Revenue Performance Exceeds Expectations
Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $749 million, which was at the high end of the company's guidance.
Successful Cost Management
Total operating expenses were $592 million, $17 million below the low end of the guidance.
Strong Political Advertising Revenue
Political advertising revenue hit $8 million, exceeding expectations for an off-cycle year.
Mergers and Acquisitions Activity
The company plans to enter 6 new markets by acquiring top-ranked local news stations from 2024, creating 11 new Big Four full duopolies.
Balance Sheet Improvements
Completed financing transactions in July that extended debt maturity out to 2033 with minimal cost impact.
New Partnerships and Content Expansion
Renewed partnerships with sports teams and announced a new streaming partnership with Google Cloud to improve content accessibility.
Positive Advertising Trends
Core advertising revenue for Q3 2025 was up 1% over 2024, with strong performance in legal and financial services categories.