Ennis (EBF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ennis, Inc. (NYSE: EBF) is a provider of print and related products and services designed to meet the needs of businesses and organizations across a variety of industries. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Ennis offers business forms, checks, manuals, labels, promotional signage and specialty packaging. The company also delivers e-commerce and software solutions that enable customers to manage orders, customize print jobs and streamline supply-chain processes through its integrated online platform.

Ennis’s core product offerings include continuous business forms, laser checks and security-enhanced documents, as well as graphic communications materials such as brochures, catalogs and direct-mail collateral. In addition to traditional print services, the company provides barcode labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging and point-of-purchase displays. Ennis’s production capabilities are supported by a network of manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, enabling the company to meet both high-volume and shorter-run requirements.

With operations primarily in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Ennis serves customers in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail and government sectors, among others. The company leverages regional production sites and a direct sales force to deliver customized solutions and just-in-time inventory management. Ennis’s e-commerce portal further extends its reach by allowing clients to place standardized or custom orders online and gain access to global shipping options.

Founded more than a century ago, Ennis has evolved from a traditional business-forms printer into a diversified provider of print, packaging and software services. Over the years, the company has invested in digital technologies, supply-chain integration and facility expansions to adapt to changing market demands. Under the guidance of an experienced management team, Ennis continues to focus on operational efficiency, product innovation and customer responsiveness within the competitive business-services landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $16.78 to $17.14
• 50-Day Range: $16.88 to $18.66
• 52-Week Range: $16.78 to $22.29
• Volume: 156,990 shs
• Average Volume: 186,719 shs
• Market Capitalization: $433.79 million
• P/E Ratio: 10.38
• Dividend Yield: 5.91%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Ennis Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ennis scored higher than 61% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 135th out of 184 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Ennis.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Ennis is 10.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.61.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ennis is 10.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.21.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Ennis has a P/B Ratio of 1.42. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.82% of the float of Ennis has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ennis has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ennis has recently decreased by 0.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Ennis is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.87%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Ennis does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Ennis is 61.35%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.82% of the float of Ennis has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ennis has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ennis has recently decreased by 0.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.87

News Sentiment

Ennis has a news sentiment score of 1.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Ennis this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for EBF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Ennis to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Ennis insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $98,945.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.70% of the stock of Ennis is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

74.33% of the stock of Ennis is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

EBF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EBF shares performed this year?

Ennis' stock was trading at $21.09 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, EBF stock has decreased by 19.7% and is now trading at $16.9250.

How were Ennis' earnings last quarter?

Ennis, Inc. (NYSE:EBF) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, September, 22nd. The industrial products company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.13. The industrial products company earned $98.68 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $99 million. Ennis had a net margin of 10.86% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.99%.

Who are Ennis' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Ennis include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (6.42%), Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.98%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.36%) and KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS (0.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Michael J Schaefer, Walter D Gruenes, Daniel Gus and Vera Burnett.
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How do I buy shares of Ennis?

Shares of EBF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ennis own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ennis investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Tesla (TSLA) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 8/11 Dividend: 7/11/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/11 Dividend: 7/11/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/11/2025
• Last Earnings: 9/22/2025
• Record date for 11/7 Dividend: 10/10/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 11/7 Dividend: 10/10/2025
• Today: 10/25/2025
• Dividend Payable: 11/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 12/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 2/28/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: OFFICE SPPL&FRM
• Sub-Industry: Commercial Printing
• Current Symbol: NYSE:EBF
• CIK: 33002
• Web: www.ennis.com
• Phone: (972) 775-9801
• Fax: 800-645-8339
• Employees: 1,856
• Year Founded: 1909

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.63
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.38
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $40.22 million
• Net Margins: 10.86%
• Pretax Margin: 14.98%
• Return on Equity: 13.99%
• Return on Assets: 11.90%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.38
• Quick Ratio: 1.87

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $394.62 million
• Price / Sales: 1.10
• Cash Flow: $2.18 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.77
• Book Value: $11.91 per share
• Price / Book: 1.42

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 25,630,000
• Free Float: 24,682,000
• Market Cap: $433.79 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.45