E.W. Scripps Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
E.W. Scripps NASDAQ: SSP reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said reflected progress…

North American horizontal rig count and completion activity levels, particularly in the Permian Basin
E&P operator capital expenditure budgets and drilling program announcements from major customers
WTI crude oil prices with 90-180 day lag (operators adjust activity based on sustained price levels)
Market share gains in specific product categories such as wellbore isolation or artificial lift systems
high - Revenue directly correlates with upstream E&P capital spending, which is highly cyclical and tied to commodity prices and global oil demand. During economic expansions, industrial activity and transportation fuel demand drive oil prices higher, prompting operators to increase drilling budgets. Conversely, recessions reduce energy demand, compress oil prices, and cause immediate cuts to completion activity. The 18-month cycle from oil price movement to equipment demand creates volatility in INVX's order patterns.
Moderate sensitivity through two channels: (1) Higher rates increase financing costs for E&P customers, potentially constraining drilling budgets for leveraged operators, particularly smaller independents. (2) Rising rates strengthen the US dollar, which pressures oil prices by making crude more expensive for foreign buyers, indirectly reducing domestic drilling activity. However, INVX's minimal debt (0.08 D/E) insulates the company from direct financing cost pressures. The primary impact is through customer behavior rather than INVX's own capital structure.
Energy transition and peak oil demand concerns could reduce long-term investment in fossil fuel production, compressing North American drilling activity over 10-15 year horizon
Consolidation among E&P operators (majors acquiring independents) increases customer bargaining power and pricing pressure on service providers
Technological shift toward longer laterals and reduced well counts per pad could decrease equipment demand per unit of production
value with growth optionality - The 1.8x P/S and 8.1x EV/EBITDA multiples suggest value orientation, while 18.9% revenue growth and 89.8% net income growth attract growth investors betting on the current upcycle. The 4.7% FCF yield appeals to cash flow-focused investors. The stock attracts cyclical investors who time energy equipment exposure based on commodity price inflection points and rig count trends. Momentum investors have driven recent performance (51.6% six-month return) as the oilfield services sector rotates into favor.
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2023 | $416.5M $416.5M–$416.5M | — | -$0.02 | — | — | Low1 |
FY2024 | $640.6M $640.6M–$640.6M | ▲ +53.8% | $1.33 | — | — | Low1 |
FY2025 | $944.8M $944.8M–$944.8M | ▲ +47.5% | $1.12 | ▼ -16.3% | — | Low1 |
E.W. Scripps NASDAQ: SSP reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said reflected progress…

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| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INVX◀ | — | -0.11% | — | — | — | — | — |
| $144.40 | -1.49% | $643.8B | 23.9 | -452.2% | 890.5% | 1499 | |
| $181.46 | -0.58% | $384.4B | 32.6 | -464.4% | 666.9% | 1494 | |
| $113.82 | -0.88% | $150.3B | 19.0 | +751.1% | 1360.5% | 1503 | |
| $71.95 | -1.36% | $93.1B | 31.0 | +1377.7% | 2190.8% | 1499 | |
| $53.26 | +0.51% | $83.7B | 24.2 | -159.8% | 938.1% | 1511 | |
| $244.97 | +1.08% | $76.7B | 15.6 | -444.0% | 305.0% | 1503 | |
| Sector avg | — | -0.40% | — | 24.4 | +101.4% | 1058.6% | 1502 |