14. Revenue Recognition
Contract balances as of January 3, 2026 and December 28, 2024 were as follows:

(dollar amounts in millions)
Revenues in excess of billings at January 3, 2026
$20.8 
Unbilled receivables at January 3, 2026
6.8 
Contract assets at January 3, 2026
$27.6 
Revenues in excess of billings at December 28, 2024
$16.2 
Unbilled receivables at December 28, 2024
7.0 
Contract assets at December 28, 2024
$23.2 
Contract liabilities at January 3, 2026
$16.7 
Contract liabilities at December 28, 2024
$17.9 
During the year ended December 30, 2023, the Company recognized revenue of approximately $18.9 related to contract liabilities at December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 28, 2024, the Company recognized revenue of approximately $24.5 related to contract liabilities at December 30, 2023. During the year ended January 3, 2026, the Company recognized revenue of approximately $15.6 related to contract liabilities at December 28, 2024. All remaining performance obligations are expected to be satisfied within one year.
Disaggregation of Revenue

We disaggregate revenue by reportable segment and by sales channel of revenue recognition. The following disaggregation of revenue depicts our reportable segment revenues by sales channel of revenue recognition for the periods presented:

Revenue by Sales Channel

(dollar amounts in millions)
Year Ended
Reportable Segments by Sales Channel Revenue Recognition
January 3, 2026December 28, 2024December 30, 2023
Janus North America
Self storage - new construction$271.4 $354.0 $321.7 
Self storage - R3222.4 234.3 325.8 
Commercial and Others289.8 304.3 338.2 

$783.6 $892.6 $985.7 
Janus International
Self storage - new construction$92.6 $62.2 $73.2 
Self storage - R311.3 11.4 9.1 
$103.9 $73.6 $82.3 
Eliminations(3.3)(2.4)(1.6)
Total revenue
$884.2 $963.8 $1,066.4 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2026Mar 4, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 26, 2025
2023Feb 28, 2024
2022Mar 29, 2023

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.