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The E.W. Scripps Company

SSP

The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified media enterprise that operates a large portfolio of local television stations and national news and entertainment networks.

Market cap
$270.96M+1.3%
Revenue$2.1B-13.3%
Net income-$99.2M-170%
Free cash flow$15.2M-94.3%
EPS (diluted)-$1.85-299%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 6, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$513.1M
EPS estimate-$0.43

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$516.9M-1.4%
Gross profit$206.1M-0.6%
Operating income$24.8M-9.9%
Net income-$1.8M+48.2%
EPS (diluted)-$0.20+9.1%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$95.0M+297%
Total debt$2.7B-1.6%
Total equity$1.2B-5.6%
Total assets$4.9B-3.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$3.5M+206%
CapEx$3.2M-37.6%
Free cash flow$350.0K+104%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$270.96M+1.3%
Enterprise value$2.86B-5.3%
P/S0.1×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin40.8%-6.2pp
Operating margin8.5%-7.6pp
Net margin-4.6%-10.3pp
FCF margin0.7%-10.2pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-7.7%-19.1pp
Debt / equity2.2×+0.1×
Current ratio1.6×+0.2×

Segments

By product

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Core advertising$305.6M-5.3%
Distribution$192.4M+1.8%
Political$10.1M+210%
Other$8.8M-8.1%

By segment

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Local Media$341.6M+5.0%
Scripps Networks$176.0M-11.1%
All Other Segments$3.7M-35.5%

Competitors

Profile

The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified media enterprise that operates a large portfolio of local television stations and national news and entertainment networks. The company provides free over-the-air and digital content to audiences across the United States, leveraging a mix of network-affiliated local programming and national brands. Its value proposition centers on connecting local communities through journalism and providing national advertisers with broad reach through specialized broadcast networks.

Competitive position

A leading local broadcaster with a significant national footprint in over-the-air networks, uniquely positioned to benefit from cord-cutting trends via its ION and FAST channel portfolio.

GeographiesUnited States
Customer segmentsConsumer households, Enterprise advertisers, Political campaigns
Business modelAd-supported broadcasting, Content licensing, Retransmission consent, Direct-to-consumer hardware
SuppliersMajor broadcast networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX), Syndicated content producers, Professional sports leagues (WNBA, NHL), ATSC 3.0 technology providers
CustomersTelevision households, Cable and satellite providers, Digital streaming platforms, Local and national advertisers
Listed1988
Employees5.2K
CEOAdam Symson
IndustryBroadcasting
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is The E.W. Scripps Company's market cap?
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) has a market capitalization of $271.0M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is The E.W. Scripps Company's revenue and profitability?
The E.W. Scripps Company generated $2.1B in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $99.2M, representing a net margin of -4.6%. Gross margin stands at 40.8%, with free cash flow of $15.2M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are The E.W. Scripps Company's competitors?
The E.W. Scripps Company's key competitors include Fox Corporation, Sinclair, Inc. Class A Common Stock, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does The E.W. Scripps Company partner with?
The E.W. Scripps Company's notable partners include Gray Media Group, Inc., Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Sinclair, Inc., and others.
What subsidiaries does The E.W. Scripps Company have?
The E.W. Scripps Company's subsidiaries include EdgeBeam Wireless, LLC, ION Media.
Where is The E.W. Scripps Company headquartered?
The E.W. Scripps Company is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 5,200 people. It has been publicly traded since 1988.