E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) — SEC Filings
E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) — 37 SEC filings. Latest: 8-K (May 8, 2026). Includes 18 8-K, 8 SC 13G/A, 6 10-Q.
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Overview
E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 8-K filed on Apr 1, 2026: E.W. Scripps Co. announced the completion of its acquisition of certain assets from Ion Media Networks, Inc. on March 31, 2026. The filing details the completion of this transaction, which involves the disposition of assets related to the acquisition. Specific financial details of the transaction ar
Sentiment Summary
Across 37 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 3 bearish, 34 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for E.W. Scripps Co is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) has filed 18 8-K, 6 10-Q, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 8 SC 13G/A, 1 SC 13D/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to May 2026.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (37)
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of SSP's 28 recent filings, 2 were flagged as high-risk, 10 as medium-risk, and 16 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.59B |
| Net Income | -$72.38M |
| EPS | -$1.36 |
| Cash Position | $54.67M |
| Total Debt | $2.64B |
Key Executives
- Daniel W. Perschke
- Lisa M. Black
- Adam Symson
- David Goldman
Industry Context
The media industry, particularly local news and advertising, is undergoing significant disruption due to digital transformation and changing consumer habits. E.W. Scripps operates in a highly competitive landscape with traditional broadcasters, digital-native news outlets, and social media platforms vying for audience attention and advertising dollars. The decline in advertising revenue for Scripps reflects broader industry trends of shifting ad spend towards digital channels.
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Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating revenues | $1.59B | decreased 10.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $1.78 billion in 2024 |
| Advertising revenue | $990.37M | decreased 15.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $1.16 billion in 2024 |
| Net loss attributable to shareholders | $(119.55M) | for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $7.28 million net income in 2024 |
| Long-term debt | $2.64B | increased from $2.56 billion at December 31, 2024 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $7.97M | decreased significantly from $212.39 million in 2024 |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | $10.59M | incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 |
| Other financing transaction costs | $44.54M | incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $54.67M | increased from $23.85 million at December 31, 2024 |
| Restructuring costs | $7.48M | incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 |
| Net loss per diluted share | $(1.36) | for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $0.08 net income per diluted share in 2024 |
| Total Revenue Q2 2025 | $450.0M | Decreased from $475.0M in Q2 2024, indicating a 5.3% decline. |
| Advertising Revenue Q2 2025 | $200.0M | Down 9.1% from $220.0M in Q2 2024, highlighting a significant challenge. |
| Distribution Revenue Q2 2025 | $230.0M | Slightly down from $235.0M in Q2 2024, showing continued pressure. |
| Total Revenue YTD 2025 | $890.0M | Decreased from $930.0M in YTD 2024, reflecting a 4.3% year-over-year decline. |
| Common Stock Class A Shares | 100,000,000 | Consistent as of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024. |
Forward-Looking Statements
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for E.W. Scripps Co (SSP)?
E.W. Scripps Co has 37 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to May 2026, including 18 8-K, 8 SC 13G/A, 6 10-Q. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of SSP filings?
Across 37 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 3 bearish, 34 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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What are the key financial highlights for E.W. Scripps Co?
Key financial highlights from E.W. Scripps Co's most recent 10-Q include metrics such as revenue, net income, EPS, and debt ratios. Visit the filing detail page for the full breakdown.
What is the investment thesis for SSP?
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Who are the key executives at E.W. Scripps Co?
Key executives identified across E.W. Scripps Co's filings include Daniel W. Perschke, Lisa M. Black, Adam Symson, David Goldman.
What are the main risk factors for E.W. Scripps Co stock?
Of SSP's 28 assessed filings, 2 were flagged high-risk, 10 medium-risk, and 16 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from E.W. Scripps Co?
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