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E.W. Scripps vs Newsmax: SSP and NMAX compared
E.W. Scripps is the larger company: $545M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $54.1M for Newsmax (Q2 2026). Newsmax is growing faster (+16% against +4% a year earlier). E.W. Scripps is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.3% against 2.4%.
Where the money goes: SSP and NMAX
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.
Newsmax (NMAX) · Q2 2026
Newsmax, Q2 2026: revenue $54.1M (+16% year over year), operating margin 2.4%, net earnings $2.9M, operating cash flow −$124K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| E.W. Scripps (SSP) | Newsmax (NMAX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $545M | $54.1M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +16% |
| Gross margin | — | 43.1% |
| Operating margin | 12.3% | 2.4% |
| Net earnings | $37.7M | $2.9M |
| Net margin | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $132M | −$124K |
| Free cash flow | $120M | — |
| Market value | $299M | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $4.93 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
E.W. Scripps
- Advertising: $357M (65%)
- Distribution: $181M (33%)
- Other: $7.0M (1%)
Newsmax
- Service revenue: $53.1M (98%)
- Product sales: $1.1M (2%)
- Books, Media and Other Product Sales: $151K (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, E.W. Scripps or Newsmax?
E.W. Scripps is the larger company: $545M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $54.1M for Newsmax (Q2 2026).
Is E.W. Scripps or Newsmax growing faster?
Newsmax is growing faster (+16% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, E.W. Scripps or Newsmax?
E.W. Scripps is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.3% against 2.4%.
More: E.W. Scripps earnings · how E.W. Scripps makes money · Newsmax earnings · how Newsmax makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.