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Daily Journal Corporation(DJCO)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
DJCO•NASDAQ
$548.23
6.7× P/E·Price updated Jun 25, 2026
AboutDaily Journal Corporation publishes newspapers and websites covering in California, Arizona, and Utah. It operates in two segments, Traditional Business and Journal Technologies. The company publishes 10 newspapers of general circulation, including Los Angeles Daily Journal, San Francisco Daily Journal, Daily Commerce, The Daily Recorder, The Inter-City Express, San Jose Post-Record, Orange County Reporter, The Daily Transcript, Business Journal, and The Record Reporter. It also provides specialized information services; and serves as an advertising and newspaper representative for commercial and public notice advertising. In addition, the company offers case management software systems and related products, including eCourt, eProsecutor, eDefender, and eProbation, which are browser-based case processing systems; eFile, a browser-based interface that allows attorneys and the general public to electronically file documents with the court; and ePayIt, a service primarily for the online payment of traffic citations. It provides its software systems and related products for courts; prosecutor and public defender offices; probation departments; and other justice agencies, including administrative law organizations, city and county governments, and bar associations to manage cases and information electronically, to interface with other justice partners, and to extend electronic services to bar members and the public in 42 states and internationally. Daily Journal Corporation was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Los Angeles, California.Show more
- Revenue$88M+25.4%
- EBITDA$12M+166.5%
- Net Income$112M+43.6%
- EPS (Diluted)81.41+43.5%
- Gross Margin36.66%+80.8%
- EBITDA Margin13.18%+112.5%
- Operating Margin12.89%+121.4%
- Net Margin127.86%+14.5%
- ROE33.48%+2.7%
DJCO Price & Volume
Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Software Scaling Challenges Mask Portfolio Earnings Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Equity portfolio volatility exposure
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Daily Journal Corporation is undergoing a complex transition as it scales its Journal Technologies software segment, which recently achieved 25.41% year-over-year revenue growth, while simultaneously managing the secular decline of its legacy publishing business.
- The company's financial profile remains heavily distorted by a concentrated equity portfolio that caused net margins to swing to -152.5% in 2026Q2, complicating the assessment of core operational profitability.
- Investors should monitor the persistent disconnect between accounting earnings and cash generation, as the erratic OCF/NI ratio of -0.12 in 2026Q2 suggests that milestone-based government contracts create significant, unpredictable liquidity swings.
Verdict Logic
while the company maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, the extreme volatility in net income and the erratic OCF/NI ratio of -0.12 in 2026Q2 warrant caution regarding the underlying quality of earnings.
DJCO Growth Metrics
Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years7.15%
5 Years11.92%
3 Years17.54%
TTM28.44%
Profit CAGR
10 Years63.73%
5 Years94.38%
3 Years-
TTM-86.79%
EPS CAGR
10 Years63.68%
5 Years94.43%
3 Years-
TTM-86.78%
Return on Capital
10 Years-0.6%
5 Years2.03%
3 Years2%
Last Year2.58%
DJCO Recent Earnings
Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat Revenue 0/12 qtrs (0%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 14, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$25.14
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Rev
$23M
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Q1 2026
Feb 17, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$5.79
—
Rev
$20M
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Q4 2025
Dec 29, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$30.61
—
Rev
$28M+0.0%
$28M
Q3 2025
Aug 14, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$10.47
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Rev
$23M
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 14, 2026 | $25.14 | $23M |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | $5.79 | $20M |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $30.61 | $28Mvs $28M+0.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $10.47 | $23M |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $548.23 | $755.31M | 6.73 | 25.41% | 127.86% | 33.48% | — | |
| $5.96 | $876.77M | -33.11 | -5.79% | 4.11% | 49.68% | — | |
| $68.57 | $11.1B | 32.81 | 9.24% | 13.18% | 19.22% | — | |
| $8.63 | $52.63M | -1.40 | -8.02% | -3.02% | — | — | |
| $46.34 | $2.72B | 12.52 | 34.75% | 19% | 10.75% | — | |
| $80.69 | $2.3B | 40.75 | 2.18% | 5.14% | 21.99% | — |
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Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
DJCO SEC Filings & Documents
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DJCO Frequently Asked Questions
Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Daily Journal Corporation's revenue?
Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) reported $94.1M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 161% increase from $36.0M in 1996.
How fast is Daily Journal Corporation growing?
Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) grew revenue by 25.4% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is DJCO profitable?
Yes, Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) is profitable, generating $14.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (127.9% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is DJCO's return on equity?
Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) has a return on equity (ROE) of 33.5%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is Daily Journal Corporation's free cash flow?
Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) generated $13.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.