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E.W. Scripps (SSP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$3.26 -0.05 (-1.51%)
As of 09/1/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

About E.W. Scripps Stock (NASDAQ:SSP)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$3.18
$3.40
50-Day Range
$2.65
$3.46
52-Week Range
$2.02
$5.39
Volume
868,847 shs
Average Volume
641,519 shs
Market Capitalization
$302.10 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$5.90
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified U.S. media organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1878 by Edward Willis Scripps, the company began as a newspaper publisher before expanding into broadcast television, cable networks and digital journalism. Today, Scripps combines a legacy of local news reporting with a growing portfolio of national cable channels and digital platforms.

Scripps operates more than 60 television stations across over 40 markets, delivering local news, weather, sports and entertainment programming to communities in both large and mid-sized U.S. cities. Its broadcast division includes affiliated stations in regions such as the Midwest, Southeast and Texas, where the company maintains studios, production facilities and sales offices. These local outlets often serve as the primary source of daily news for their respective markets.

In addition to local broadcasting, the company owns and manages a suite of national cable networks and digital brands. Notable properties include Court TV, Ion Media’s broadcast and streaming networks, the multicasting channels Bounce, Grit and Laff, and the digital news service Newsy. Through these platforms, Scripps provides a mix of true-crime coverage, general entertainment, multicasting programming and streaming news to a broad audience across the United States.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Adam P. Symson, Scripps continues to emphasize journalistic integrity and innovation in content delivery. The company’s footprint spans major metropolitan areas and regional centers, reflecting a strategic focus on both scaled national reach and deep local engagement. With a commitment to evolving media consumption habits, Scripps invests in digital tools, mobile apps and over-the-top streaming services to connect with viewers on emerging platforms.

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E.W. Scripps Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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36th Percentile Overall Score

SSP MarketRank™: 

E.W. Scripps scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 147th out of 248 stocks in the communication services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    E.W. Scripps has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    E.W. Scripps has a consensus price target of $5.90, representing about 81.0% upside from its current price of $3.26.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    E.W. Scripps has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about E.W. Scripps' stock forecast and price target.
  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of E.W. Scripps is -0.23, 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. Sector

    The P/E ratio of E.W. Scripps is -0.23, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Read more about E.W. Scripps' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    4.75% of the float of E.W. Scripps has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    E.W. Scripps has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.06.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in E.W. Scripps has recently increased by 0.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    E.W. Scripps does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    E.W. Scripps does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    E.W. Scripps has a news sentiment score of 0.49. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.81 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for E.W. Scripps this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    1 people have added E.W. Scripps to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, E.W. Scripps insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    5.24% of the stock of E.W. Scripps is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    67.81% 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.

  • Read more about E.W. Scripps' insider trading history.
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SSP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

E.W. Scripps' stock was trading at $3.99 at the start of the year. Since then, SSP stock has decreased by 18.3% and is now trading at $3.26.

E.W. Scripps Company (The) (NASDAQ:SSP) announced its earnings results on Thursday, August, 6th. The company reported ($0.34) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.53) by $0.19. The company earned $490.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $511.65 million. E.W. Scripps had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.58% and a negative net margin of 58.02%.
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Shares of SSP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that E.W. Scripps investors own include Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Alphabet (GOOG) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/06/2026
Today
9/01/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/05/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Media
Sub-Industry
Broadcasting
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:SSP
CIK
832428
Employees
4,600
Year Founded
1878

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$8.00
Low Price Target
$3.80
Potential Upside/Downside
+81.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($13.94)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$100.88 million
Net Margins
-58.02%
Pretax Margin
-61.65%
Return on Equity
-4.58%
Return on Assets
-0.53%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
3.08
Current Ratio
1.34
Quick Ratio
1.34

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.15 billion
Price / Sales
0.14
Cash Flow
$1.87 per share
Price / Cash Flow
1.74
Book Value
($3.44) per share
Price / Book
-0.95

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
92,670,000
Free Float
87,813,000
Market Cap
$302.10 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.68

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This page (NASDAQ:SSP) was last updated on 9/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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