SSP Stock - The E.W. Scripps Company
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Financial Statements
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.51B | $2.29B | $2.45B | $2.28B | $1.86B |
| Gross Profit | $1.19B | $1.01B | $1.22B | $1.18B | $927.73M |
| Gross Margin | 47.4% | 44.0% | 49.7% | 51.6% | 49.9% |
| Operating Income | $412.49M | $-753,242,000 | $428.34M | $400.75M | $303.49M |
| Net Income | $146.22M | $-947,784,000 | $195.90M | $122.71M | $269.33M |
| Net Margin | 5.8% | -41.3% | 8.0% | 5.4% | 14.5% |
| EPS | $1.01 | $-11.84 | $1.71 | $0.79 | $1.02 |
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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Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 9th 2022 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $11← $20 |
Earnings History & Surprises
SSPEPS Surprise History
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.46 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $-0.16 | $-0.40 | -150.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $-0.04 | $-0.12 | -200.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $-0.23 | $-0.18 | +21.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | $0.99 | $0.97 | -2.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $0.56 | $0.37 | -33.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $-0.01 | $-0.15 | -900.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $-0.06 | $-0.10 | -66.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | $0.46 | $-0.02 | -104.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | $-0.14 | $-0.15 | -7.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | $-0.11 | $-0.09 | +18.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 5, 2023 | $-0.38 | $-0.17 | +55.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | $0.93 | $0.84 | -9.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | $0.52 | $0.38 | -26.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | $0.30 | $0.32 | +6.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | May 6, 2022 | $0.12 | $0.10 | -16.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | $0.46 | $0.45 | -2.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 | $0.12 | $0.23 | +91.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | $0.22 | $0.30 | +36.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Sinclair Responds To Scripps Rejection Of Merger Proposal Highlighting Strategic And Financial Benefits
➖ NeutralSSP stock has given up its prior loss. E.W. Scripps shares were trading lower after the company rejected Sinclair's $7/share acquisition proposal.
➖ NeutralE.W. Scripps shares are trading lower after the company rejected Sinclair's $7/share acquisition proposal.
📉 NegativeScripps Board Unanimously Rejects Sinclair's $7 Per Share Acquisition Offer
📈 PositiveThe E.W. Scripps Company Announces A One-Year, Limited-Duration Shareholder Rights Plan
➖ NeutralSinclair offers to buy E.W. Scripps for $7/share
📈 PositiveSinclair Offers To Buy Outstanding Shares Of E.W. Scripps It Does Not Own For $7.00/Share, Consisting Of $2.72 In Cash, $4.28 In Sinclair Common Stock; Upon Closing Of Proposed Deal, Shareholders Of E.W.
📈 PositiveE.W. Scripps shares are trading higher after Sinclair took an 8.2% stake in the company.
📈 PositiveSinclair Acquires ~8.2% Outstanding Class A Shares Of E.W. Scripps
📈 PositiveSinclair Confirms 8.2% Stake In E.W. Scripps In 13D Filing
📈 PositiveSinclair takes stake in E.W. Scripps - WSJ
➖ NeutralThe Wall Street Journal Reported Sinclair Has Taken An 8% Stake in E.W. Scripps; Sinclair, Scripps Have Discussed Potential Deal
📈 PositiveE W Scripps Q3 Adj. EPS $(0.40) Misses $(0.32) Estimate, Sales $525.854M Beat $523.580M Estimate
➖ NeutralE.W. Scripps Agrees To Sell WRTV Station To Circle City Broadcasting For $83M In Indianapolis
➖ NeutralE.W. Scripps To Sell WFTX In Fort Myers To Sun Broadcasting For $40M; To Use WFTX Sale Proceeds To Reduce Debt
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