SSP Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of SSP?

Ms. Lisa Ann KnutsonChief Operating OfficerMs. Laura M. TomlinExecutive Vice President & Chief Admin. OfficerMr. Adam P. SymsonPres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. Mark L. KoorsSenior Vice President of Audit & ComplianceMr. Brian G. LawlorPres of Local MediaMs. Julie L. McGehee ESQ.Vice President of Environmental & Social Governance and Corporation Sec.Mr. William AppletonChief Legal OfficerMs. Keisha Taylor StarrSenior Vice President & Chief Marketing OfficerMr. Jason CombsExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMs. Carolyn Pione MicheliExecutive Vice President, Chief Communications & Investor Relations OfficerMr. David M. GilesSVice President, Chief Ethics Officer & Deputy Gen. Counsel

NASDAQ : SSP

EW Scripps

$5.16

0.22+4.45%

At Close 4:00 PM

66.82

B+ESG ScoreESG Rating

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Price Chart

Stock Price Today

The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) stock surged +4.45%, trading at $5.16 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $5.16. The stock opened at $4.91, fluctuating between $4.83 and $5.29 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

5.16

Prev. Close

609.02M

Market Cap

4.83

Day Low

-2.76

P/E Ratio

-1.87

EPS (TTM)

0.61

Cash Flow per Share

4.91

Open

118.03M

Number of Shares

5.285

Day High

69.84%

Free Float in %

13.67

Book Value

589.8K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Apr 20, 2026	4.87	5.29	4.83	5.16	609.01K
Apr 17, 2026	4.87	5.09	4.77	4.94	526.37K
Apr 16, 2026	4.80	4.91	4.63	4.78	585.89K
Apr 14, 2026	4.24	4.47	4.24	4.37	432.49K
Apr 13, 2026	4.07	4.39	4.02	4.29	522.68K
Apr 10, 2026	4.01	4.12	3.95	4.11	359.28K
Apr 09, 2026	3.95	4.05	3.88	4.01	425.65K
Apr 08, 2026	3.88	4.02	3.85	3.97	474.69K
Apr 07, 2026	3.84	3.90	3.74	3.81	454.63K
Apr 06, 2026	3.64	3.89	3.64	3.87	716.07K
Apr 02, 2026	3.54	3.69	3.51	3.65	444.25K
Apr 01, 2026	3.78	3.80	3.55	3.57	533.25K
Mar 31, 2026	3.87	3.88	3.61	3.72	632.77K
Mar 30, 2026	3.77	3.88	3.67	3.79	628.56K
Mar 27, 2026	3.58	3.77	3.52	3.73	420.24K
Mar 25, 2026	3.51	3.62	3.45	3.54	429.36K
Mar 24, 2026	3.71	3.75	3.39	3.46	726.47K
Mar 23, 2026	3.45	3.89	3.45	3.77	965K
Mar 20, 2026	3.30	3.58	3.30	3.37	2.76M
Mar 19, 2026	3.29	3.38	3.25	3.27	678.9K

Contact Details

Cincinnati, OH 45202

United States

https://www.scripps.com 513 977 3000

About Company

The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local and national media brands. The company operates through Local Media, Scripps Network, and Other segments. The 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 Scripps Network segment comprises of national television networks. The Network operates through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and digital distribution. In addition, the company provides content and services through the internet, smartphones, and tablets. Further, the company provides Newsy, a national news network, which provides politics, entertainment, science, and technology news; and Scripps National Spelling Bee, an investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the company offers ION, a national broadcast television network that delivers popular crime and justice procedural programming through over-the-air broadcast and pay TV platforms. It serves audiences and businesses. The E.W. Scripps Company operates through a network of 61 television stations. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Company Overview

The stock is currently within 5% of its 52-week high $1.44 and $5.29. With a market capitalization of about $609.02 million, The E.W. Scripps Company is classified as a small-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.58). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 657.40 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, The E.W. Scripps Company operates in the Communication Services sector and the Broadcasting industry. Led by CEO Adam Symson, the company employs approximately 5,000 people and listed since June 30, 1988. The E.W.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 4.64%, SMA50 -1.29%, SMA200 16.41%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 53.72 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.22 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -25.9% below its high and over 171.32% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 535.29 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 625.52 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

The E.W. Scripps Company trades at a P/E ratio of -4.56, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.28 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.37 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 93.82, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

The E.W. Scripps Company last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $10.10. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

The latest quarter delivered EPS of -$0.30. The next quarter is forecast at -$0.38. Next year's EPS is expected at $120.89. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy ratings, 3 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $10.00 to $3.00. The high target offers 93.8% upside. The low target suggests -41.86% downside. The mean target is $5.22. This offers 1.16% upside. The E.W. Scripps Company earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 06, 2025, missed forecasts by 87.76%. The prior quarter beat by 200.0%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 900.0% in August 08, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

The E.W. Scripps Company has 76.40 million shares outstanding. The public float is 61.76 million shares, elevated short interest at 6.00% of float. This equals 2.38 million shares. The short ratio is 2.93 days. Institutional investors hold 97.9% of the float. Insiders own 29.17%. Scripps Eaton M holds 1.39 million shares, Symson Adam has 1.16 million shares and SCRIPPS CHARLES E has 811.37 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net buying. They sold 0.00 shares across 0 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, EW Scripps generated $2.29B in revenue, or $27.21 per share. Gross margin was 37.27%, operating margin 10.45%, and net profit margin -41.34%. Returns are negative, with ROA at -17.52% and ROE at -81.98%.
On valuation metrics, EW Scripps trades at a P/E of -4.56, P/S of 0.28 and P/B of 0.37. The current ratio is 1.65 and quick ratio is 1.65. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 80.38 days. Debt-to-equity is 2.19, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.02.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, EW Scripps posted revenue of $2.29B, down slightly from $2.45B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $854.48M (margin 37.27%). Operating income was $239.71M (margin 10.5%). Net income was- $947.78M (EPS - $11.25).
The company ended the quarter with $35.32M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $3.05B, and net debt of $3.01B. Total assets were $5.41B, with equity of $1.16B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $111.60M, free cash flow of $51.98M, and capital expenditures of - $59.63M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that The E.W. Scripps Company stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -0.78%, with price expected at $5.12 by May 04, 2026, within a range of $4.71 to $5.57 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 159.11%, reaching $13.37 by July 17, 2026, with a range of $13.02 to $14.12. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 308.33%, with price at $21.07 by April 20, 2027, within a range of $16.21 to $25.26.

Key Takeaways

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) shares are down -11.78% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows The E.W. Scripps Company trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of -4.56. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $16.09, suggesting 211.82% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-0.78% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (159.11% over three months), and a longer-term gain (308.33% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) stock price?

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) stock price is $5.16 in the last trading session. During the trading session, SSP stock reached the peak price of $5.29 while $4.83 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in SSP stock occurred in the recent session was 4.45% while the dollar amount for the price change in SSP stock was $5.16.

SSP's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed SSP is part of Broadcasting industry that operates in the broader Communication Services sector. The E.W. Scripps Company designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of SSP?

Ms. Lisa Ann Knutson
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Laura M. Tomlin
Executive Vice President & Chief Admin. Officer
Mr. Adam P. Symson
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Mark L. Koors
Senior Vice President of Audit & Compliance
Mr. Brian G. Lawlor
Pres of Local Media
Ms. Julie L. McGehee ESQ.
Vice President of Environmental & Social Governance and Corporation Sec.
Mr. William Appleton
Chief Legal Officer
Ms. Keisha Taylor Starr
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Jason Combs
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Carolyn Pione Micheli
Executive Vice President, Chief Communications & Investor Relations Officer
Mr. David M. Giles
SVice President, Chief Ethics Officer & Deputy Gen. Counsel

How SSP did perform over past 52-week?

SSP's closing price is 259.31% higher than its 52-week low of $1.44 where as its distance from 52-week high of $5.29 is -2.27%.

How many employees does SSP have?

Number of SSP employees currently stands at 5,000.

Link for SSP official website?

Official Website of SSP is: https://www.scripps.com

How do I contact SSP?

SSP could be contacted at phone 513 977 3000 and can also be accessed through its website. SSP operates from Scripps Center, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States.

How many shares of SSP are traded daily?

SSP stock volume for the day was 589.8K shares. The average number of SSP shares traded daily for last 3 months was 657.4K.

What is the market cap of SSP currently?

The market value of SSP currently stands at $609.02M with its latest stock price at $5.16 and 118.03M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	5000
Beta	0.58
Sales or Revenue	$2.29B
5Y Sales Change%	0.832%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Communication Services
Industry	Broadcasting

SSP Company Profile and Key Details

EW Scripps

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