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E. W. Scripps Company Class A (SSP): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy1 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 3 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 3 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $5.90, the highest $8.00, the lowest $3.80. The average is +119.3% from the last price of $2.69.
Analyst ratings 4
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI PerPlexity BroadcastingPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $3.00 → $2.50−16.7% | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 23:06 | — | |
| Steven Cahall★★★★★★★★★★#1037 · hits 56% · avg +8.4% | Wells Fargo | $3.80 | Hold | +41.3% | Assigned | 14.10.26on TipRanks 05:50 | −2.8%next day +3.4% | ↗ |
| AI Google BroadcastingGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $3.00 → $2.50−16.7% | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 13.10.26on TipRanks Oct 12 23:05 | — | |
| AI Google BroadcastingGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $2.50 → $3.00+20.0% | Hold | +11.5% | Reiterated | 11.10.26on TipRanks Oct 10 23:05 | — | |
| AI xAi BroadcastingxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $2.50 → $3.00+20.0% | Hold | +11.5% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek BroadcastingDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $2.50 → $3.00+20.0% | Hold | +11.5% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI BroadcastingOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $2.50 → $3.00+20.0% | Hold | +11.5% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity BroadcastingPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $2.50 → $3.00+20.0% | Hold | +11.5% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| AI xAi BroadcastingxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $2.50 | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks Sep 30 23:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek BroadcastingDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $2.50 | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks Sep 30 23:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI BroadcastingOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $2.50 | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks Sep 30 23:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic BroadcastingAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $2.50 | Sell | −7.1% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks Sep 30 23:05 | — | |
| AI Google BroadcastingGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $2.50 | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks Sep 30 23:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity BroadcastingPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $2.50 | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks Sep 30 23:05 | — | |
| Curry Baker★★★★★★★★★★#1153 · hits 54% · avg +10.9% | Guggenheim | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 25.08.26on TipRanks Aug 26 07:30 | −1.2%next day −4.3% · 5 days −0.4% | ↗ |
| Steven Cahall★★★★★★★★★★#1037 · hits 56% · avg +8.4% | Wells Fargo | $4.70 → $3.80−19.1% | Hold | +41.3% | Assigned | 11.08.26on TipRanks 06:55 | −0.3%next day +2.2% · 5 days +0.1% | ↗ |
| Daniel Kurnos★★★★★★★★★★#1978 · hits 50% · avg +6.1% | Benchmark Co. | $8.00 | Buy | +197.4% | Reiterated | 10.08.26on TipRanks 07:50 | +0.3%next day −0.3% · 5 days −2.1% | ↗ |
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Best analysts covering E. W. Scripps Company Class A
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $5.90 at a price of $2.60 (+126.9%); now: $5.90 at $2.69 (+119.3%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 05.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $-0.06 (from $-0.09 to $-0.02). Last quarter: $-0.35.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $545M (from $539M to $555M). Last quarter: $490M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Communicationservices
About E. W. Scripps Company Class A
- CEO: Adam Symson
- Employees: 4,600
- Scripps Center, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
- www.scripps.com
Operating as a diversified media organization, The E.W. Scripps Company, along with its affiliated entities, manages a collection of both regional and national media properties. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Local Media, Scripps Network, and Other segments. Within the Local Media division, the company oversees broadcast television stations that generate news, informative, and entertainment programming, including their associated digital platforms. Furthermore, this segment handles network, syndicated, and proprietary content. The Scripps Network division encompasses a suite of national television networks. These networks reach audiences via over-the-air broadcasts, cable/satellite services, connected TV platforms, and various digital channels. Beyond these core segments, the company delivers content and services directly to users via the internet, smartphones, and tablet devices. Among its notable offerings are Newsy, a national news outlet covering politics, entertainment, science, and technology stories; the renowned Scripps National Spelling Bee; and an investigative reporting bureau located in Washington, D.C. The company also features ION, a national broadcast television channel specializing in popular crime and justice procedural shows, accessible via over-the-air transmission and subscription television platforms. Its services cater to both general audiences and corporate clients. Overall, The E.W. Scripps Company manages a vast network comprising 61 television stations. Established in 1878, the firm maintains its main offices in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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