Daily Journal Corporation
NASDAQ•DJCO
CEO: Mr. Steven Myhill-Jones
Sector: Technology
Industry: Software - Application
Listing Date: 1986-06-11
Daily Journal Corporation operates in publishing of newspapers and websites covering in California, Arizona, Utah, and Australia. 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, Business Journal, The Daily Transcript, 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 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 to 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 30 states and internationally. Daily Journal Corporation was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$699.10M
P/E (TTM)
7.2
82.1
Dividend Yield
--
52W High
$596.60
52W Low
$348.63
52W Range
Rank47Top 48.2%
3.8
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Weak • 3.8 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2015-2024
Financial Dashboard
Q3 2025 Data
Revenue
$23.41M+33.79%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$10.47-38.27%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$7.17M+344.76%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Nine Month Revenue Growth Total revenues reached $59.286 M for nine months ended June 30, up 18% driven by software segment expansion.
Net Income Significantly Rises Nine-month net income was $69.986 M versus $51.385 M prior year, resulting in $50.81 basic EPS.
Journal Tech Profitability Soars Journal Technologies pretax income increased 530% to $4.692 M, offsetting declines in the Traditional Business segment.
Strong Asset Base Maintained Total assets stood at $494.721 M on June 30, 2025, supported by $303.917 M in pretax unrealized security gains.
Risk Factors
Quarterly Profitability Decline Quarterly net income decreased to $14.421 M from $23.355 M year-ago period, impacting recent earnings momentum.
Traditional Business Income Drops Traditional Business pretax income fell 85% to $237 K, primarily due to increased long-term compensation accruals.
Internal Control Weaknesses Disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2025; remediation activities are currently underway.
Security Portfolio Volatility Large unrealized gains on marketable securities create exposure; portfolio value fluctuates, potentially triggering margin calls.
Outlook
Internal Control Remediation Hiring finance personnel and implementing a new ERP system to strengthen financial reporting accuracy and oversight.
Journal Tech Expansion Focus Journal Technologies continues investing in software upgrades, R&D, and new capabilities to enhance customer offerings.
Margin Loan Reduction Successfully paid down an additional $2.5 M of investment margin loan during the quarter; balance is now $25 M.
Securities Portfolio Strategy Board remains committed to prudent management of the investment portfolio, continuing strategy established over 16 years.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$1.73B
BMBL$1.00B
$443.75M
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
79.9%
77.7%
DOMO74.2%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMM | $12.23B | 1.1 | 10.3% | 0.1% |
| DJCO | $699.10M | 7.2 | 30.9% | 5.3% |
| SPT | $642.53M | -13.8 | -26.1% | 12.3% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
5.6%
Steady Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-18.6%
Declining Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
75%
Volatile Cash Flow
Research & Insights
Next earnings:Dec 29, 2025
EPS:-
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Reports
All Years
Form 10-Q - Q3 2025
Period End: Jun 30, 2025|Filed: Aug 14, 2025|Revenue: $23.41M+33.8%|EPS: $10.47-38.3%N/AForm 10-Q - Q2 2025
Period End: Mar 31, 2025|Filed: May 20, 2025|Revenue: $18.18M+9.7%|EPS: $32.43+189.8%N/AForm 10-Q - Q1 2025
Period End: Dec 31, 2024|Filed: Feb 19, 2025|Revenue: $17.70M+10.7%|EPS: $7.91-13.6%N/AForm 10-K - FY 2024
Period End: Sep 30, 2024|Filed: Dec 31, 2024|Revenue: $69.93M+3.3%|EPS: $56.73+264.1%BeatForm 10-Q - Q3 2024
Period End: Jun 30, 2024|Filed: Aug 14, 2024|Revenue: $17.49M-1.2%|EPS: $16.96+3361.2%BeatForm 10-Q - Q2 2024
Period End: Mar 31, 2024|Filed: May 15, 2024|Revenue: $16.57M+2.6%|EPS: $11.19+63.4%N/AForm 10-Q - Q1 2024
Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Feb 15, 2024|Revenue: $15.99M+30.0%|EPS: $9.16-29.3%N/AForm 10-K - FY 2023
Period End: Sep 30, 2023|Filed: Dec 28, 2023|Revenue: $67.71M+25.4%|EPS: $15.58+128.4%N/A