Ennis Reports Strong Quarter, Boosts Dividend 5%
EBF sits 31% above its 52-week low of $16.3 on elevated volume (2.9× avg).
Summary
Ennis reported results for the quarter ended August 31, 2026, with Q2 EPS of $0.37 and sales of $102 million. The company announced a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to 26.25 cents per share from 25 cents, citing a strong operating quarter. However, Q2 profit slipped due to litigation costs. The dividend hike signals confidence in cash flow and follows a period of share repurchases and acquisition-driven growth.
At the time of this announcement, EBF was trading at $21.32 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $539.4M. The 52-week trading range was $16.30 to $22.94. This news item was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.