Ennis Reports Q2 EPS of $0.37, Raises Quarterly Dividend 5% to $0.2625
EBF sits 31% above its 52-week low of $16.3.
Summary
Ennis reported Q2 revenue of $102 million (+3.3% YoY) and diluted EPS of $0.37, down from $0.51 a year ago due to litigation items. The board raised the quarterly dividend 5% to $0.2625 per share.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · EBF
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Q2 Revenue Up 3.3% to $102M
Revenue for the quarter ended August 31, 2026 was $102.0 million, up $3.3 million from $98.7 million a year ago. Six-month revenue rose 2.4% to $200.6 million.
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Diluted EPS Falls to $0.37 on Litigation Items
Q2 diluted EPS was $0.37 vs $0.51 a year ago. The prior-year quarter included a $5.3 million favorable litigation judgment, while the current quarter includes a $700,000 charge related to a $2.3 million preliminary ruling in the B&D Litho lease litigation. Excluding these items, EPS rose $0.02.
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Dividend Increased 5% to $0.2625
The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2625 per share, up from $0.25, payable November 6, 2026 to shareholders of record October 9, 2026.
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Cash Position Strengthens to $54M, No Debt
Cash increased to $54.0 million at August 31, 2026 from $34.6 million at February 28, 2026. Operating cash flow for the first six months was $34.1 million, up from $18.4 million a year ago. The company continues to operate with no debt.
Analysis · EBF · Manufacturing
Ennis delivered a solid operating quarter with revenue up 3.3% to $102 million, but diluted EPS fell to $0.37 from $0.51 a year ago due to a favorable litigation judgment in the prior-year quarter and a $700,000 litigation charge this quarter. Excluding those items, EPS actually rose $0.02. The board also raised the quarterly dividend 5% to $0.2625 per share, signaling confidence in cash generation — operating cash flow nearly doubled to $34.1 million for the first six months, and the company holds $54 million in cash with no debt.
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At the time of this filing, EBF was trading at $21.39 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $541M. The 52-week trading range was $16.30 to $22.94. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.