Pre-earnings brief
Reports
Fri, Dec 16, 2022
Est. EPS
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Est. revenue
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Implied move
±5.0%
EPS beat rate
0%
Daily Journal Corporation operates in the information technology sector, focusing on application software. The company is notable for its role in providing software solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency in various industries, which is increasingly important in today's digital landscape.
Last quarter
In Q3 2026, Daily Journal Corporation reported an EPS of -$7.90, continuing a trend of losses. The stock reacted with a slight decline of 0.51% the following day.
EPS beat streak
0Q
EPS beat rate
0%
Avg EPS surprise
+0.00%
Avg 1-day reaction
-1.57%
Overall expectations for Daily Journal Corporation are mixed, given its recent performance and lack of analyst estimates. Investors are cautious as the company has shown significant volatility in its earnings.
Bull case
An optimistic view suggests that if the company can turn around its losses and show positive revenue growth, it could regain investor confidence and see a significant stock price increase.
Bear case
Conversely, the bear case hinges on the continuation of losses and poor revenue performance, which could lead to further declines in stock price and investor sentiment.
The print will turn on these.
Q1
What will the EPS be for Q4-2026?
The EPS figure will be critical in assessing whether the company is moving towards profitability or continuing its trend of losses.
Q2
What are the revenue figures for this quarter?
Revenue performance will indicate the company's growth trajectory and its ability to attract and retain customers in a competitive market.
Why consensus could be wrong
The Street may be underestimating the potential for a recovery in profitability, as previous quarters have shown volatility that could lead to a turnaround.
Supporting evidence
The options market is pricing a 5% move, suggesting that significant volatility is expected, which could indicate a larger market reaction than anticipated.
The historical trend shows that the stock has reacted strongly to earnings surprises, indicating potential for a significant move.
Key risk
If the EPS comes in better than expected, it could challenge the current negative sentiment surrounding the stock.
Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.
The core thesis this quarter revolves around whether Daily Journal can show signs of recovery in profitability and revenue growth.
Bull confirmed if
A positive EPS of $0.00 or better would indicate a significant turnaround in profitability.
Bear confirmed if
An EPS of -$10.00 or worse would confirm ongoing struggles and likely lead to a negative market reaction.
What the market is pricing for the move.
Implied Move
±5%
Historical Avg
±1.9%
The options market is pricing in a potential move of 5%, indicating that investors expect some volatility around the earnings report.
Options are pricing ±5.0% while DJCO has averaged ±1.9% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.
30d HV
23.1%
Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.
Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Information Technology
Fade rate: 13 of 29 (45%)
This setup has occurred 30 times across Information Technology in the last 2 years. 13 of 29 faded and 16 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.8%, with a raw directional average of -2.3% (modestly negative historical bias).
Likely market behavior by outcome. Not investment advice.
Beat & raise
If the company beats expectations and raises guidance, history suggests the stock could see an average move of +4.8%, confirming a positive outlook.
In line / cautious
If results are in line with expectations but management provides cautious commentary, the stock may see a muted response, reflecting uncertainty.
Miss
In the event of a miss, history suggests a potential decline of around -6.95%, indicating investor disappointment.
The lines on the call that would change the story.
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