SSP

E.W. SCRIPPS Co

Nasdaq · Television Broadcasting Stations · Inc. OH · CIK 0000832428
$3.32 +2.79% $295.7M
Insider Buying Cluster (2 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)4 Institutional Exits
Vol
Market Cap$295.7M
Cap SizeMicro Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (56%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$42.5M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 4 sells
Insider Activity19B / 0S
Insider Net $$2.4M
SEC Reports11
Press Releases3
Exchange Nasdaq·Sector Television Broadcasting Stations·Inc. OH·CIK 0000832428·Prev Close $3.23

Recent Activity

May 15, 2026 other
Scripps completes station swap with Gray Media
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has completed its local TV station swap with Gray Media acros
May 14, 2026 Insider
Granado Geraldine Scripps bought 72,798 shares
10%+ Owner @ $3.54 ($257.8K)
May 13, 2026 Insider
Brickner Samantha J. bought 1,262 shares
10%+ Owner @ $3.53 ($4.5K)
May 8, 2026 SEC
E.W. Scripps reported Q1 2026 revenue of $517M, down 1.4% YoY, and a GAAP net loss of -$0.20 per share, significantly mi
8-K — Impact 7/10
May 6, 2026 SEC
E.W. Scripps entered Amendment No. 1 to its credit agreement, extending the maturity of $200 million of its revolving cr
8-K — Impact 3/10
May 5, 2026 Insider
Radford Leigh sold 90,673 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Apr 14, 2026 SEC
E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) announced a future earnings release date for Q1 2026, but did not report actual financial res
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 3/10
Inst.
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP — TRIM
283,990 shares ($1.1M)

Price Targets

$6.43 +93.5% upside Strong Buy
Current $3.32 Low $3.00 Median $6.35 High $10.00 4 analysts
$3.00 $10.00

Analyst Ratings

Hold56% buy · 9 analysts
1Strong Buy
4Buy
3Hold
1Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
DateFirmActionRating
May 11, 2026 Benchmark MAINTAIN Buy → Buy
Feb 27, 2026 Benchmark MAINTAIN Buy → Buy
Jan 22, 2026 Wells Fargo MAINTAIN Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight

Earnings Estimates

PeriodEPS Est.RangeGrowth#
Current Q $-0.43 $-0.43 — $-0.43 1
Current FY $0.01 $0.01 — $0.01 1
Next FY $-0.83 $-0.83 — $-0.83 -8400% YoY 1

Top Institutional Holders

FundValueMove
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT$18.8MADD
VANGUARD GROUP INC$18.7M
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP$1.1MTRIM
MORGAN STANLEY$1.1MNEAR_EXIT
FMR LLC$1.1MDOUBLED

Recent Insider Trades

DateInsiderTypeValue
May 14, 2026Granado GeraldineBUY$257.8K
May 13, 2026Brickner SamanthaBUY$4.5K
May 5, 2026Radford LeighM$0.00
May 5, 2026Mehta NishatM$0.00
May 5, 2026Mehta NishatM$0.00
8 institutional holders with $42.5M total value (10,650,004 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: CHARLES, VANGUARD, TWO. Net selling activity: 4 institutions trimmed/exited vs 2 added.

Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4

#FundSharesValue% of TrackedLast Move
1CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC4,722,317$18.8M44.3%ADD +35.8%
2VANGUARD GROUP INC4,682,585$18.7M44.0%
3TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP283,990$1.1M2.7%TRIM -43.9%
4MORGAN STANLEY280,457$1.1M2.6%NEAR_EXIT -77.1%
5FMR LLC278,182$1.1M2.6%DOUBLED +390.9%
6RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC246,231$982.5K2.3%TRIM -33.8%
7WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN93,098$371.5K0.9%ADD +56.7%
8BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/63,144$251.9K0.6%NEAR_EXIT -86.0%

Recent Position Changes

FundActionPrev SharesCurr SharesChange %ValueQuarter
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LPTRIM505,798283,990-43.9%$1.1M2025-Q4
MORGAN STANLEYNEAR_EXIT1,226,273280,457-77.1%$1.1M2025-Q4
FMR LLCDOUBLED56,666278,182+390.9%$1.1M2025-Q4
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLCTRIM372,212246,231-33.8%$982.5K2025-Q4
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MNADD59,42893,098+56.7%$371.5K2025-Q4
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/NEAR_EXIT451,91863,144-86.0%$251.9K2025-Q4
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INCADD2,835,1943,851,158+35.8%$9.5M2025-Q3
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLCTRIM616,414372,212-39.6%$915.6K2025-Q3
UBS Group AGDOUBLED40,397192,748+377.1%$474.2K2025-Q3
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MNADD40,94359,428+45.1%$146.2K2025-Q3
FMR LLCDOUBLED5,71156,666+892.2%$139.4K2025-Q3
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INCADD1,926,4612,835,194+47.2%$8.3M2025-Q2
MORGAN STANLEYADD953,1891,212,927+27.2%$3.6M2025-Q2
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLCADD489,014616,414+26.1%$1.8M2025-Q2
UBS Group AGTRIM116,95040,397-65.5%$118.8K2025-Q2
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INCDOUBLED755,3591,926,461+155.0%$5.7M2025-Q1
CITADEL ADVISORS LLCDOUBLED321,884722,698+124.5%$2.1M2025-Q1
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLCDOUBLED232,811489,014+110.0%$1.4M2025-Q1
UBS Group AGTRIM172,746116,950-32.3%$346.2K2025-Q1
MORGAN STANLEYADD572,605974,281+70.1%$2.2M2024-Q4
CITADEL ADVISORS LLCNEW321,884$711.4K2024-Q4
UBS Group AGADD132,995172,746+29.9%$381.8K2024-Q4
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MNADD29,17436,592+25.4%$80.9K2024-Q4
NORGES BANKEXIT207,5000-100.0%$0.002024-Q4
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INCNEW981,949$2.2M2024-Q3
21 unique insiders with 19 transactions. Net insider value: $2.4M ($2.4M bought, $0.00 sold).

Insider Transactions

DateInsiderTitleTypeSharesPriceValue
May 14, 2026Granado Geraldine Scripps10%+ OwnerBUY72,798$3.54$257.8K
May 13, 2026Brickner Samantha J.10%+ OwnerBUY1,262$3.53$4.5K
May 5, 2026Radford LeighDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Mehta NishatDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Mehta NishatDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Jablin Burton FDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Jablin Burton FDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Alexander Marcellus Winston JrDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Alexander Marcellus Winston JrDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Radford LeighDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Williams KimDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Williams KimDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Holcomb MonicaDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Holcomb MonicaDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026HAYDEN JOHN WDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026HAYDEN JOHN WDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026CONLIN KELLY PDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Granado Raymundo H. Jr.DirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Granado Raymundo H. Jr.DirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026CONLIN KELLY PDirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Barmonde Charles L.DirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 5, 2026Barmonde Charles L.DirectorM90,673$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026Radford LeighDirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026Mehta NishatDirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026Jablin Burton FDirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026Ward Tracy TunneyDirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026Williams KimDirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026Holcomb MonicaDirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026Granado Raymundo H. Jr.DirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026HAYDEN JOHN WDirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026CONLIN KELLY PDirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026Barmonde Charles L.DirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
May 4, 2026Alexander Marcellus Winston JrDirectorA49,575$0.00$0.00
Mar 10, 2026Granado Manuel E.10%+ OwnerBUY10,000$4.46$44.6K
Mar 10, 2026Peirce Mary10%+ OwnerBUY729$4.59$3.3K
Mar 10, 2026Granado Raymundo H. Jr.DirectorBUY4,984$4.59$22.9K
Mar 10, 2026Brickner Samantha J.10%+ OwnerBUY46,412$4.59$213.2K
Mar 10, 2026Sanchez Mary Ann S.10%+ OwnerBUY93,377$4.59$428.9K
Mar 10, 2026Brickner Savannah10%+ OwnerBUY27,682$4.59$127.1K
Mar 10, 2026Granado Ellen B.10%+ OwnerBUY18,000$4.46$80.3K
Mar 10, 2026Granado Geraldine Scripps10%+ OwnerBUY8,399$4.59$38.6K
Mar 10, 2026Granado Anthony S.10%+ OwnerBUY4,200$4.59$19.3K
Mar 10, 2026Sanchez Vanessa L.10%+ OwnerBUY4,200$4.59$19.3K
Mar 10, 2026Heidt Austin S10%+ OwnerBUY4,000$4.48$17.9K
Mar 9, 2026Peirce Mary10%+ OwnerBUY1,485$4.43$6.6K
Mar 9, 2026Granado Raymundo H. Jr.DirectorBUY8,280$4.43$36.7K
Mar 9, 2026Brickner Samantha J.10%+ OwnerBUY63,955$4.43$283.5K
Mar 9, 2026Granado Anthony S.10%+ OwnerBUY6,852$4.43$30.4K
Mar 9, 2026Sanchez Mary Ann S.10%+ OwnerBUY127,338$4.43$564.5K
Mar 9, 2026Brickner Savannah10%+ OwnerBUY38,544$4.43$170.9K
11 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 6 bullish, 2 bearish, 0 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 5.8/10.
Current analyst consensus: Hold (56% buy). Based on 9 analysts: 1 strong buy, 4 buy, 3 hold, 1 sell, 0 strong sell.

Analyst Price Targets

$6.43 mean target +93.5% upside Strong Buy (2.60)
$3.00 Low $10.00 High
MetricValue
Current Price$3.32
Target Low$3.00
Target Mean$6.43
Target Median$6.35
Target High$10.00
# Analysts4
RecommendationStrong Buy (2.60)

Earnings Estimates & Revisions

PeriodEPS AvgEPS LowEPS HighEPS Growth30d Rev.Up/DownRev. AvgRev. GrowthAnalysts
Current Q
2026-06-30
$-0.43 $-0.43 $-0.43 $0.5B -3.7% 1
Next Q
2026-09-30
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.6B 7.9% 1
Current FY
2026-12-31
$0.01 $0.01 $0.01 $2.2B 3.9% 1
Next FY
2027-12-31
$-0.83 $-0.83 $-0.83 -8400.0% $2.1B -7.2% 1

Current Quarter EPS Revision History

TimepointEPS EstimateChange
Current$-0.430
7d ago$0.000-0.430
30d ago$0.000-0.430
60d ago$0.000-0.430
90d ago$0.000-0.430
2 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.

Individual Analyst Actions

DateAnalyst FirmActionPrevious RatingNew Rating
May 11, 2026 Benchmark MAINTAIN Buy Buy
Feb 27, 2026 Benchmark MAINTAIN Buy Buy
Jan 22, 2026 Wells Fargo MAINTAIN Equal-Weight Equal-Weight

Monthly Consensus History

PeriodStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellBuy %Distribution
May 1, 20261431056%
Apr 1, 20261431056%
Mar 1, 20261431056%
Feb 1, 20261431056%
Jan 1, 20261431056%
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell

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May 15, 2026
other
Scripps completes station swap with Gray Media
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has completed its local TV station swap with Gray Media across five mid-sized and small markets.
May 14, 2026
other
Scripps National Spelling Bee welcomes 247 spellers as it returns to Washington, D.C.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee will return to Washington, D.C. with 247 spellers earning their place in the 2026 competition.
May 7, 2026
earnings
Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results
Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results
May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
SSP Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
May 5, 2026
other
Emmy Award-winning ESPN analyst Mina Kimes to host the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Nationally acclaimed ESPN senior writer and analyst Mina Kimes will bring her passion for storytelling to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Apr 16, 2026
contract
Scripps Sports secures multi-year partnership with Premier Women’s Rodeo
Scripps Sports secures multi-year partnership with Premier Women’s Rodeo, ION and Grit to become exclusive U.S. television home for PWR championship e
Apr 14, 2026
earnings
Scripps to release first-quarter 2026 operating results on May 7
Scripps to release first-quarter 2026 operating results on May 7, call on May 8
Apr 7, 2026
other
Scripps Sports, Nashville Predators partner on multi-year agreement to air National Hockey League team’s games
Scripps Sports, Nashville Predators partner on multi-year agreement to air National Hockey League team’s games
Mar 31, 2026
other
Scripps completes sale of WRTV in Indianapolis to Circle City Broadcasting
Scripps completes sale of WRTV in Indianapolis to Circle City Broadcasting
Mar 23, 2026
other
Scripps to launch Scripps Sports Network streaming channel
Scripps is launching Scripps Sports Network, a 24/7 destination for live games and events.
Mar 11, 2026
other
Scripps Sports announces 2026 NWSL on ION coverage plans
Following a record-setting 2025 season, Scripps Sports today unveiled its broadcast plans for the third season of the National Women’s Soccer League (
Mar 4, 2026
m_and_a
Scripps agrees to purchase WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 million
The E.W. Scripps Company has reached an agreement to purchase WTVQ, the ABC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 mill
Mar 2, 2026
contract
Scripps completes sale of WFTX in Fort Myers-Naples to Sun Broadcasting
The E.W. Scripps Company closed today on the sale of WFTX, its Fox-affiliated station in Fort Myers, Florida, to Sun Broadcasting for $40 million.
Feb 25, 2026
earnings_calendar
SSP Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-02-25