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Sinclair vs E.W. Scripps: SBGI and SSP compared
Sinclair is the larger company: $893M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $545M for E.W. Scripps (Q3 2026). Sinclair is growing faster (+16% against +4% a year earlier). Sinclair is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.0% against 12.3%.
Where the money goes: SBGI and SSP
Sinclair (SBGI) · Q3 2026
Sinclair, Q3 2026: revenue $893M (+16% year over year), operating margin 15.0%, net earnings $43.0M, operating cash flow $129M. 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.
| Sinclair (SBGI) | E.W. Scripps (SSP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $893M | $545M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +16% | +4% |
| Operating margin | 15.0% | 12.3% |
| Net earnings | $43.0M | $37.7M |
| Net margin | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $129M | $132M |
| Free cash flow | $109M | $120M |
| Market value | $991M | $299M |
| P/E | 9.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $17.43 | $4.93 |
Where the revenue comes from
E.W. Scripps
- Advertising: $357M (65%)
- Distribution: $181M (33%)
- Other: $7.0M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Sinclair or E.W. Scripps?
Sinclair is the larger company: $893M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $545M for E.W. Scripps (Q3 2026).
Is Sinclair or E.W. Scripps growing faster?
Sinclair is growing faster (+16% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Sinclair or E.W. Scripps?
Sinclair is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.0% against 12.3%.
More: Sinclair earnings · how Sinclair 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 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.