Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) (DJCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Daily Journal Corp. is a California-based media and technology company principally engaged in publishing legal and business newspapers alongside the development of software solutions for the legal profession. Founded in 1888, the company’s flagship publications include the Daily Journal of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Daily Journal, which provide coverage of court decisions, legal analyses and business news. Over more than a century of operation, Daily Journal has broadened its journalistic footprint to serve judges, attorneys, corporate counsel and government agencies with timely reporting and editorial content.

In addition to its core print offerings, Daily Journal publishes a portfolio of regional newspapers and digital platforms across California, Arizona and Florida. These publications feature specialized coverage of state and local courts, bar associations and legislative developments. The company’s websites offer searchable archives of opinions, filings and expert commentary, enabling subscribers to track case progress and judicial trends. By maintaining both print and online channels, Daily Journal meets the research needs of legal professionals in multiple formats.

Complementing its publishing business, Daily Journal has invested in technology products designed for law firms and court administrators. Its eDockets service provides access to up-to-date court filings and case summaries, while its CaseBuilder suite supports case management, document organization and calendaring functions. These software tools integrate with major court systems and offer secure, cloud-based access to dockets nationwide. Through ongoing enhancements, the company positions itself as both a trusted information resource and a software partner to the legal community.

The company is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William S. Lerach, whose stewardship has guided Daily Journal’s transition from traditional print media to a diversified digital and technology enterprise. Backed by an experienced board of directors, management continues to focus on expanding its regional publications and enhancing its software offerings. With a blend of historical legacy and innovation, Daily Journal Corp. aims to serve the evolving needs of legal professionals across the United States.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $385.91 to $393.67
• 50-Day Range: $373.56 to $437.06
• 52-Week Range: $359.34 to $602.00
• Volume: 22,560 shs
• Average Volume: 24,707 shs
• Market Capitalization: $537.36 million
• P/E Ratio: 5.08
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) scored higher than 17% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 137th out of 153 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.).

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) is 5.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) is 5.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.78.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has a P/B Ratio of 1.92. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.45% of the float of Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has recently increased by 1.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.45% of the float of Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has recently increased by 1.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.11

News Sentiment

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.92 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.04% of the stock of Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

51.23% of the stock of Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

DJCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DJCO shares performed this year?

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)'s stock was trading at $567.99 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, DJCO shares have decreased by 31.4% and is now trading at $389.39.

How were Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)'s earnings last quarter?

Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) (NASDAQ:DJCO) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 20th. The company reported $32.43 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm earned $18.18 million during the quarter. Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.) had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.88% and a net margin of 144.24%.

How do I buy shares of Daily Journal Corp. (S.C.)?

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Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/20/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: PUBLSHG - NEWSPRS
• Sub-Industry: Publishing
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:DJCO
• CIK: 783412
• Web: www.dailyjournal.com
• Phone: (213) 229-5300
• Fax: 213-229-5481
• Employees: 320
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $76.71
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.08
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $78.11 million
• Net Margins: 144.24%
• Pretax Margin: 196.71%
• Return on Equity: 28.88%
• Return on Assets: 20.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.08
• Current Ratio: 15.14
• Quick Ratio: 15.14

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $69.93 million
• Price / Sales: 7.68
• Cash Flow: $40.23 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.68
• Book Value: $202.40 per share
• Price / Book: 1.92

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,380,000
• Free Float: 1,376,000
• Market Cap: $537.36 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.83