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

$2.62 +3.97% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.63

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.

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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 $2.62 (+3.97% 1D, market cap $242.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 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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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SSP?

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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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.63 (+0.52%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 0.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (40/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-7.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk E

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8% Base Target

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$2.84-6.7% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$2.65-24.2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$2.01+30.3% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$2.62-7.4% 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 ($2.75) 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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Contract: “SSP Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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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 RANGE28% OF RANGE

L: $2$2.62H: $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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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

NEUTRAL (65)

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

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BEARISH (30)

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

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

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: -46.09%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-03O $2.52H $2.62L $2.52C $2.62VOL 740.5K

RES: $2.62SUP: $1.78SMA50: $2.86SMA200: $3.40

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

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

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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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%	+3.97%	$242.8M	Benchmark Subject
IHRT iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A)	D	48/100	—	—	—	+4.55%	$246.0M	/ihrt-vs-ssp →
GTN Gray Media Inc.	D-	38/100	—	—	4.1%	+0.45%	$462.4M	/gtn-vs-ssp →
EVC Entravision Communications Corporation	E	25/100	—	58.9%	-35.0%	-2.87%	$562.0M	/evc-vs-ssp →
MDIA Mediaco Holding Inc. (Class A)	D-	37/100	—	—	-18.7%	-10.10%	$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?

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

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

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

SSP last traded at $2.62 (+3.97% on volume of 740,533 shares), positioning the stock -8.39% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.86) and -22.94% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.40). Across its 52-week range of $1.52 to $5.39, SSP sits at the 28.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 50.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.29 to $2.95).

SSP Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Should I buy, hold, or sell SSP stock right now?

E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell — SELL) with 40/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (4% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is SSP's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

SSP's 12-month base price target is $2.41 (range $1.88 to $5.66), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:40:18Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, SSP scores 40 out of 100 with a letter grade of D- and the verdict label "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow."

Fundamental Cash Engine (13 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 3.8% and an FCF yield of 2.79%. Both figures sit in the low range of what the source data reports, indicating modest capital efficiency and thin cash generation relative to the share price.
Whale 13F Flow (5 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning score weakly. For an investor, this signals limited evidence of sponsorship from large holders.
Insider Conviction (9 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow score below midpoint, suggesting insider activity does not provide strong confirmation of the equity thesis.
Macro Regime Fit (7 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity score weakly. The stock is market-correlated with no defensive offset identified in the source data.
Forensic Balance Sheet (6 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z of 2.5, Piotroski F of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 2.07 score poorly. This is the most significant drag on the rating and is the pillar an investor should weigh most heavily.

Investor implications: the rating points to a balance-sheet-driven risk profile. Upside would most plausibly depend on improved cash flow conversion and deleveraging, neither of which the source data demonstrates in the latest period. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the EV/EBITDA of 12.5 against negative net margin of -4.7%, meaning enterprise value is substantial relative to reported earnings. Second-order risk centers on debt service capacity if operating income does not sustain its FY 2025 level.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$2150.6M	$184.0M	$-100.9M	N/A	$6.5M	$27.9M	$2585.5M
FY 2024	$2509.8M	$412.5M	$146.2M	N/A	$300.4M	$23.9M	$2560.6M
FY 2023	$2292.9M	$-753.2M	$-947.8M	N/A	$111.6M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $2509.8M in FY 2024 to $2150.6M in FY 2025, and net income moved from $146.2M to $-100.9M. Per the market data, operating margin is 8.6% and net margin is -4.7%, with ROIC of 3.8%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, both weak signals. Per the SEC financials, debt of $2585.5M against cash of $27.9M in FY 2025 indicates a highly levered posture, consistent with the Debt/Equity of 2.07 cited in the RQD rating.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Catalyst (GREEN), Yahoo Finance: Headline reports SSP shares rising today. The item is a market-action report; no underlying driver is detailed in the source summary.
Market Wire (YELLOW), MarketBeat: Reports a "Hold" rating from Wall Street brokerages for NASDAQ:SSP.
Market Wire (YELLOW), Stock Titan: Notes management call timing tied to results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 6.
Risk Watch (RED), Yahoo Finance: Reports Scripps cut 431 positions while creating over 100 new local roles.
Market Wire (YELLOW), Stock Titan: Covers a Scripps Howard Fund donor initiative to provide over 200,000 free books to children at underserved schools, a non-financial item.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, sector is Communication Services, industry is Broadcasting, supply_chain is NONE, and there are no butterfly links or proprietary signals.

Open Questions

What drove the swing from net income of $146.2M in FY 2024 to $-100.9M in FY 2025, and how much of it is recurring?
What is the debt maturity schedule and refinancing exposure against $2585.5M of reported debt?
Why is reported FCF of $6.5M in FY 2025 so far below the $300.4M reported in FY 2024?
What EPS figures underlie the valuation, given EPS is reported as N/A across all periods?
What institutional or insider positions exist beyond the RQD-scored flow signals?

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 19h ago

Why are E.W. Scripps (SSP) shares soaring today

Yahoo Finance report covering E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 22h ago

E.W. Scripps Company (The) (NASDAQ:SSP) Stock Rated "Hold" by Wall Street Brokerages

MarketBeat report covering E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago

The management call follows Scripps' results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 6.

Stock Titan report covering E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🔴 RISK WATCH Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

E. W. Scripps Company Cuts 431 Positions, Creates Over 100 New Local Roles

Yahoo Finance report covering E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago

Donors will help Scripps Howard Fund provide more than 200,000 free books to children at underserved schools

Stock Titan report covering E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo • 5d ago

Scripps raises full-year political guide, completes 2026 workforce reductions

CINCINNATI, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has raised its expectations for full-year 2026 midterm Local Media political advertising revenue to about $275 million, which is about

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🟢 CATALYST Benzinga • 6d ago

E.W. Scripps Eliminates 431 Employees On Tuesday, Bringing Total Number This Year to ~850 Under Its Transformation Plan To Generate $125M - $150M Of Enterprise EBITDA Growth By 2028

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) has raised its expectations for full-year 2026 midterm Local Media political advertising revenue to about $275 million, which is about 40% above its 2022 midterm election revenue.On

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

SSP Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $2.62?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.22 (-11.9%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SSP (D- • RQD 40/100) a Buy at $2.52?

Welcome to the SSP (E.W. Scripps Company (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 40/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Broadcasting. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.89 (-25.0%)

Spot @ $2.52

Pump the brakes on SSP — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SSP, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $2.97 (+17.9%)

Spot @ $2.52

SSP cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SSP, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Broadcasting and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $2.52 (52-wk range $1.52 - $5.39), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.