SSP E.W. SCRIPPS Co
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Executive Summary
E.W. Scripps Co. (SSP) saw a notable insider buying cluster, with CEO Adam Symson and Director Charles Barmonde purchasing $99K and $156K in shares, respectively, on open market. The remaining transactions were non-cash tax withholdings and a derivative exercise by the CEO, which do not reflect economic selling. Total open-market purchases amounted to $255.5K, representing 0.07% of the company's $366M market cap.
Key Financial Metrics
Actionable Insight
The CEO and a director are putting personal capital into the stock at current levels, suggesting confidence amid broader insider non-cash activity. Traders should monitor for follow-up buying or commentary around earnings or strategic initiatives.
Key Facts
- CEO Adam Symson purchased $99,185 in shares on the open market on March 3, 2026.
- Director Charles Barmonde purchased $156,324 in shares on the open market on March 3, 2026.
- Six insiders had non-cash tax withholding events totaling 212,623 shares surrendered, valued at $0.
- CEO Symson also exercised a derivative for 765,279 shares (non-cash, no economic impact).
- Total open-market purchases: $255,508.88, or 0.07% of $366M market cap.
Financial Impact
$255.5K in open-market insider buying over 7 days, 0.07% of market cap
Risk Factors
- The total dollar amount of buying is modest relative to market cap and may not signal broad-based optimism.
- Non-cash transactions (tax withholdings, derivative exercises) are routine and should not be interpreted as sentiment.
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CONTEXT: Insider Cluster Data (8 trades, 7d window) | cluster-SSP-1772719201281 |
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May 22, 2026
23d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $3.42 $3.44 | ▲ +0.58% | ▼ −0.63% | $2.99 (−12.57%) |
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May 8, 2026
5w ago
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8-K
| $4.54 $3.53 | ▲ +22.25% | ▲ +23.71% | $2.99 (+34.14%) |
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May 6, 2026
5w ago
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8-K
| $4.68 $3.48 | ▼ −25.64% | ▼ −27.15% | $2.99 (−36.11%) |
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Apr 16, 2026
8w ago
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Press Release
| $4.78 $4.86 | ▲ +1.67% | ▲ +0.69% | $2.99 (−37.45%) |
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Apr 14, 2026
8w ago
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Press Release
| $4.37 $4.93 | ▲ +12.81% | ▲ +11.42% | $2.99 (−31.58%) |
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Mar 20, 2026
12w ago
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DEFA14A
| $3.37 $3.73 | ▲ +10.68% | ▲ +12.83% | $2.99 (−11.28%) |
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Mar 4, 2026
14w ago
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Press Release
| $4.11 $4.17 | ▲ +1.46% | ▲ +2.79% | $2.99 (−27.25%) |
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Mar 3, 2026
14w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $3.91 $4.40 | ▲ +12.53% | ▲ +13.01% | $2.99 (−23.53%) |
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Mar 3, 2026
14w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $3.91 $4.40 | ▲ +12.53% | ▲ +13.01% | $2.99 (−23.53%) |
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Mar 3, 2026
14w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $3.91 $4.40 | ▲ +12.53% | ▲ +13.01% | $2.99 (−23.53%) |
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