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Daily Journal (DJCO) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Feb 17, 2026
Daily Journal (DJCO) reported revenue of $19.5M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +10% from a year earlier and -31% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.4%, net loss $8.0M (40.8% of revenue).
Daily Journal, Q1 FY26: revenue $19.5M (+10% year over year), operating margin 2.4%, net loss $8.0M, operating cash flow −$1.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $19.5M | -31% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $477K | -90% | — |
| Net earnings | −$8.0M | -119% | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$1.9M | -143% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $19.5M in Q1 FY26, up 10% year over year and down 31% from the previous quarter. License and Maintenance was the largest line at 44% of revenue. Service, Other added $1.0M year over year (up 30%), 56% of the total change. Consulting Fees declined 17%.
Operating profit was $477K, a 2.4% margin (down 1.7 points year over year). Operating profit fell $265K even though revenue rose $1.8M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 12% against revenue growth of 10%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $8.0M, after a profit of $42.2M the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $10.6M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was −$1.9M. Non-cash charges added back $60K of depreciation and amortization and $36K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $5.9M. Capital expenditures of $7K exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$1.9M.
Questions
What was Daily Journal's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Daily Journal (DJCO) reported revenue of $19.5M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +10% from a year earlier and -31% from the quarter before.
Was Daily Journal profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $477K (2.4% of revenue) and net loss $8.0M.
Source: Daily Journal 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.