Insider Buying: E.W. Scripps Major Shareholder Boosts Stake

Savannah Brickner, a major shareholder, has purchased over 66,000 shares of E.W. Scripps stock in recent days.

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) major shareholder Savannah Brickner has purchased a total of 66,226 shares of the company's stock over the past two trading days. The shares were acquired at an average price of $4.43 and $4.59 per share, representing a total investment of around $297,810. Following the transactions, Brickner now directly owns 38,544 shares in the company, valued at approximately $170,750.

Why it matters

Insider buying, especially by major shareholders, is often seen as a bullish signal by investors. Brickner's substantial purchases suggest confidence in E.W. Scripps' prospects and could potentially spur short-covering or momentum buying among other investors.

The details

According to SEC filings, Savannah Brickner acquired 38,544 shares of E.W. Scripps stock on Monday, March 9th at an average price of $4.43 per share. Then on the following day, Tuesday, March 10th, Brickner purchased an additional 27,682 shares at an average price of $4.59 per share. The total value of the two transactions was approximately $297,810.

  • On March 9, 2026, Savannah Brickner purchased 38,544 shares.
  • On March 10, 2026, Savannah Brickner purchased 27,682 additional shares.

The players

Savannah Brickner

A major shareholder of E.W. Scripps Company who has significantly increased their stake in the company through recent insider purchases.

E.W. Scripps Company

A diversified U.S. media organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio that operates over 60 television stations across the country.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The significant insider buying by Savannah Brickner, a major E.W. Scripps shareholder, suggests growing confidence in the company's prospects and could potentially drive increased investor interest and positive sentiment around the stock.