Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) reported a net income of $81.41 per share for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, a significant increase from $56.73 per share in the prior year. Total revenue rose 25% to $87.7 million, compared to $69.9 million the previous year. Despite these gains, DJCO shares have declined 5.7% since the earnings report, underperforming the S&P 500, which fell by 1.1% in the same timeframe.
The company’s Journal Technologies segment was the main revenue driver, accounting for 80% of total revenue with a 32% year-over-year increase to $69.9 million. Notably, consulting fees surged by 51% to $22.7 million. In contrast, the Traditional Business segment reported a modest 6% revenue increase but faced a pretax loss of $0.2 million.
As of September 30, 2025, Daily Journal’s investment portfolio held a fair market value of $493 million, including $134.3 million in unrealized gains, contributing significantly to the overall earnings. Operating costs rose 19% to $78.2 million, influenced by increased personnel expenses and other operational costs.
