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E.W. Scripps (SSP) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026
E.W. Scripps (SSP) reported revenue of $545M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.3%, net earnings $37.7M (6.9% of revenue).
E.W. Scripps, Q3 2026: revenue $545M (+4% year over year), operating margin 12.3%, net earnings $37.7M, operating cash flow $132M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $545M | +11% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $67.3M | — | +79% |
| Net earnings | $37.7M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $132M | +870% | +504% |
| Free cash flow | $120M | — | 19× |
What changed
Revenue was $544.9M in Q3 2026, up 4% year over year and up 11% from the previous quarter. Core advertising was the largest line at 50% of revenue. Political added $77.0M year over year (up 1388%), 405% of the total change. Other declined 18%.
Operating profit was $67.3M, a 12.3% margin (up 5.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 156% reached operating profit, above the 7% margin then. Total costs fell 2% while revenue rose 4%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+29%). Net earnings were $37.7M. The tax line was a benefit of $26.0M on pre-tax earnings of $11.6M.
Operating cash flow was $131.8M (up 504% year over year), 350% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $31.3M of depreciation and amortization and $3.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $59.6M. Capital expenditures of $12.1M left free cash flow of $119.6M.
Questions
What was E.W. Scripps' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
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Was E.W. Scripps profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $67.3M (12.3% of revenue) and net earnings $37.7M.
Source: E.W. Scripps 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.