Reported Q: Q3 2024 Rev YoY: -1.2% EPS YoY: +3,361.2% Move: -2.62%
Daily Journal Corporation
DJCO
$560.85 -2.62%
Exchange NASDAQ Sector Technology Industry Software Application
Q3 2024
Published: Aug 14, 2024

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Reported

Report Date

Aug 14, 2024

Quarter Q3 2024

Revenue

17.49M

YoY: -1.2%

EPS

16.96

YoY: +3,361.2%

Market Move

-2.62%

Previous quarter: Q2 2024

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Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $17.49M down 1.2% year-over-year
  • EPS of $16.96 increased by 3% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 19.2%
  • Net income of 23.36M
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DJCO
Company DJCO

Executive Summary

Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) reported QQ3 2024 results with revenue of 17.49 million and a net income of 23.36 million, delivering an elevated headline due to significant non-operating income. While the core operating metrics show a modest operating footprint, the quarter benefited from a large positive contribution from total other income/net, driving an EBITDA of 32.35 million and an income before tax of 31.84 million. Net income margin stood at 1.34% on a GAAP basis, reflecting substantial one-time gains that mask the underlying operating dynamics. Core operating income was 1.09 million with a 6.23% operating margin and a gross margin of 19.2%, indicating a lean, software-enabled services business relative to top-line scale.

The balance sheet remains exceptionally cash-rich, with cash and short-term investments totaling approximately $335 million and a net cash position of about $(18.7) million after modest debt exposure. The company exhibits strong liquidity (current ratio 8.58) and negligible short-term liquidity risk, supporting optionality for capital allocation—whether via strategic investments, balance sheet optimization, or potential shareholder returns should management choose to deploy excess capital. Free cash flow for the quarter was $1.61 million, with operating cash flow of $1.60 million and effectively flat cash on hand after financing activities.

Looking forward, QQ3 2024 underscores the importance of distinguishing operating performance from non-operating gains. Management commentary (where disclosed) typically emphasizes ongoing profitability of the Journal Technologies segment and traditional publishing as a foundation, combined with prudent capital allocation given a robust cash balance. The absence of explicit forward guidance in the filing suggests investors should monitor cash generation stability, the sustainability of any non-operating income sources, and the trajectory of core software/service revenue. Overall, DJCO presents a compelling cash-rich balance sheet and a resilient operating base, albeit with earnings heavily influenced by non-operating items in QQ3 2024.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
17.49M
QoQ: 5.57% | YoY: -1.19%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
3.36M
19.21% margin
QoQ: 10.38% | YoY: -26.85%
Operating Income
Decreasing
1.09M
QoQ: 72.20% | YoY: -52.88%
Net Income
Increasing
23.36M
QoQ: 51.51% | YoY: 3 349.78%
EPS
Increasing
16.96
QoQ: 51.56% | YoY: 3 361.22%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 17.70 7.91 +10.7% View
Q4 2024 19.87 -37.32 -7.8% View
Q3 2024 17.49 16.96 -1.2% View
Q2 2024 16.57 11.19 +2.6% View
Q1 2024 15.99 9.16 +30.0% View