E.W. SCRIPPS Co
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 6, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 6, 2026
SSP$3.69+3.7%Stored close · as of Nov 10, 2026
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Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
| (in thousands, except share data) | As of September 30, 2026 | As of December 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $83,390 | $27,923 |
| Accounts receivable (less allowances — $7,399 and $5,909) | 501,991 | 569,307 |
| Miscellaneous | 42,310 | 47,255 |
| Assets held for sale | — | 102,933 |
| Total current assets | 627,691 | 747,418 |
| Investments | 17,368 | 14,369 |
| Property and equipment | 421,944 | 407,966 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 80,720 | 95,975 |
| Goodwill | 931,534 | 1,918,334 |
| Other intangible assets | 1,318,059 | 1,517,776 |
| Programming | 217,789 | 280,359 |
| Miscellaneous | 22,511 | 26,431 |
| Total Assets | $3,637,616 | $5,008,628 |
| Liabilities and Equity | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $65,518 | $63,420 |
| Unearned revenue | 52,488 | 22,166 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | — | 8,854 |
| Accrued liabilities: | ||
| Employee compensation and benefits | 52,909 | 55,657 |
| Accrued taxes | 21,821 | 34,576 |
| Programming liability | 162,574 | 141,914 |
| Accrued interest | 21,471 | 53,791 |
| Miscellaneous | 41,769 | 41,813 |
| Other current liabilities | 26,246 | 24,347 |
| Liabilities held for sale | — | 7,063 |
| Total current liabilities | 444,796 | 453,601 |
| Long-term debt (less current portion) | 2,457,441 | 2,585,534 |
| Deferred income taxes | 201,467 | 268,427 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 73,326 | 85,885 |
| Other liabilities (less current portion) | 317,959 | 369,089 |
| Equity: | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par — authorized: 25,000,000 shares; none outstanding | — | — |
| Preferred stock — Series A, $100,000 par; 6,000 shares issued and outstanding (redemption value of $799,260 at September 30, 2026 and $749,587 at December 31, 2025) | 419,159 | 419,159 |
| Common stock, $0.01 par: | ||
| Class A — authorized: 240,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 81,085,753 and 77,081,135 shares | 811 | 771 |
| Voting — authorized: 60,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 11,932,722 and 11,932,722 shares | 119 | 119 |
| Total preferred and common stock | 420,089 | 420,049 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,478,540 | 1,467,347 |
| Accumulated deficit | (1,692,262) | (576,881) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes | (63,740) | (64,423) |
| Total equity | 142,627 | 1,246,092 |
| Total Liabilities and Equity | $3,637,616 | $5,008,628 |
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