The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) Stock Forecast
SSP analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $4.93 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +83.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.02
- 52-week range
- $1.54 – $5.16
SSP analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SSP price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SSP earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.02 | −$0.02 | −$0.02 | −$0.55 | +170.9% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$12.38 | −$12.38 | −$12.38 | −$1.87 | +138.8% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$1.00 | −$1.00 | −$1.00 | −$12.38 | +91.9% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SSP revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $545.5M | $539.4M | $555.0M | +3.7% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.18B | $2.17B | $2.20B | +1.4% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.97B | $1.95B | $1.99B | −9.5% | 4 |
SSP EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SSP revenue: reported and forecast
SSP EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | −$0.02 | — | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | −$12.38 | −123,900.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.83 | −$0.83 | −$0.83 | −$0.83 | −$1.00 | +20.5% | 0 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SSP earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SSP beat in 4 of 12.
What analysts expect from SSP
4 analysts cover E.W. Scripps; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $4.93, 83.4% above the latest close of $2.69. Analysts expect earnings of −$12.38 per share for 2026, +138.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is −$1.00 per share on revenue of $2.0 billion. E.W. Scripps beat the EPS estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.
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SSP forecast FAQ
What is E.W. Scripps's price target?
The average analyst price target for E.W. Scripps is $4.93, 83.4% above the latest close of $2.69.
Is E.W. Scripps a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering E.W. Scripps, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is E.W. Scripps's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$12.38 per share for 2026 (range −$12.38 to −$12.38); for 2027 the estimate is −$1.00.
What is E.W. Scripps's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.2 billion, growth of 1.4%; for 2027 it is $2.0 billion.
When does E.W. Scripps report earnings?
E.W. Scripps is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $-0.02.
Does E.W. Scripps usually beat earnings estimates?
E.W. Scripps reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.