The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)
NASDAQ: SSP · Real-Time Price · USD
3.460
+0.160 (4.85%)
At close: Aug 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
3.440
-0.020 (-0.58%)
Pre-market: Aug 20, 2026, 4:18 AM EDT
The E.W. Scripps Company Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 5 analysts polled by S&P Global, The E.W. Scripps Company stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $6.20. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 79.19% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $3.00 (-13.29%) and the highest is $10 (+189.02%).
Price Target: $6.20 (+79.19%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for The E.W. Scripps Company stock is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | May '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Reiterates $4.7 → $3.8 | Hold | Reiterates | $4.7 → $3.8 | +9.83% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Benchmark Co. | Benchmark Co. | Buy Reiterates $8 | Buy | Reiterates | $8 | +131.21% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Noble Financial | Noble Financial | Buy Maintains $10 | Buy | Maintains | $10 | +189.02% | Aug 10, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
2.18B
from 2.15B
Increased by 1.59%
Revenue Next Year
2.01B
from 2.18B
Decreased by -8.14%
EPS This Year
-12.38
EPS Next Year
-1.00
from -12.38
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.