E.W. Scripps (SSP) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $2.83, +3.66% vs the prior close of $2.73.
- Volume 359.80K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
SSP jumps 3.7% to $2.83. Closed at $2.83, +3.66% vs the prior close of $2.73. Day range $2.69–$2.84, opened at $2.75.
SSP daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — SSP jumps 3.7% to $2.83
- Closed at $2.83, +3.66% vs the prior close of $2.73. Day range $2.69–$2.84, opened at $2.75.
- Volume was 359.80K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 659.05K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.2% vs its 50-day average ($3.08) and -18.8% vs its 200-day average ($3.49).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 47.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — SSP slides 3.9% to $2.73
- Closed at $2.73, -3.87% vs the prior close of $2.84. Day range $2.60–$2.83, opened at $2.83.
- Volume was 542.60K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 653.10K.
- Price is -11.4% vs its 50-day average ($3.08) and -21.8% vs its 200-day average ($3.49).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 49.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — SSP rises 1.8% to $2.84
- Closed at $2.84, +1.79% vs the prior close of $2.79. Day range $2.80–$2.89, opened at $2.80.
- Volume was 332.80K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 656.87K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.9% vs its 50-day average ($3.09) and -18.8% vs its 200-day average ($3.50).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 47.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — SSP dips 2.4% to $2.79
- Closed at $2.79, -2.45% vs the prior close of $2.86. Day range $2.73–$2.86, opened at $2.83.
- Volume was 546.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 654.73K.
- Price is -9.6% vs its 50-day average ($3.08) and -20.4% vs its 200-day average ($3.50).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 48.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — SSP dips 1.0% to $2.86
- Closed at $2.86, -1.04% vs the prior close of $2.89. Day range $2.84–$2.96, opened at $2.89.
- Volume was 396.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 660.28K.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($3.09) and -18.5% vs its 200-day average ($3.51).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 46.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — SSP rises 1.8% to $2.89
- Closed at $2.89, +1.76% vs the prior close of $2.84. Day range $2.76–$2.98, opened at $2.84.
- Volume was 829.50K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 653.00K.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($3.08) and -17.8% vs its 200-day average ($3.52).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 46.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — SSP dips 2.7% to $2.84
- Closed at $2.84, -2.74% vs the prior close of $2.92. Day range $2.79–$2.89, opened at $2.88.
- Volume was 756.30K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 645.46K.
- Price is -8.0% vs its 50-day average ($3.09) and -19.4% vs its 200-day average ($3.53).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 47.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — SSP jumps 7.4% to $2.92
- Closed at $2.92, +7.35% vs the prior close of $2.72. Day range $2.76–$2.96, opened at $2.76.
- Volume was 997.60K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 629.56K.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($3.09) and -17.4% vs its 200-day average ($3.54).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 45.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — SSP dips 0.7% to $2.72
- Closed at $2.72, -0.73% vs the prior close of $2.74. Day range $2.65–$2.77, opened at $2.74.
- Volume was 714.80K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 626.23K.
- Price is -12.0% vs its 50-day average ($3.09) and -23.2% vs its 200-day average ($3.54).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 49.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — SSP jumps 3.8% to $2.74
- Closed at $2.74, +3.79% vs the prior close of $2.64. Day range $2.64–$2.81, opened at $2.69.
- Volume was 766.50K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 628.70K.
- Price is -11.5% vs its 50-day average ($3.10) and -22.9% vs its 200-day average ($3.55).
- 52-week range $1.52–$5.39; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 49.2% below the 52-week high.
SSP latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about SSP in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $490.40M (prior year $540.08M) (-9.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$1.15B (prior year -$35.96M) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$12.68 (prior year -$0.59) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Things to know before you trade SSP
- Last results release: Aug 7, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 8, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Nov 7, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 6, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.66% (largest 7.4%).
- Liquidity: about 642.90K shares (≈$1.82M) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $2.83 vs a range of $1.52–$5.39 (34% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: 133:100 on Dec 8, 2025
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 21 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Molly E Mccabe sold 11,239 shares on May 20, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 7, 2026; 8-K Aug 7, 2026; 8-K May 15, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Television Broadcasting Stations.
SSP market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2.75 | 2.84 | 2.69 | 2.83 | 359.80K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.60 | 2.73 | 542.60K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2.80 | 2.89 | 2.80 | 2.84 | 332.80K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2.83 | 2.86 | 2.73 | 2.79 | 546.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2.89 | 2.96 | 2.84 | 2.86 | 396.40K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 2.84 | 2.98 | 2.76 | 2.89 | 829.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 2.88 | 2.89 | 2.79 | 2.84 | 756.30K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 2.76 | 2.96 | 2.76 | 2.92 | 997.60K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 2.74 | 2.77 | 2.65 | 2.72 | 714.80K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 2.69 | 2.81 | 2.64 | 2.74 | 766.50K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 2.60 | 2.70 | 2.51 | 2.64 | 625.80K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 2.62 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.60 | 467.30K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2.67 | 2.76 | 2.58 | 2.61 | 508.30K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 2.77 | 2.83 | 2.67 | 2.69 | 424.00K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 2.86 | 2.87 | 2.75 | 2.76 | 578.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 3.04 | 3.09 | 2.86 | 2.87 | 585.70K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 3.10 | 3.18 | 3.01 | 3.02 | 437.30K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 3.14 | 3.19 | 3.10 | 3.12 | 390.50K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 3.02 | 3.23 | 3.02 | 3.09 | 436.50K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 3.03 | 3.05 | 2.98 | 3.02 | 2.16M |
About E.W. Scripps
E.W. Scripps (SSP) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Television Broadcasting Stations”. Its business address is in CININNATI, OH. State of incorporation: OH. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 832428.
SSP board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Marcellus Winston Jr Alexander | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Charles L. Barmonde | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Kelly P Conlin | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Raymundo H. Jr. Granado | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| John W Hayden | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Monica Holcomb | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Burton F Jablin | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Nishat Mehta | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Leigh Radford | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Adam Symson | President and CEO | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Tracy Tunney Ward | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Kim Williams | Director | May 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Combs | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 4, 2026 |
| David M Giles | Chief Legal Officer | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Brian G. Lawlor | President, Scripps Sports | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Kevin D. Littleton | President, Media | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Daniel Perschke | SVP, Controller | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Adam Symson | President and CEO | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Laura Tomlin | Chief Transformation Officer | Mar 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Molly E Mccabe | Sale | 11,239 | $3.29 |
| May 19, 2026 | Molly E Mccabe | Sale | 112,284 | $3.40 |
| May 18, 2026 | Molly E Mccabe | Sale | 142,970 | $3.48 |
| May 15, 2026 | Molly E Mccabe | Sale | 60,182 | $3.35 |
| May 14, 2026 | Geraldine Scripps Granado | Buy | 72,798 | $3.54 |
| May 13, 2026 | Samantha J. Brickner | Buy | 1,262 | $3.53 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mary Peirce | Buy | 729 | $4.59 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Ellen B. Granado | Buy | 18,000 | $4.46 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Geraldine Scripps Granado | Buy | 8,399 | $4.59 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mary Ann S. Sanchez | Buy | 93,377 | $4.59 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Savannah Brickner | Buy | 27,682 | $4.59 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Anthony S. Granado | Buy | 4,200 | $4.59 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Vanessa L. Sanchez | Buy | 4,200 | $4.59 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Raymundo H. Jr. Granado | Buy | 4,984 | $4.59 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Samantha J. Brickner | Buy | 46,412 | $4.59 |
SSP financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $2.15B | $-100.88M | -1.87 | $53.10M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $2.51B | $146.22M | 1.01 | $365.68M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $2.29B | $-947.78M | -11.84 | $111.60M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $2.45B | — | 1.62 | $311.42M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $2.28B | — | 0.81 | $237.00M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $3.65B, total liabilities $—, cash $13.05M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
SSP earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $3.32 |
| May 8, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $4.54 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $3.69 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.92 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.89 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $2.53 |
| May 9, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.74 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.54 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.71 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 10, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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