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AI Earnings Predictions for E.W. Scripps Company (The) (SSP)

Machine learning predictions based on historical earnings data and price patterns

Latest Prediction

SELL

1-Day Prediction

-6.10%

$3.46

0% positive prob.

5-Day Prediction

-9.72%

$3.33

0% positive prob.

20-Day Prediction

-0.32%

$3.68

0% positive prob.

Price at prediction: $3.69 Confidence: 100.0% Model AUC: 1.0000 Quarter: Q4 2025

Earnings Transcripts

SEC 8-K filings with transcript text

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2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K SELL

Feb 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

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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

0000832428-25-000056

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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

0000832428-25-000046

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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

About E.W. Scripps Company (The) (SSP) Earnings

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