DJCOHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

DJCO delivered exceptional financial performance with revenue quadrupling to $41.4M and operating cash flow swinging dramatically from negative $89K to positive $13.3M.

This represents a transformational year for DJCO, with the company achieving massive scale expansion across all key metrics while maintaining strong profitability margins. The dramatic improvement in cash generation combined with substantial equity growth suggests either a major business pivot, significant one-time gains, or successful execution of a growth strategy that has fundamentally altered the company's financial profile.

Comparing 2025-12-29 vs 2024-12-31View on EDGAR →
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

DJCO experienced explosive growth across virtually all financial metrics, with revenue increasing 306% to $41.4M, operating income more than doubling to $9.5M, and net income growing 44% to $112.1M despite the much larger revenue base. The company's balance sheet strengthened considerably with cash rising 58% to $20.6M, stockholders' equity expanding 40% to $391.1M, and current assets growing 37% to $539.2M. Most notably, operating cash flow transformed from a small negative position to a robust $13.3M positive, indicating the revenue growth translated into genuine cash generation and sustainable business improvement.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+15080.9%
-$89K$13.3M

Operating cash flow surged 15080.9% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

Revenue
P&L
+305.7%
$10.2M$41.4M

Strong top-line growth of 305.7% — accelerating demand or successful expansion into new markets.

Interest Expense
P&L
+197%
-$100K$97K

Interest expense surged 197% — significant debt increase or rising rates materially impacting earnings.

Operating Income
P&L
+134.1%
$4.1M$9.5M

Operating leverage kicking in — revenue growth outpacing cost growth, a hallmark of scaling businesses.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
-83.7%
$49K$8K

Capex reduced 83.7% — investment cycle winding down or capital discipline; may improve near-term free cash flow.

Inventory
Balance Sheet
-79.2%
$72K$15K

Inventory drawn down 79.2% — strong sell-through or deliberate destocking; watch for supply constraints.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+58.4%
$13.0M$20.6M

Cash position surged 58.4% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Net Income
P&L
+43.6%
$78.1M$112.1M

Net income grew 43.6% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+40.3%
$278.8M$391.1M

Equity base grew 40.3% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
+36.7%
$394.5M$539.2M

Current assets grew 36.7% — improving short-term liquidity or inventory/receivables build.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2025-12-29
PRIOR — 2024-12-31
ADDED
As of December 16, 2025, there were outstanding 1,377,722 shares of Common Stock.
Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to which this report relates.
Market for Registrant s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 17 Item 6.
Management s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 18 Item 7A.
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 46 Item 9A.
+7 more — sign up free →
REMOVED
As of November 30, 2024, there were outstanding 1,377,026 shares of Common Stock.
At September 30, 2024, the Los Angeles Daily Journal had approximately 3,805 paid subscribers and the San Francisco Daily Journal had approximately 2,177 paid subscribers as compared with total paid subscriptions for both of The Daily Journals of 5,653 at September 30, 2023.
The gross revenues generated directly by The Daily Journals are attributable approximately 54% to subscriptions and 46% to the sale of advertising and other revenues.
Revenues from The Daily Journals constituted approximately 11% of the Company's total operating revenues in both fiscal 2024 and 2023.
The Orange County Reporter ( Reporter ) has been an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation since 1922.
+7 more — sign up free →
MORE FINANCIAL SIGNALS
PNRGHIGHPNRG achieved exceptional profitability improvement with net income surging 2,21...
2026-04-16
BNAIHIGHBNAI underwent a dramatic reverse stock split that reduced share count by 86% wh...
2026-04-16
LAKEHIGHLAKE's financial performance deteriorated significantly with operating losses wo...
2026-04-16
NXXTHIGHNextNRG experienced massive financial deterioration with operating losses explod...
2026-04-16
ANALYZE ANY FILING FREE

See what changed in your portfolio's filings

500+ US-listed companies analyzed. Language delta, financial analysis, instant signal scoring.

Try Tracenotes free →