SSP · E.W. SCRIPPS Co
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Q2 FY26 earnings call · Aug 7, 2026TL;DR. Scripps reported a $1.2 billion Q2 loss driven by a $1.1 billion non-cash impairment at Scripps Networks, with Networks revenue down 16% and segment profit down ~54% as Nielsen measurement changes and a weak direct-response market pressured results; the company raised its year-end run-rate cost-savings target to $100 million, completed new retransmission deals and station M&A, and lifted full-year political guidance to $225–$250 million.
- + Raised year-end run-rate cost-savings target to $100 million (up 33% from prior guide).
- + Lifted full-year political ad outlook to a record $225–$250 million.
- + Completed three major retransmission/distribution renewals, with net distribution revenue guided up mid-to-high single digits for the year.
- + Expanded Scripps Sports with first NBA deal (Detroit Pistons), fifth NHL team (Nashville Predators), and Women's Volleyball World Cup on ION.
- + Completed accretive station M&A including Lexington duopoly and Gray swap, with no near-term debt deadlines after extending revolver to 2029.
- − Reported $1.2 billion Q2 net loss, or $12.68 per share, driven by a $1.1 billion non-cash Networks goodwill/intangibles impairment.
- − Local Media distribution revenue fell 17% (~$32.1M) due to Comcast/DirecTV blackouts, with $26.7M direct Q2 impact.
- − Eliminated 268 positions this week (~12% of workforce year-to-date) with $35.8M in Q2 restructuring costs.
- − Net leverage rose to 4.9x (from 4.4x) with $2.2B net debt; shared services & corporate expenses up 26.4%.
- − CEO said Q2 results did not meet expectations, with continued linear viewing declines, ad-market uncertainty, and blackouts.
AI-generated from the earnings call and 8-K · may contain errors · not investment advice
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Versus peers
Broadcasting — same industry group| Company | Mkt cap | YTD | Rev growth Y/Y | P/E | Short % shares |
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SSP
this stock
E.W. SCRIPPS Co
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$308.59M | -17.3% | -14.3% | — | 4.5% |
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$6.34B | — | — | — | 0.1% |
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$5.45B | -12.9% | -8.5% | 33.6 | 8.4% |
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SGBAF
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$2.23B | -15.6% | — | — | 0.0% |
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$1.37B | +37.5% | +10.7% | — | 5.8% |
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| 5D | 20D | 120D | MTD | YTD | |
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| SSP | +1.2% | -0.6% | -15.0% | -0.3% | -17.3% |
| SPY | +0.1% | -0.4% | +15.1% | +0.4% | +12.9% |
| vs SPY | +1.1% | -0.2% | -30.1% | -0.7% | -30.2% |
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