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E.W. Scripps (SSP) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 8, 2026
E.W. Scripps (SSP) reported revenue of $517M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -1% from a year earlier and -8% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.8%, net loss $1.8M (0.3% of revenue).
E.W. Scripps, Q1 2026: revenue $517M (-1% year over year), operating margin 4.8%, net loss $1.8M, operating cash flow $3.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $517M | -8% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $24.8M | -41% | -10% |
| Net earnings | −$1.8M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $3.5M | -92% | — |
| Free cash flow | $350K | -99% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $516.9M in Q1 2026, down 1% year over year and down 8% from the previous quarter. Core advertising was the largest line at 59% of revenue. Core advertising lost $17.0M year over year (down 5%), 226% of the total change.
Operating profit was $24.8M, a 4.8% margin (down 0.4 points year over year). Total costs fell 1% while revenue fell 1%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $1.8M, narrower than the previous quarter's $28.5M loss. Net interest and other expense of $29.2M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $3.5M. Non-cash charges added back $35.3M of depreciation and amortization and $6.5M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $36.6M. Capital expenditures of $3.2M left free cash flow of $350K.
Questions
What was E.W. Scripps' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
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Was E.W. Scripps profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $24.8M (4.8% of revenue) and net loss $1.8M.
Source: E.W. Scripps 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.