E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks E.W. Scripps Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
E.W. Scripps Co is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $249M. It ranks number 9 by market capitalization among the 9 Television Broadcasting Stations issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its D/E Ratio of 35.21x is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
For SSP, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 30.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 12.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Television Broadcasting Stations peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SSP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $249M | 9/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.48x | 3/8 |
| EPS | $-13.96 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $1.09 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $22.59 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.38 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SSP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -1204.4% | – |
| ROA | -33.3% | – |
| ROIC | -32.9% | 5/5 |
| Gross Margin | 40.4% | – |
| Operating Margin | -50.3% | 6/6 |
| Net Margin | -57.9% | – |
| EBT Margin | -61.4% | 7/7 |
| Tax Rate | 5.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | SSP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34x | 5/8 |
| D/E Ratio | 35.21x | 1/8 |
| Financial Leverage | 36.21x | 1/7 |
| Interest Coverage | -11.4x | 8/8 |
| Working Capital | $150M | 5/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SSP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $84M | 6/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | $35M | 7/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$49M | 3/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -70.0% | 6/6 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -85.6% | 6/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 1.7% | 7/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.3% | 5/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | SSP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.57x | 4/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.0x | 6/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 5.2x | 5/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 92 days | 2/7 |
| Payables Period | 19 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | SSP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.09B | 6/8 |
| Operating Income | -$1.05B | 7/7 |
| Net Income | -$1.21B | 5/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $575M | 4/6 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.25B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SSP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 93M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -1014.9% | – |
| EPS Growth | -2549.1% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $593M | 16.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $13M | 0.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $526M | 14.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $3.55B | 97.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $378M | 10.4% of assets |
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E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as E.W. Scripps Co (Television Broadcasting Stations): 9 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SSP E.W. Scripps Co | ▲ | $249M |
| FOX Fox Corp | ▼ | $24.01B |
| FWONA Liberty Media Corp | ▼ | $20.80B |
| SKYD Skydance Corp | ▲ | $7.75B |
| NXST Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | ▶ | $5.07B |
| VSNT Versant Media Group, Inc. | ▼ | $4.42B |
| NMAX Newsmax Inc. | ▲ | $1.13B |
| EVC Entravision Communications Corp | ▲ | $583M |
| GTN Gray Media, Inc | ▶ | $429M |
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E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) stock forecast FAQ
What is the E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks E.W. Scripps Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are E.W. Scripps Co stock predictions?
For SSP, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 30.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 12.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are E.W. Scripps Co forecasts updated?
E.W. Scripps Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are E.W. Scripps Co's industry peers?
9 issuers in our coverage, SSP included, share the SEC industry code Television Broadcasting Stations. The largest are: Fox Corp (FOX), Liberty Media Corp (FWONA), Skydance Corp (SKYD), Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST), Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT), Newsmax Inc. (NMAX).
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