E.W. Scripps Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:SSP) $7.28 -0.59 (-7.50%) (As of 12/5/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$7.21▼$7.7850-Day Range$5.00▼$7.8752-Week Range$4.85▼$16.13Volume262,784 shsAverage Volume351,235 shsMarket Capitalization$616.03 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$13.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability E.W. Scripps MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside85.4% Upside$13.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy5.21% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.66Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.63Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$4,891 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth2,411.11%From $0.09 to $2.26 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.71 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector39th out of 255 stocksTelevision Broadcasting Stations Industry5th out of 11 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingE.W. Scripps has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $13.50, E.W. Scripps has a forecasted upside of 85.4% from its current price of $7.28.Amount of Analyst CoverageE.W. Scripps has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.21% of the float of E.W. Scripps has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverE.W. Scripps has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in E.W. Scripps has recently decreased by 14.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldE.W. Scripps does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthE.W. Scripps does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, E.W. Scripps will have a dividend payout ratio of 8.85% next year. This indicates that E.W. Scripps will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreE.W. Scripps has received a 31.31% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Broadcasting of television news programs for majority groups following principles of journalistic ethics", "News platforms", and "Streaming of news videos for language majority groups following principles of journalistic ethics" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for E.W. Scripps is -0.66. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentE.W. Scripps has a news sentiment score of 0.63. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.41 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for E.W. Scripps this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, E.W. Scripps insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $4,891.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.62% of the stock of E.W. Scripps is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions66.30% of the stock of E.W. Scripps is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for E.W. Scripps are expected to grow by 2,411.11% in the coming year, from $0.09 to $2.26 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of E.W. Scripps is -0.93, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of E.W. Scripps is -0.93, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioE.W. Scripps has a P/B Ratio of 0.35. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About E.W. Scripps Stock (NASDAQ:SSP)The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local and national media brands. Its Local Media segment operates broadcast television stations, which produce news, information, and entertainment content, as well as its related digital operations. This segment also runs network, syndicated, and original programming. The company's Scripps Network segment operates national television networks. This segment operates through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and digital distribution. The company also provides content and services through digital platforms, including the Internet, smartphones, and tablets. In addition, it offers Scripps News, a national news network, which provides politics, entertainment, science, and technology news; and Scripps National Spelling Bee, which serve as the steward of educational programs. Further, the company provides ION, a national network of broadcast stations and broadcast television spectrum, which distributes programming through Federal Communications Commission-licensed television stations, as well as affiliated TV stations through over-the-air broadcast and pay TV platforms; and consumers DVR product solutions to watch and record free over-the-air HDTV on connected devices. It serves audiences and businesses. The E.W. Scripps Company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.Read More SSP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SSP Stock News HeadlinesDecember 5, 2023 | lse.co.ukTOP NEWS: SSP celebrates post-Covid travel recovery as profit soarsDecember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comE.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) shareholders have endured a 51% loss from investing in the stock five years agoDecember 6, 2023 | Financial Alphas (Ad)Countries Are Investing Heavily Into Securing Energy IndependenceThere's a worldwide "arms race" for countries to secure lithium - the critical metal essential to powering the world's green energy transition. While the U.S. is now investing heavily into lithium production, the North American supply chain has fallen far behind. One company is on a mission to change that and make a previously remote area the next great lithium mining hub.November 28, 2023 | bizjournals.comBally Sports indicates it plans to drop Cincinnati Reds, other sports TV broadcasts after next seasonNovember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comScripps to present on business strategies at three upcoming investor conferencesNovember 15, 2023 | msn.comByron Allen looking at Scripps stations, seeks funding - reportNovember 8, 2023 | seekingalpha.comE.W. Scripps: Business And Balance Sheet Challenges Set To PersistNovember 7, 2023 | bizjournals.comScripps stock soared 18% in one day last week thanks to earnings and sportsDecember 6, 2023 | Financial Alphas (Ad)Countries Are Investing Heavily Into Securing Energy IndependenceThere's a worldwide "arms race" for countries to secure lithium - the critical metal essential to powering the world's green energy transition. While the U.S. is now investing heavily into lithium production, the North American supply chain has fallen far behind. One company is on a mission to change that and make a previously remote area the next great lithium mining hub.November 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 3, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deThe E.W. Scripps Company: Scripps reports Q3 2023 financial resultsNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe E W Scripps Co (SSP) Reports Q3 2023 Financial ResultsNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comScripps reports Q3 2023 financial resultsNovember 2, 2023 | msn.comE.W. Scripps Q3 2023 Earnings PreviewOctober 30, 2023 | yahoo.comAdam Symson, Scripps President and CEO, Named ‘B+C’ Broadcaster of the YearOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comScripps to present on business strategies at Stephens Conference on Nov. 14, 2023October 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comScripps Howard Fund announces winners of 70th Scripps Howard AwardsOctober 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comScripps to report third-quarter 2023 operating results on Nov. 3October 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCourt TV to debut new original series 'Victim to Verdict with Ted Rowlands' on Oct. 15October 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comScripps Howard Fund raises record-breaking $1.2 million for annual childhood literacy campaignOctober 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comScripps completes cable/satellite carriage agreements covering 75% of its pay TV householdsOctober 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) Declined on Concerns about the General Economy and Ad MarketOctober 6, 2023 | msn.comHere's where to find Scripps News documentaries and investigationsOctober 5, 2023 | msn.comArizona Coyotes local games move to broadcast networks – the latest big shift in sports TVOctober 5, 2023 | bizjournals.comArizona Coyotes change broadcast partners due to Bally Sports Arizona bankruptcyOctober 4, 2023 | tmcnet.comWorld's Largest Digital Reading Platform Epic Announced as Official Reading Partner to the Scripps National Spelling BeeSeptember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comScripps News wins first national News Emmy AwardSee More Headlines Receive SSP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for E.W. Scripps and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/03/2023Today12/05/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/23/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Television broadcasting stations Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNASDAQ:SSP CUSIPN/A CIK832428 Webwww.scripps.com Phone(513) 977-3000Fax513-977-3024Employees5,700Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$13.50 High Stock Price Target$17.00 Low Stock Price Target$10.00 Potential Upside/Downside+85.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($7.82) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio80.89 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$195.90 million Net Margins-25.72% Pretax Margin-24.89% Return on Equity6.56% Return on Assets1.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.90 Current Ratio1.54 Quick Ratio1.54 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.36 billion Price / Sales0.26 Cash Flow$4.16 per share Price / Cash Flow1.75 Book Value$20.56 per share Price / Book0.35Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares84,620,000Free Float81,557,000Market Cap$616.03 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.03 Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Adam P. Symson (Age 48)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.23MMr. Jason Combs (Age 46)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $860.2kMs. Lisa Ann Knutson (Age 57)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $1.06MMr. William Appleton (Age 74)Chief Legal Officer Comp: $873.75kMr. Brian G. Lawlor (Age 56)President of Scripps Sports Comp: $1.14MMs. Laura M. Tomlin (Age 47)Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $1.07MMs. Carolyn Pione Micheli (Age 53)Executive VP, Chief Communications & Investor Relations Officer Mr. Mark L. Koors (Age 59)Senior Vice President of Audit & Compliance Ms. Keisha Taylor StarrExecutive VP & Chief Marketing OfficerMs. Candace Anderson (Age 50)Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsGray TelevisionNYSE:GTNSinclairNASDAQ:SBGIGray TelevisionNYSE:GTN.AEntravision CommunicationsNYSE:EVCCentral European Media EnterprisesNASDAQ:CETVView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAmerican Century Companies Inc.Bought 11,107 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.040%Deutsche Bank AGBought 3,886 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.040%Public Sector Pension Investment BoardSold 31,432 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.086%Graham Capital Management L.P.Sold 11,730 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.016%Comerica BankBought 26,943 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.032%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SSP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell E.W. Scripps stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for E.W. Scripps in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SSP shares. View SSP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is E.W. Scripps' stock price target for 2024? 2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for E.W. Scripps' stock. Their SSP share price targets range from $10.00 to $17.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $13.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 85.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SSP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SSP shares performed in 2023? E.W. Scripps' stock was trading at $13.19 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, SSP stock has decreased by 44.8% and is now trading at $7.28. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is E.W. Scripps' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, February 23rd 2024. View our SSP earnings forecast. How were E.W. Scripps' earnings last quarter? The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, November, 3rd. The company reported ($0.15) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.14) by $0.01. The company earned $566.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $567 million. E.W. Scripps had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.56% and a negative net margin of 25.72%. Is E.W. Scripps a good dividend stock? E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. Read our dividend analysis for SSP. What ETFs hold E.W. Scripps' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (PSCU) and Roundhill Acquirers Deep Value ETF (DEEP).Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS). Who are E.W. Scripps' major shareholders? E.W. Scripps' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Victory Capital Management Inc. (8.17%), Cove Street Capital LLC (3.47%), Kennedy Capital Management LLC (1.85%), Gabelli Funds LLC (1.34%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.17%) and New York State Common Retirement Fund (1.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam Symson, Daniel Perschke, Douglas F Lyons, Elaina Shekhter, Elizabeth Scripps, Jason Combs, Jimmy R Scripps, John Patrick Scripps, Kate O'brian, Laura Tomlin, Lisa A Knutson, Margaret Scripps Klenzing, Rebecca A Riegelsberger, Richard A Boehne, William Appleton and William H Scripps. View institutional ownership trends. 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