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The E W Scripps Co is a media enterprise with interests in local and national media brands. It owns and operates a collection of daily and community newspapers in medium-sized cities in the southern and western portions of the United States. The company's operating segment includes Local Media, Scripps Networks, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Local Media segment. The Local Media segment includes local broadcast stations and their related digital operations.
| Founded: | 1878 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | CININNATI |
| Market Cap: | 301.0M | IPO Year: | 1996 |
| Target Price: | $6.95 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 677.5K |
| Analyst Decision: | Buy | Number of Analysts: | 2 |
| Dividend Yield: | N/A | Dividend Payout Frequency: | quarterly |
| EPS: | -1.87 | EPS Growth: | -285.15 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $1.91 - $4.98 | Next Earning Date: | 05-07-2026 |
| Revenue: | $2,150,585,000 | Revenue Growth: | -14.31% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 9.51% | Revenue Growth (next year): | -6.84% |
| P/E Ratio: | -1.81 | Index: | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow: | 6.5M | FCF Growth: | -97.83% |
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Stock Insider Trading Activity of E.W. Scripps Company (The) (SSP)
Granado Raymundo H. Jr.
Buy
Director, 10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.59
Shares
4,984
Total Value
$22,890.02
Owned After
80,998
SEC Form 4
Granado Geraldine Scripps
Buy
10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.59
Shares
8,399
Total Value
$38,574.09
Owned After
72,104
SEC Form 4
Granado Anthony S.
Buy
10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.59
Shares
4,200
Total Value
$19,289.34
Owned After
45,712
SEC Form 4
Sanchez Mary Ann S.
Buy
10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.59
Shares
93,377
Total Value
$428,852.55
Owned After
547,451
SEC Form 4
Brickner Samantha J.
Buy
10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.59
Shares
46,412
Total Value
$213,156.39
Owned After
110,433
SEC Form 4
Brickner Savannah
Buy
10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.59
Shares
27,682
Total Value
$127,135.12
Owned After
66,226
SEC Form 4
Granado Manuel E.
Buy
10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.46
Shares
10,000
Total Value
$44,595.00
Owned After
20,000
SEC Form 4
Granado Ellen B.
Buy
10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.46
Shares
18,000
Total Value
$80,271.00
Owned After
28,000
SEC Form 4
Sanchez Vanessa L.
Buy
10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.59
Shares
4,200
Total Value
$19,289.34
Owned After
11,052
SEC Form 4
Peirce Mary
Buy
10% Owner
SSP Mar 10, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$4.59
Shares
729
Total Value
$3,348.08
Owned After
68,999
SEC Form 4
| Insider | Ticker | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Avg Cost | Shares | Total Value | Owned After | SEC Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granado Raymundo H. Jr. | SSP | Director, 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.59 | 4,984 | $22,890.02 | 80,998 | |
| Granado Geraldine Scripps | SSP | 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.59 | 8,399 | $38,574.09 | 72,104 | |
| Granado Anthony S. | SSP | 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.59 | 4,200 | $19,289.34 | 45,712 | |
| Sanchez Mary Ann S. | SSP | 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.59 | 93,377 | $428,852.55 | 547,451 | |
| Brickner Samantha J. | SSP | 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.59 | 46,412 | $213,156.39 | 110,433 | |
| Brickner Savannah | SSP | 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.59 | 27,682 | $127,135.12 | 66,226 | |
| Granado Manuel E. | SSP | 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.46 | 10,000 | $44,595.00 | 20,000 | |
| Granado Ellen B. | SSP | 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.46 | 18,000 | $80,271.00 | 28,000 | |
| Sanchez Vanessa L. | SSP | 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.59 | 4,200 | $19,289.34 | 11,052 | |
| Peirce Mary | SSP | 10% Owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | $4.59 | 729 | $3,348.08 | 68,999 |
Earnings Transcripts
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K SELL Feb 26, 2026 · 100% conf.
2025
Q4
Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K SELLFeb 26, 2026 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction SELL
1D
-6.10%
$3.46
Act: +12.87%
5D
-9.72%
$3.33
Act: +19.51%
20D
-0.32%
$3.68
Price: $3.69 Prob +5D: 0% AUC: 1.000
0000832428-26-000006
ssp-20260224false000083242800008324282026-02-242026-02-24
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 24, 2026
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-16914 31-1223339 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
312 Walnut Street Cincinnati,Ohio45202 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 977-3000 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSSPNASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR § 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR § 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Item No.Page
2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition3
5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers3
8.01Other Events4
9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits5
2
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 25, 2026, The E.W. Scripps Company (the "Company" or "we") released information regarding results of operations for the quarter and year-to-date period ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On February 24, 2026, The E.W. Scripps Company (the “Company” or “Scripps”) entered into a new employment agreement with Adam P. Symson, its President and Chief Executive Officer. The new agreement replaces and supersedes his previous employment agreement with the Company dated as of August 2, 2022.
Term
The employment agreement has an initial term expiring on December 31, 2029, with successive automatic annual renewals unless either party provides written notice at least 180 days prior to the expiration of the then-current term. If a change in control of Scripps occurs within two years prior to the term’s expiration, the term will automatically extend to the second anniversary of the change in control.
Compensation Levels
The employment agreement provides for: (i) an annual base salary of not less than $1,400,000; (ii) a target annual incentive opportunity of not less than 175% of base salary; and (iii) a target long-term incentive opportunity of not less than $4,700,000 for fiscal year 2026, which will be converted to restricted share units pursuant to the long-term incentive program. Mr. Symson is also entitled to reimbursement of up to $20,000 annually for financial planning services, annual dues for one business club, and the cost of an annual executive physical examination. Additionally, he will receive a one-time reimbursement of up to $50,000 for attorney’s fees incurred in negotiating the employment agreement and related documents.
One-Time Cash Award
The employment agreement provides for a one-time signing grant, effective February 24, 2026, of a performance-based cash award with a value of $10,000,000 (the “Cash Award”). Except as provided below, the Cash Award will vest based on the Company’s achievement of certain enterprise EBITDA growth targets during the performance period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. The vesting thresholds are as follows: (i) threshold goal of $125 million in EBITDA growth, corresponding to a 60% payout; (ii) target goal of $150 million, corresponding to a 100% payout; and (iii) maximum goal of
2025 Q3 Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K Nov 7, 2025
2025
Q3
Q3 2025 Earnings
8-KNov 7, 2025
0000832428-25-000056
ssp-20251106false000083242800008324282025-11-062025-11-06
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2025
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 001-10701 31-1223339 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
312 Walnut Street Cincinnati,Ohio45202 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 977-3000 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSSPNASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR § 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR § 240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Item No.Page
2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition3
9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits3
2
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 6, 2025, we released information regarding results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit NumberDescription of Item
99.1 Press release dated November 6, 2025
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
3
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
BY: /s/ Daniel W. Perschke Daniel W. Perschke Senior Vice President, Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: November 7, 2025 4
2025 Q2 Q2 2025 Earnings
8-K Aug 8, 2025
2025
Q2
Q2 2025 Earnings
8-KAug 8, 2025
0000832428-25-000046
ssp-20250807false000083242800008324282025-08-072025-08-07
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 001-10701 31-1223339 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
312 Walnut Street Cincinnati,Ohio45202 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 977-3000 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSSPNASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR § 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR § 240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Item No.Page
2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition3
9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits3
2
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 7, 2025, we released information regarding results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit NumberDescription of Item
99.1 Press release dated August 7, 2025
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
3
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
BY: /s/ Daniel W. Perschke Daniel W. Perschke Senior Vice President, Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: August 8, 2025 4
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