E.W. Scripps Co. (SSP) Tops Q1 EPS by 4c

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Scripps reports first-quarter 2017 results

May 5, 2017 7:30 AM EDT

CINCINNATI, May 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) today reported operating results for the first quarter of 2017.

For the quarter, net loss was $1.9 million or 2 cents per share. In the prior-year quarter, the net income was $4.9 million or 6 cents per share.

For the quarter, total revenue was $211 million compared to $209 million in first-quarter 2016.

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