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E.W. Scripps (SSP) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 7, 2026
E.W. Scripps (SSP) reported revenue of $490M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -9% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -236.0%, net loss $1.2B (234.8% of revenue).
E.W. Scripps, Q2 2026: revenue $490M (-9% year over year), operating margin -236.0%, net loss $1.2B, operating cash flow $13.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $490M | -5% | -9% |
| Operating profit | −$1.2B | -4774% | -1611% |
| Net earnings | −$1.2B | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $13.6M | +288% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $490.4M in Q2 2026, down 9% year over year and down 5% from the previous quarter. Core advertising was the largest line at 58% of revenue. Core advertising lost $46.3M year over year (down 14%), 93% of the total change.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $1,157.5M, an operating margin of -236.0%. Total costs grew 256% against a revenue fall of 9%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+18753%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $1,151.2M, wider than the previous quarter's $1.8M loss.
Operating cash flow was $13.6M. Non-cash charges added back $35.1M of depreciation and amortization and $6.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $1,123.8M. Capital expenditures of $16.5M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$2.9M.
Questions
What was E.W. Scripps' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
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Was E.W. Scripps profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $1.2B (-236.0% of revenue) and net loss $1.2B.
Source: E.W. Scripps 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.