The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)
NASDAQ: SSP · Real-Time Price · USD
3.620
-0.140 (-3.72%)
Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
The E.W. Scripps Company Cash Flow Statement
Financials in millions USD. Fiscal year is January - December.
Millions USD. Fiscal year is Jan - Dec.
Operating Activities
Fiscal Year | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 30, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
Net Income | -1,144 | -100.88 | 146.22 | -947.78 | 195.9 | 122.71 |
Depreciation & Amortization | 139.71 | 150.83 | 155.23 | 155.11 | 160.43 | 161.92 |
Loss (Gain) From Sale of Assets | -38.12 | -31.59 | -18.42 | 2.34 | 5.87 | -112.06 |
Asset Writedown & Restructuring Costs | 1,151 | 1.4 | 3.11 | 966.93 | - | 7.05 |
Loss (Gain) From Sale of Investments | -0.22 | -0.26 | -4.9 | - | - | - |
Stock-Based Compensation | 22.24 | 19.4 | 17.99 | 25.63 | 19.46 | 25.96 |
Other Operating Activities | -58.36 | 51.77 | 7.55 | -74.35 | -34.44 | 29.57 |
Change in Accounts Receivable | 54.75 | -5.58 | 42.35 | -10.44 | -26.88 | -31.62 |
Change in Accounts Payable | 44.22 | -27.76 | 13.18 | -3.54 | 7.31 | 18.53 |
Change in Unearned Revenue | 30.52 | 4.09 | 5.98 | -6 | -3.12 | -7.08 |
Change in Income Taxes | -11.47 | 1.4 | -2.68 | 2.98 | 4.28 | - |
Change in Other Net Operating Assets | 3.94 | -9.72 | 0.07 | 0.73 | -17.4 | 15.95 |
Operating Cash Flow | 194 | 53.1 | 365.68 | 111.6 | 311.42 | 237 |
Operating Cash Flow Growth | 20.30% | -85.48% | 227.66% | -64.16% | 31.40% | -14.56% |
Investing Activities
Fiscal Year | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 30, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
Capital Expenditures | -45.71 | -46.58 | -65.26 | -59.63 | -45.79 | -60.74 |
Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment | 0.72 | 41.13 | 20.46 | 0.02 | 0.37 | - |
Cash Acquisitions | -15.91 | - | - | - | -13.8 | -2,678 |
Divestitures | 126.72 | - | - | - | - | 224.99 |
Sale (Purchase) of Intangibles | - | - | - | - | - | -0.43 |
Investment in Securities | -6.73 | -6.68 | 18.26 | -1 | -7.37 | -12.03 |
Other Investing Activities | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 69.97 |
Investing Cash Flow | 59.1 | -12.13 | -26.54 | -60.61 | -66.39 | -2,456 |
Financing Activities
Fiscal Year | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 30, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
Long-Term Debt Issued | - | 2,228 | - | 330 | - | 800 |
Long-Term Debt Repaid | - | -2,188 | -345.61 | -299.86 | -278.1 | -581 |
Net Debt Issued (Repaid) | -203.71 | 39.95 | -345.61 | 30.14 | -278.1 | 219 |
Repurchase of Common Stock | -6.7 | -1.77 | -1.88 | -4.96 | -8.87 | -7.17 |
Preferred Dividends Paid | - | - | - | -48 | -48 | -45.07 |
Dividends Paid | - | - | - | -48 | -48 | -45.07 |
Other Financing Activities | -13.96 | -75.08 | -3.12 | -10.89 | 7.48 | -73.29 |
Financing Cash Flow | -224.37 | -36.9 | -350.61 | -33.71 | -327.48 | 693.48 |
Net Cash Flow
Fiscal Year | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 30, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments | - | - | - | - | - | -0.02 |
Net Cash Flow | 28.73 | 4.07 | -11.47 | 17.29 | -82.45 | -1,526 |
Free Cash Flow
Fiscal Year | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 30, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
Free Cash Flow | 148.29 | 6.52 | 300.42 | 51.98 | 265.63 | 176.26 |
Free Cash Flow Growth | 21.38% | -97.83% | 477.99% | -80.43% | 50.71% | -24.17% |
Free Cash Flow Margin | 7.02% | 0.30% | 11.97% | 2.27% | 10.83% | 7.72% |
Free Cash Flow Per Share | 1.63 | 0.07 | 3.49 | 0.62 | 3.04 | 2.00 |
Levered Free Cash Flow | 204.48 | -50.11 | 284.73 | 119.4 | 292.88 | 1,299 |
Unlevered Free Cash Flow | 344.62 | 88 | 416.2 | 252.85 | 393.59 | 1,403 |
Additional Metrics
Fiscal Year | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 30, 2026 | Dec '25 Dec 31, 2025 | Dec '24 Dec 31, 2024 | Dec '23 Dec 31, 2023 | Dec '22 Dec 31, 2022 | Dec '21 Dec 31, 2021 |
Cash Interest Paid | 202.33 | 168.41 | 195.86 | 195.83 | 150.8 | 126.26 |
Cash Income Tax Paid | 4.86 | 13.32 | 71.81 | 31.12 | 61.74 | 102.47 |
Change in Working Capital | 121.96 | -37.58 | 58.9 | -16.28 | -35.8 | -4.22 |