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E.W. Scripps Co. (SSP) Reports In-Line Q4 EPS, Revenues Beat

February 28, 2020 7:31 AM EST

E.W. Scripps Co. (NASDAQ: SSP) reported Q4 EPS of $0.13, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.13. Revenue for the quarter came in at $444 million versus the consensus estimate of $422.86 million.

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Scripps has delivered financial results that have met or exceeded expectations for the last nine consecutive quarters.In 2019, Scripps completed strategic television station acquisitions that position it as the fourth-largest independent local broadcaster, with 60 stations in 42 markets reaching 31% of U.S. TV households and bolstering the company\'s economic durability.During the first half of 2020, Scripps will renegotiate retransmission... More