The E.W. Scripps Overview
- Year Founded
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1878
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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5,000
- Stock Symbol
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SSP
- Investments
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46
- Share Price
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$2.14
- (As of Monday Closing)
The E.W. Scripps General Information
Description
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.
Contact Information
Website
www.scripps.comCorporate Office
- Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street
- Suite 2800
- Cincinnati, OH 45202
- United States
Corporate Office
- Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street
- Suite 2800
- Cincinnati, OH 45202
- United States
The E.W. Scripps Timeline
The E.W. Scripps Stock Performance
As of 28-Apr-2025, The E.W. Scripps’s stock price is $2.14. Its current market cap is $187M with 87.5M shares.
(As of Monday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.14 | $2.10 | $1.36 - $4.65 | $187M | 87.5M | 1.3M | $1.01 |
The E.W. Scripps Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, The E.W. Scripps has a trailing 12-month revenue of $2.51B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 3,439,990 | 3,439,990 | 4,119,526 | 4,571,115 |
| Revenue | 2,509,772 | 2,509,772 | 2,292,912 | 2,453,215 |
| EBITDA | 575,553 | 575,553 | (598,894) | 598,026 |
| Net Income | 146,218 | 146,218 | (947,784) | 195,902 |
| Total Assets | 5,198,575 | 5,198,575 | 5,410,120 | 6,431,005 |
| Total Debt | 2,686,592 | 2,686,592 | 3,030,296 | 3,007,334 |
The E.W. Scripps Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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The E.W. Scripps Comparisons
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The E.W. Scripps Competitors (14)
One of The E.W. Scripps’s 14 competitors is Gannett Company, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in New York, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gannett Company | Formerly PE-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
| DallasNews | Corporation | Dallas, TX | ||||
| Postmedia Network Canada | Private Equity-Backed | Toronto, Canada | ||||
| New Delhi Television | Formerly PE-Backed | New Delhi, India | ||||
| High Times | Formerly PE-Backed | CA |
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The E.W. Scripps Patents
The E.W. Scripps Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU-6533600-A | Computer architecture and process of searching and displaying print advertisements over the world wide web and/or internet originated from newspapers and other paper-based print media | Inactive | 13-Aug-1999 | ||
| US-3914788-A | Method and apparatus for reconstituting color images | Inactive | 12-Mar-1974 | ||
| CA-1027232-A | Apparatus, system and method of storing a static image displayed on a tv tube | Inactive | 11-May-1973 | ||
| US-3882269-A | Apparatus, system and method of storing a static image displayed on a television tube | Inactive | 11-May-1973 | ||
| GB-1468039-A | Apparatus system and method of storing a static image displayed on a tv tube | Inactive | 11-May-1973 | H04N5/4448 |
The E.W. Scripps Signals
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The E.W. Scripps Investments & Acquisitions (46)
The E.W. Scripps’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with EdgeBeam Wireless. The deal was made on 07-Jan-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EdgeBeam Wireless | 07-Jan-2025 | Joint Venture | Wireless Service Providers | ||
| Tablo (Electronics (B2C)) | 05-Jan-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Electronics (B2C) | ||
| Misfits Gaming Group | 23-Sep-2021 | Later Stage VC | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | ||
| Ion Media | 07-Jan-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Broadcasting, Radio and Television | ||
| Channel 3 TV Company (KCDO TV in Denver, Colorado) | 20-Nov-2020 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Broadcasting, Radio and Television |
The E.W. Scripps ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated April, 11, 2024
13.19 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Peers Analysis
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The E.W. Scripps Exits (22)
The E.W. Scripps’s most recent exit was on 01-Sep-2019 from WPIX-TV. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPIX-TV | 01-Sep-2019 | Completed |
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| Triton Digital | 30-Nov-2018 | Completed |
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| Stitcher | 06-Jun-2016 | Completed |
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| Cracked Entertainment | 12-Apr-2016 | Completed |
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| Cintric | 15-Jul-2015 | Angel (individual) | Completed |
The E.W. Scripps Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce TV | Cincinnati, OH | 2011 | |
| Tablo (Electronics (B2C)) | Cincinnati, OH | 2010 | |
| Marco Island Eagle | Marco Island, FL | 1968 | |
| Scripps Pension Plan | Cincinnati, OH | 1956 | |
| The Gleaner | Henderson, KY | 1883 |
The E.W. Scripps FAQs
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When was The E.W. Scripps founded?
The E.W. Scripps was founded in 1878.
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Where is The E.W. Scripps headquartered?
The E.W. Scripps is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.
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What is the size of The E.W. Scripps?
The E.W. Scripps has 5,000 total employees.
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What industry is The E.W. Scripps in?
The E.W. Scripps’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is The E.W. Scripps a private or public company?
The E.W. Scripps is a Public company.
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What is The E.W. Scripps’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for The E.W. Scripps is SSP.
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What is the current stock price of The E.W. Scripps?
As of 28-Apr-2025 the stock price of The E.W. Scripps is $2.14.
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What is the current market cap of The E.W. Scripps?
The current market capitalization of The E.W. Scripps is $187M.
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What is The E.W. Scripps’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for The E.W. Scripps is $2.51B.
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Who are The E.W. Scripps’s competitors?
Gannett Company, DallasNews, Postmedia Network Canada, New Delhi Television, and High Times are some of the 14 competitors of The E.W. Scripps.
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What is The E.W. Scripps’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
The E.W. Scripps’s EPS for 12 months was $1.01.
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