designed to improve operating performance and unlock new value, targeting ann...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Scripps launches cost cutting, AI integration in latest effort to generate earnings growth

E.W. Scripps plans to announce Wednesday that it's targeting growth of between $125 million and $150 million in annual enterprise EBITDA by 2028. Scripps will go through a number of cost savings and r...

3 months ago - CNBC

E.W. Scripps to sell Court TV to Law&Crime Network, terms not disclosed

The E.W. Scripps (SSP) Company has reached an agreement to sell its Court TV network to Law&Crime – the multiplatform true crime and legal content studio created and led by

3 months ago - TheFly

Scripps agrees to sell Court TV to Law&Crime Network

CINCINNATI, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has reached an agreement to sell its Court TV network to Law&Crime – the multiplatform true crime and legal content...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

‘Shielded' investigation into police misconduct wins WXYZ in Detroit prestigious duPont-Columbia Award

CINCINNATI, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ: SSP) local ABC station in Detroit, WXYZ-TV, has been honored with one of journalism's top honors – the Alfred I.

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

National News Literacy Week 2026 focuses on rebuilding trust in the age of AI

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With AI-generated content everywhere, it's not easy to know what information is accurate – or even real. That's why the seventh annual National News Liter...

Other symbols: TDAY
3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

E.W. Scripps price target raised to $3.90 from $3 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo raised the firm’s price target on E.W. Scripps (SSP) to $3.90 from $3 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Last year the FCC and Broadcast

3 months ago - TheFly

Sinclair provides update on merger proposal discussions with E.W. Scripps

Sinclair (SBGI) filed with the SEC the full text of letters exchanged between the company and E.W. Scripps (SSP). Sinclair issued the following statement: “Over the last few weeks, Sinclair

Other symbols: SBGI
4 months ago - TheFly

Sinclair Provides Update on Merger Proposal Discussions with The E.W. Scripps Company

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (the “Company” or “Sinclair”) today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) the full text of letters exchanged between the C...

Other symbols: SBGI
4 months ago - Business Wire