Playboy Back in Black in Third Quarter

Playboy Enterprises Inc. reported net income of $1.9 million during its third quarter, up from a net loss of $900,000 last year.

The Chicago-based publisher posted reported net revenue of $80.2 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up from $74.4 million last year.

The firm reported e-commerce revenue of $3.4 million for the quarter, down from $3.5 million last year. Total online revenue was $9.7 million, up from $8.9 million last year.