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EBF Dividend History & Analysis | 5.9% Yield

EBF has a dividend yield of 5.9% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.89%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.00
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 40.43%
Overall Dividend Rating 79.46%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.07%
Payout Ratio 62.6%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 53.39%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -11.3% (S&P 500: 21.4%)
Total Return 5y: 54.2% (S&P 500: 109.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Commercial Services & Supplies

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
QUAD 294 M 5.07% 13.6%
ACCO 339 M 8.22% 6.70%
EBF 420 M 5.89% 9.07%
DLX 868 M 6.63% 6.83%
SW 8,754 M 5.55% 7.63%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VLTO 24,502 M 322% 100%
SW 8,754 M 43.3% 98.4%
EBF 420 M 40.4% 93.9%
ROL 27,523 M 26.5% 94.4%
CTAS 78,963 M 20.1% 93.6%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare EBF Dividends with its Peer-Group

SW
Sodexo
 5.55% Yield
ABM
ABM Industries
 2.45% Yield
QUAD
Quad Graphics
 5.07% Yield
ROL
Rollins
 1.13% Yield

EBF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-10 2025-10-10 2025-11-07 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.44%
2025-07-11 2025-07-11 2025-08-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.36%
2025-04-14 2025-04-14 2025-05-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.29%
2025-01-10 2025-01-09 2025-02-06 Quarterly 0.25 -90.9% 1.23%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-11-08 Quarterly 2.75 1000% 12.97%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-08-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.17%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-05-06 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.28%
2024-01-03 2024-01-04 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.14%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-11-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.18%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-08-07 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.24%
2023-04-14 2023-04-17 2023-05-08 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.22%
2023-01-04 2023-01-05 2023-02-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.11%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-11-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.22%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-08-08 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.26%
2022-04-14 2022-04-18 2022-05-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.36%
2022-01-05 2022-01-06 2022-02-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.27%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.32%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-09 Quarterly 0.25 11.1% 1.22%
2021-04-09 2021-04-12 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.225 0% 1.06%
2021-01-06 2021-01-07 2021-02-04 Quarterly 0.225 0% 1.23%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-06 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-08-10 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2020-04-09 2020-04-13 2020-05-04 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-02-07 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-11-08 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-07-11 2019-07-12 2019-08-12 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-05-06 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-01-10 2019-01-11 2019-02-08 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-10-11 2018-10-12 2018-11-05 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-08-03 Quarterly 0.225 12.5% N/A
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-05-07 Quarterly 0.2 -33.3% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-12 2018-02-09 Quarterly 0.3 50% N/A
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-11-10 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-08-07 Quarterly 0.2 14.3% N/A
2017-04-12 2017-04-17 2017-05-08 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-01-09 2017-01-11 2017-02-08 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-11-07 Quarterly 0.175 -89.6% N/A
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-08-08 Quarterly 1.675 857.1% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-05-06 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-02-05 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-06 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-08-07 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2015-04-09 2015-04-13 2015-05-04 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2015-01-05 2015-01-07 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2014-10-06 2014-10-08 2014-11-03 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2014-07-10 2014-07-14 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2014-04-10 2014-04-14 2014-05-02 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2014-01-02 2014-01-06 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2013-10-03 2013-10-07 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2013-07-10 2013-07-12 2013-08-02 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A

EBF Dividend FAQ

Ennis, Inc. (NYSE: EBF) is a U.S.–based manufacturer and distributor of a broad portfolio of business forms and printed products, ranging from snap-sets and continuous forms to custom tags, labels, envelopes, and point-of-purchase advertising. Its brands include Ennis, Royal Business Forms, Block Graphics, ColorWorx, VersaSeal, and many others that serve distributors, resellers, commercial printers, software firms, and advertising agencies.

What is the Dividend Yield of EBF?

As of November 2025, EBF`s dividend yield is 5.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 16.99.

Does EBF pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, EBF paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-10 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does EBF pay dividends?

EBF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EBF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-10.

Will EBF pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ennis (EBF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EBF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ennis (EBF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EBF?

EBF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 40.4% per year.
Strong growth: EBF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EBF?

EBF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.07%. If you bought EBF's shares at 11.02 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.07% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EBF?

EBF Payout Consistency is 93.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ennis has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EBF have a good Dividend Yield?

EBF`s 5.89% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EBF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EBF is 62.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of EBF?

EBF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 79.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EBF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EBF`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Ennis`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.15% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Ennis ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1991-08-01 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 23,091,000
1986 22,547,000 -2.36%
1987 20,568,000 -8.78%
1988 20,546,000 -0.11%
1989 19,938,000 -2.96%
1990 18,328,000 -8.08%
1991 17,420,000 -4.95%
1992 16,896,600 -3%
1993 16,896,600
1994 16,551,700 -2.04%
1995 16,551,700
1996 16,315,800 -1.43%
1997 15,714,300 -3.69%
1998 16,500,000 +5%
1999 16,288,000 -1.28%
2000 16,270,900 -0.1%
2001 16,309,600 +0.24%
2002 16,500,200 +1.17%
2003 16,622,200 +0.74%
2004 17,326,600 +4.24%
2005 25,743,300 +48.58%
2006 25,799,900 +0.22%
2007 25,887,800 +0.34%
2008 25,808,500 -0.31%
2009 25,757,200 -0.2%
2010 25,907,200 +0.58%
2011 25,525,900 -1.47%
2012 25,708,300 +0.71%
2013 26,156,900 +1.74%
2014 25,753,300 -1.54%
2015 25,728,100 -0.1%
2016 25,683,600 -0.17%
2017 25,393,500 -1.13%
2018 26,202,400 +3.19%
2019 26,010,600 -0.73%
2020 25,974,000 -0.14%
2021 26,020,200 +0.18%
2022 25,888,800 -0.5%
2023 26,083,300 +0.75%
2024 26,089,000 +0.02%
2025 26,159,000 +0.27%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-24 02:30