- E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) is off 4.1% after dueling price target actions today in the wake of posting a Q2 loss Friday.
- Jefferies Group has lowered its target on the shares to $23, from $25. It maintains a Hold rating on the stock.
- Scripps closed Friday at $20.25 and is now trading at $19.42.
- Meanwhile, Benchmark has raised its target on Scripps to $29, from $28, implying a 49% upside from today's price.
- The stock picked up 3% on Friday after it posted a loss due to restructuring costs. It was the first quarter reporting under reorganized categories following a merger/spinoff with Journal Media Group.
- Previously: Scripps up 3.7% as TV results boosted by retransmission revenues (Aug. 07 2015)