Ennis, Inc. (EBF) Stock Price & Analysis
Ennis, Inc. (EBF) closed at USD 22.92 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.69% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 22.54; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 22.65–23.09 on volume of 176,510 shares. Market capitalization is $580.28M, with a 52-week range of USD 16.3–23.09 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
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Key facts (EBF)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 31, 2026): revenue $397M, net income $38.9M (9.8% margin), free cash flow $57.6M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 14.9x (avg 13.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +41.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +72.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-21, EPS estimate USD 0.42, revenue estimate $101M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (EBF)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $400M | $432M | $420M | $395M | $392M | $397M |
| Gross profit | $115M | $131M | $125M | $117M | $120M | — |
| Operating income | $43.6M | $66.2M | $56.5M | $52.0M | $52.7M | $54.2M |
| Net income | $29.0M | $47.3M | $42.6M | $40.2M | $42.6M | $38.9M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.11 | $1.82 | $1.64 | $1.54 | $1.66 | — |
| Free cash flow | $44.1M | $42.4M | $62.6M | $60.0M | $41.0M | $57.6M |
| Gross margin | 28.7% | 30.3% | 29.8% | 29.7% | 30.7% | — |
| Operating margin | 10.9% | 15.3% | 13.4% | 13.2% | 13.4% | 13.6% |
| Net margin | 7.2% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% |
| Revenue growth | +11.7% | +8.0% | -2.7% | -6.1% | -0.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $85.6M | $94.0M | $111M | $72.5M | $34.6M | — |
Fiscal years end Feb. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 31, 2026) (EBF)
P/E 14.9x · P/S 1.5x · P/FCF 10.1x · P/B 1.9x · FCF yield 9.92% · Earnings yield 6.71% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 4.41% · Buyback yield (TTM) 1.02%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Feb 2026 12.7x, Feb 2025 13.8x, Feb 2024 12.4x.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (EBF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +41.8% | +72.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +42.0% | +11.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.1% | 18.6% |
| Max drawdown | -10.6% (Apr 2026→Apr 2026) | -21.7% (Nov 2024→Oct 2025) |
EBF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Nov 2026) | $0.42 | $0.00 | — | $101.3M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Feb 2027) | $0.37 | $0.00 | — | $96.6M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Feb 2027) | $1.57 | $1.60 | -1.9% | $396.4M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Feb 2028) | $1.61 | $0.00 | — | $400.0M | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC)
| Price | USD 22.92 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.69% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 22.54 |
| Open | USD 22.67 |
| Day Range | USD 22.65 – 23.09 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 16.3 – 23.09 |
| Volume | 176,510 shares |
| Market Cap | $580.28M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (EBF)
Nexqual's technical model rates EBF "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 69.25 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 21.95) |
| MACD | 0.19 (positive) |
Earnings (EBF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-21 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.42 |
| Revenue Estimate | $101.30M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | USD 0.38 vs est 0.39 ▼ miss |
| 2026-05-31 | USD 0.37 vs est 0.39 ▼ miss |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 0.3 vs est 0.38 ▼ miss |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 0.42 vs est 0.41 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (EBF)
| Total Revenue | $397.15M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.40% |
| Gross Margin | +30.63% |
| Operating Margin | +13.31% |
| Profit Margin | +9.81% |
| ROE | +12.57% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 |
| Current Ratio | 3.79 |
| Total Cash | $54.01M |
| Total Debt | $6.86M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Aug 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $57.58M (14.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Financial Health Score (EBF)
Nexqual rates Ennis, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 31%, operating 13% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $54M cash vs $7M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $58M (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC), 14% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 9.1% |
Ownership (EBF)
| Insider Ownership | +3.14% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +86.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | 25.32M |
| Float | 24.26M |
| Short % of Float | +8.55% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Leadership (EBF)
Ennis, Inc. is led by Keith S. Walters, Executive Chairman, CEO & President, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Executive Chairman, CEO & President | Keith S. Walters |
|---|---|
| CFO, Treasurer & Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | Vera Burnett |
| Chief Operating Officer | Wade Brewer |
| Vice President of Sales & Marketing | Steven Osterloh |
Major Backers & Investors (EBF)
Notable institutional backers of Ennis, Inc. include Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, Renaissance Technologies, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 5.88% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 4.86% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 4.14% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 3.95% |
| ROYCE FUND-Royce Small-Cap Special Equity Fund | 3.93% |
| ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST-Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | 3.86% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.89% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 7.47% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.3% |
| Geode Capital | 3.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
From Ennis, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-05-08)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our management believes we are the largest provider of business forms, pressure-seal forms, labels, tags, envelopes, and presentation folders to independent distributors in the United States.
- Partnering with larger shipping organizations that have the scale to be more resourceful and implement more energy efficient delivery methods enables us to ship our products in an efficient and effective manner.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Environmental regulations may impact our future operating results.
- Increasing global cybersecurity attacks and regulatory focus on privacy and security issues could impact our business, expose us to increased liability, subject us to lawsuits, investigations and other liabilities and restrictions on our operations that could significantly and adversely affect our business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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