E.W. Scripps Co. (SSP) Stock Split History

E.W. Scripps Co. has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on September 13, 2004 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of SSP owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. The most recent stock split took place on July 16, 2008 on a 1-for-3 basis.

These actions have increased SSP stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on E.W. Scripps Co.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of E.W. Scripps Co.'s stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. E.W. Scripps Co. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when SSP stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by E.W. Scripps Co.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.