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E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$2.69 +2.67% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.70

E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 40/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $242.8M
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As of 2026-11-03, E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (NASDAQ: SSP) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $2.69 (+2.67% 1D, market cap $242.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, SSP ranks #90 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Broadcasting), SSP carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.8%. By comparison, IHRT (iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A)) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $246.0M) and GTN (Gray Media Inc.) posts a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.1%, cap $462.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SSP leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GTN leads on capital efficiency (4.1% ROIC).

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Per SSP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000832428), E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) generated $2.15B in revenue (-14.3% YoY), -$100.9M in net income, and $6.5M in free cash flow against $5.01B in total assets and $2.59B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk E
Cash (13)Whales (5)SEC (6)Macro (7)CEO (9)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8.2% Base Target
$6 Bull$2 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SSP)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (40/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SSP SCORES 40/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (33% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.3% FCF Margin ($6.5M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+9/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 45% Net Buy • Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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48
Grade D$2.84-6.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
45
Grade D$2.65-24.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
43
Grade D$2.01+33.8% Next Q
Current
40
Grade D-$2.69-7.4% Hist 90D α
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While SSP currently carries a cautious 40/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.86) and Max Pain ($2.82) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $5.66.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
5030 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
4 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE30% OF RANGE
L: $2$2.69H: $5
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 14 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: ERQD 13 / 40
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NEUTRAL (65)

3.8% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 2.79% FCF yield.

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BEARISH (30)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 4/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (35)

14/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 7/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like SSP
  • ✓Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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SSP // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -44.65%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-03O $2.52H $2.69L $2.52C $2.69VOL 740.5K
RES: $2.62SUP: $1.78SMA50: $2.86SMA200: $3.40
$5.40$4.46$3.51$2.57$1.63RES $2.62SUP $1.78$2.692026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -14.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SSP)

Communication Services Rank #90 of 132 ⚔️ IHRT vs SSP Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (SSP vs. IHRT, GTN, EVC, MDIA)

Industry: Broadcasting (24 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) ranks #90 by composite RQD confidence (40/100, grade D-) and #89 by equity capitalization ($242.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SSP leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while GTN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 4.1% ROIC and — gross margin. IHRT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 48/100 (D) compared with SSP at 40/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SSP ACTIVE
E.W. Scripps Company (Class A)
D- 40/100 — — 3.8% +2.67% $242.8M Benchmark Subject
IHRT
iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A)
D 48/100 — — — -1.63% $246.0M /ihrt-vs-ssp →
GTN
Gray Media Inc.
D- 38/100 — — 4.1% +3.56% $462.4M /gtn-vs-ssp →
EVC
Entravision Communications Corporation
E 25/100 — 58.9% -35.0% +5.91% $562.0M /evc-vs-ssp →
MDIA
Mediaco Holding Inc. (Class A)
D- 37/100 — — -18.7% +14.61% $74.8M /mdia-vs-ssp →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000832428 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) reported GAAP revenue of $2.15B (-14.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.51B , and -6.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$100.9M, operating cash flow of $53.1M, and free cash flow of $6.5M (-97.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, SSP closed FY2025 with $5.01B in total assets against $2.59B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $2.15B -$100.9M $53.1M $6.5M $5.01B $2.59B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.51B $146.2M $365.7M $300.4M $5.20B $2.56B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $2.29B -$947.8M $111.6M $111.6M — —

3. SSP Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SSP stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (NASDAQ: SSP) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $2.69 (+2.67% 1D, market cap $242.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, SSP ranks #90 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SSP compare to IHRT and GTN in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Broadcasting), SSP carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.8%. By comparison, IHRT (iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A)) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $246.0M) and GTN (Gray Media Inc.) posts a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.1%, cap $462.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SSP leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GTN leads on capital efficiency (4.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SSP?

Per SSP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000832428), E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) generated $2.15B in revenue (-14.3% YoY), -$100.9M in net income, and $6.5M in free cash flow against $5.01B in total assets and $2.59B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is SSP trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SSP last traded at $2.69 (+2.67% on volume of 557,460 shares), positioning the stock -5.94% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.86) and -20.88% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.40). Across its 52-week range of $1.52 to $5.39, SSP sits at the 30.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 50.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.35 to $3.03).

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SSP — E.W. Scripps Company (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 40/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $2.69 (+2.67% 1D, market capitalization $242.8M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.8%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 8.6%, and free cash flow yield of 2.79%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (5/20) + Insider Conviction (9/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (7/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (6/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 2.07x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

.W. Scripps Company (Class A) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Communication Services sector and Broadcasting industry..2B. FY 2025 revenue was $2.15B, indicating a broadcasting revenue base of meaningful scale.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) reported $2.15B in annual revenue (up from $2.51B in FY2024, -14.3% YoY) and -$100.9M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.29B revenue, -$947.8M net income) through FY2025, SSP scaled operating cash flow to $53.1M and free cash flow to $6.5M, backed by $5.01B in total assets against $2.59B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 40/100): Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 2.79% and institutional whale pillar of 5/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 5/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $1.52 – $5.39 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation and 12.5x EV/EBITDA against 8.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Broadcasting (Communication Services), SSP carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can SSP sustain or expand its 8.6% operating margin and 3.8% ROIC against Broadcasting peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.15B and free cash flow of $6.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $2.59B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is SSP's equity valuation to Communication Services capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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BR BreakoutHunter RQD DEBATE OPENER • Swing & Catalyst Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $3.35 (+27.9%)
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Price rose 4.56% on 892641 volume with EV/EBITDA of 12.5 and FY 2025 operating income of $184.0M.

Picked up a starter position in SSP in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $2.62. Price rose 4.56% on 892641 volume with EV/EBITDA of 12.5 and FY 2025 operating income of $184.0M.. Trading inside a $1.52–$5.39 52-week range with 2.79% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Broadcasting multiples expand this quarter.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — SSP's 6/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

CR CreditSpread_Watch RQD DEBATE OPENER • Balance Sheet Analyst 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.12 (-19.1%)
Spot @ $2.62

Debt of $2.59B against cash of $27.9M with Piotroski F of 4/9 and Altman Z of 2.5 signals balance-sheet vulnerability.

Careful chasing SSP at $2.62. Debt of $2.59B against cash of $27.9M with Piotroski F of 4/9 and Altman Z of 2.5 signals balance-sheet vulnerability.. Gross margin is 0.0%, but operating margin is 8.6%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $2.12 on multiple compression.

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