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EBF

Ennis, Inc.

EBF

Industrials · Specialty Business Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$22.36

Fairly valued · +10% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.71%

Annual Dividend

$1.01

Payout Ratio

65%

5-Yr Growth

2.1%

Ex-Date

Oct 9, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about EBF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Ennis, Inc. (EBF) has a forward dividend yield of 4.71%, based on an annual dividend of $1.01 per share and a share price of $22.36.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, EBF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (89 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • EBF has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • EBF's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 9, 2026, for a dividend of $0.26 per share.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, EBF pays out 65% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • EBF's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, EBF's 4.71% yield is 35% below its five-year average yield of 7.22%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for EBF is $24.62 per share, 10% above the $22.36 share price, so EBF screens as fairly valued.
  • Ennis, Inc. (EBF) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "EBF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/EBF

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Ennis, Inc. (EBF) yields 4.71% ($1.01 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (89/100).

Is EBF a good dividend stock?

Yes

Ennis, Inc. (EBF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.71% ($1.01/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.71%
Payout Ratio
65%
Annual Dividend
$1.01
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 9, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.26
Market Cap
$566.1M
P/E Ratio
14.5
5-Yr Total Return
17%
52-Week Range
$16.30 – $22.94
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
No
EBF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 9, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →EBF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EBF a good dividend stock?

Yes. Ennis, Inc. (EBF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.71% ($1.01/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is EBF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, EBF's fair value is about $24.62 versus a $22.36 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+10% vs. fair value).

Is EBF's dividend safe?

EBF has a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is EBF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for EBF is about $24.62 per share, roughly 10% above the current $22.36 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is EBF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data EBF screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Ennis, Inc. (EBF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.71% ($1.01/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will EBF cut its dividend?

EBF earns a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does EBF pay a dividend?

Yes. Ennis, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.01 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.71%.

What is EBF's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, EBF's forward dividend yield is 4.71%, based on a $1.01 annual dividend and a $22.36 share price.

What is EBF's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, EBF pays $1.01 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is EBF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, EBF's payout ratio is 65% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has EBF grown its dividend?

EBF does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next EBF ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, EBF's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 9, 2026, for $0.26 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.01 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$25.32
Annual$101.30
Monthly avg$8.44

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