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# Sinclair surges 11% as Q3 swings to profit on revenue growth

Sinclair (SBGI.US) surged nearly **11%** during regular trading to **$15.60**.

The media industry index rose 7.1% over the same period.

The company reported third-quarter net income of **$46 million**, swinging to a profit from a loss a year earlier, while revenue rose 18% year-over-year to **$789 million**. Political advertising revenue climbed to **$135 million** from **$6 million** in the prior year, driven by the midterm election cycle, and operating income increased to **$135 million** from **$49 million**.

Sinclair announced a quarterly dividend of **$0.25** per share, payable Dec. 15 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, representing an annualized payout of **$1.00**.

Based on public media reports. AI-generated; not investment advice.

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