Observed Signal · Aug 7, 2026 · earnings · Source: SEC API · Impact: 4.5/5
10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Scripps (2026-08-07)
The E.W. Scripps Company reported its Q2 2026 financial results, marked by an operating revenue decline of 9.2% year-over-year to $490.4 million and a net loss attributable to shareholders of $1.17 billion (or -$12.68 per share). The results were severely impacted by a $1.14 billion non-cash impairment of goodwill and intangible assets within the Scripps Networks segment, driven by weak national advertising demand, linear ratings pressures, and Nielsen measurement methodology changes. Operating revenues were also pressured by a 16.7% drop in Local Media distribution revenue due to temporary blackout periods during carriage disputes with Comcast and DirecTV, though partially offset by higher political advertising ($29.7 million vs. $3.1 million in Q2 2025). Scripps continued portfolio reshaping through station swaps with Gray Media, non-core asset sales (WRTV, WFTX, Court TV), and an enterprise transformation plan targeting $125-$150 million in annualized EBITDA growth by 2028.
The filing reveals substantial operational distress in national network linear advertising leading to a massive $1.14B impairment, accompanied by rising carriage renewal friction with major pay-TV distributors.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Q2 2026 total operating revenues fell 9.2% YoY to $490.40 million, driven by core ad declines and a $26.7 million impact from MVPD carriage blackout disputes.
- The company recognized a $1.14 billion non-cash impairment charge on goodwill and intangibles in the Scripps Networks division, resulting in a quarterly net loss of $1.15 billion.
- Proceeds from Q1 2026 divestitures (WRTV, WFTX, and Court TV) generated $127 million, alongside an asset swap of stations across five markets completed with Gray Media in May 2026.
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