The E.W. Scripps Company appears caught in a post-political-cycle revenue reset compounded by a severe non-cash impairment: 2026Q2 revenue fell 9.2% year-over-year to $490.4M while a roughly $1.35B charge drove operating income to negative $1.2B and collapsed book equity from $1.2B to $100.7M in a single quarter.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | $0.21+481.8% vs -$0.06 | $545M-0.1% vs $545M |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | -$0.34+36.2% vs -$0.53 | $490M-4.2% vs $512M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | -$0.20+4.8% vs -$0.21 | $517M+0.0% vs $517M |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | -$0.51-210.9% vs $0.46 | $560M+1.5% vs $552M |
E.W. Scripps NASDAQ: SSP reported a third-quarter profit as record midterm political advertising boosted its local television business, and executives said they plan to use election-related cash to reduce debt.
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
CINCINNATI, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $545 million in revenue for the third quarter of 2026.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Executives from The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will discuss the company's business strategies at three investor conferences in November and December.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.05 | $242.8M | -0.25 | -14.31% | -55.74% | -172.2% | — | |
| $190.02 | $5.8B | 15.80 | -8.47% | 4.72% | 16.68% | 2.9% | |
| $4.92 | $480.5M | 7.78 | -15.07% | 1.84% | 2.37% | 6.91% | |
| $13.68 | $956.06M | 10.33 | -10.68% | 2.84% | 27.45% | 7.3% | |
| $1.77 | $230.21M | -0.98 | 0.27% | -7.17% | — | — | |
| $8.39 | $272.2M | -18.27 | -4.52% | -0.88% | -1.93% | — |
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The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) reported $2.11B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.15B in fiscal year 2025. That is 92% more than the $1.12B of fiscal year 1996.
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) revenue fell by 8.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) reported a net loss of $1.18B over the trailing twelve months.
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) had a return on equity (ROE) of -172.2% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) generated $148.3M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
