Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.01
Ennis, Inc. (EBF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.0%
Payout Ratio
60.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
EBF Dividend Income Check
Safety
60.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.5% and trend is rising.
EBF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.0%
Trailing DPS$1.01
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout62.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR2.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.8%
Total Shareholder Yield7.8%
1Y Total Return15.3%
5Y Total Return35.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)36.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,51010Y ago$17,35320Y ago$21,277
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EBF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
EBF Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ennis, Inc. distributes 60.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 62.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
EBF has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 2.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EBF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.0% dividend yield, 2.8% buyback yield, 7.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 35.1%, with dividends contributing 36.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,353 today.
EBF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.50
Avg/Payment$0.3750
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 4.54% | May 4, 2026 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 5.52% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 5.88% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 19.23% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 18.18% | May 5, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↓ -90.9% | 17.33% | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $2.7500 | ↑ +1000.0% | 17.13% | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 4.71% | Aug 5, 2024 |
EBF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.0%
#3 of 6
Safety
Watch
60.8% payout
Streak
1Y
2.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.8%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd EBFEnnis, Inc. | $514M | 5.0% | 60.8% | 1 | Watch |
 MRTNMarten Transport, Lt… | $1.4B | 1.1% | 84.1% | 0 | Watch |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $360M | 7.4% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
 USLMUnited States Lime &… | $3.3B | 0.2% | 5.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 QUADQuad/Graphics, Inc. | $398M | 3.8% | 53.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  IPInternational Paper … | $19.5B | 5.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
EBF Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | $1.66 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | -71.4% | 4 | $1.54 | 64.9% | 1.54x | 5.5% |
| 2024 | $3.50 | 250.0% | 4 | $1.64 | 213.4% | 0.47x | 19.4% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.82 | 54.9% | 1.82x | 5.5% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.11 | 90.1% | 1.11x | 5.5% |
| 2021 | $0.95 | 5.6% | 4 | $0.93 | 102.2% | 0.98x | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $0.90 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.47 | 61.2% | 1.63x | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $0.90 | -5.3% | 4 | $1.45 | 62.1% | 1.61x | 5.0% |
| 2018 | $0.95 | 26.7% | 4 | $1.29 | 73.6% | 1.36x | 5.3% |
| 2017 | $0.75 | -65.9% | 4 | $1.03 | 72.8% | 1.37x | 4.2% |
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EBF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EBF stock.
How much dividend does EBF pay per share?
Ennis, Inc. (EBF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EBF's next ex-dividend date?
EBF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EBF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EBF's dividend safe?
EBF's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +60.8% and FCF payout ratio of +62.2%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has EBF increased its dividend?
EBF has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.1%.
How often does EBF pay dividends?
Ennis, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EBF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EBF five years ago would be worth approximately $13,510 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EBF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EBF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.