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Liberty Media vs E.W. Scripps: FWONA and SSP compared
Liberty Media is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $545M for E.W. Scripps (Q3 2026). Liberty Media is growing faster (+13% against +4% a year earlier). Liberty Media is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against 12.3%.
Where the money goes: FWONA and SSP
Liberty Media (FWONA) · Q3 2026
Liberty Media, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (+13% year over year), operating margin 19.3%, net earnings $163M, operating cash flow $382M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
E.W. Scripps (SSP) · Q3 2026
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.
| Liberty Media (FWONA) | E.W. Scripps (SSP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.2B | $545M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +13% | +4% |
| Operating margin | 19.3% | 12.3% |
| Net earnings | $163M | $37.7M |
| Net margin | 13.3% | 6.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $382M | $132M |
| Free cash flow | $337M | $120M |
| Market value | $26.7B | $299M |
| P/E | 75.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $111.00 | $4.93 |
Where the revenue comes from
Liberty Media
- Primary: $1.0B (84%)
- Other: $193M (16%)
E.W. Scripps
- Advertising: $357M (65%)
- Distribution: $181M (33%)
- Other: $7.0M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Liberty Media or E.W. Scripps?
Liberty Media is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $545M for E.W. Scripps (Q3 2026).
Is Liberty Media or E.W. Scripps growing faster?
Liberty Media is growing faster (+13% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Liberty Media or E.W. Scripps?
Liberty Media is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against 12.3%.
More: Liberty Media earnings · how Liberty Media makes money · E.W. Scripps earnings · how E.W. Scripps makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.