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E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$2.52 +4.56% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.54

E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 51/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 51/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $233.5M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.54 (+0.63%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 0.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 51/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 49.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SSP)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (51/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY SSP SCORES 51/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.3% FCF Margin ($6.5M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+12/20 pts (24% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 26% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 49.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 14 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C$2.86-5.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$2.69-19.7% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C-$2.16+16.7% Next Q

Current

Grade D$2.52-1.3% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C (59) → D (51)Full Audit →

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While SSP currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to SEC 10-K Forensic Risk (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.89) and Max Pain ($2.65) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $5.66.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $SSP• $2.4M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite

Contract: “SSP Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,081

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $307/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.1K

Yr 2

$11.7K

Yr 3

$12.4K

Yr 4

$13.1K

Yr 5

$13.8K

Yr 6

$14.5K

Yr 7

$15.3K

Yr 8

$16.2K

Yr 9

$17.1K

Yr 10

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SSP // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -47.39%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-10-30O $2.51H $2.67L $2.51C $2.52VOL 740.5K

RES: $2.66SUP: $1.84SMA50: $2.89SMA200: $3.41

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -14.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SSP)

Communication Services Rank #80 of 132 ⚔️ IHRT vs SSP Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (SSP vs. IHRT, GTN, EVC, MDIA)

Industry: Broadcasting (24 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) ranks #80 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #89 by equity capitalization ($233.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SSP leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while GTN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 4.1% ROIC and — gross margin. IHRT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 61/100 (C-) compared with SSP at 51/100 (D).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
SSP ACTIVE E.W. Scripps Company (Class A)	D	51/100	—	—	3.8%	+4.56%	$233.5M	Benchmark Subject
IHRT iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A)	C-	61/100	—	—	—	+12.82%	$235.3M	/ihrt-vs-ssp →
GTN Gray Media Inc.	D	48/100	—	—	4.1%	+4.20%	$460.3M	/gtn-vs-ssp →
EVC Entravision Communications Corporation	D-	37/100	—	58.9%	-35.0%	+2.45%	$578.6M	/evc-vs-ssp →
MDIA Mediaco Holding Inc. (Class A)	E	31/100	—	—	-18.7%	-8.33%	$83.2M	/mdia-vs-ssp →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000832428

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) reported GAAP revenue of $2.15B (-14.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.51B , and -6.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$100.9M, operating cash flow of $53.1M, and free cash flow of $6.5M (-97.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, SSP closed FY2025 with $5.01B in total assets against $2.59B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$2.15B	-$100.9M	$53.1M	$6.5M	$5.01B	$2.59B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$2.51B	$146.2M	$365.7M	$300.4M	$5.20B	$2.56B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$2.29B	-$947.8M	$111.6M	$111.6M	—	—

3. SSP Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SSP stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (NASDAQ: SSP) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $2.52 (+4.56% 1D, market cap $233.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, SSP ranks #80 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SSP compare to IHRT and GTN in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Broadcasting), SSP carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.8%. By comparison, IHRT (iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A)) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $235.3M) and GTN (Gray Media Inc.) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.1%, cap $460.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SSP leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GTN leads on capital efficiency (4.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SSP?

Per SSP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000832428), E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) generated $2.15B in revenue (-14.3% YoY), -$100.9M in net income, and $6.5M in free cash flow against $5.01B in total assets and $2.59B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is SSP trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SSP last traded at $2.52 (+4.56% on volume of 892,641 shares), positioning the stock -12.80% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.89) and -26.10% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.41). Across its 52-week range of $1.52 to $5.39, SSP sits at the 25.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.20 to $2.84).

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Does SSP pay a dividend and is it safe?

E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) (SSP) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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