EBF Dividend History & Analysis | 5.4% Yield

EBF has a dividend yield of 5.4% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.35%
Payout Ratio 63.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.29%
Consistency Lifetime 92.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.74%
Payout FCF 63.1%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 46.82%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
EDEN 5,716 M 4.60% 6.19%
SPIE 9,332 M 3.95% 6.23%
PBI 2,133 M 3.90% 5.47%
REN 59,266 M 3.59% 3.94%
HNI 2,106 M 3.16% 4.45%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VLTO 21,296 M 126.08% 100.0%
ROL 25,874 M 18.81% 94.5%
CTAS 67,347 M 18.57% 93.9%
TEP 4,710 M 15.02% 96.6%
TTEK 6,800 M 13.21% 100.0%
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7.54% Yield
EBF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 2026-05-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.14%
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 2026-02-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.41%
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% N/A
2021-01-06 2021-01-07 2021-02-04 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
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

EBF Dividend FAQ

Ennis, Inc. (EBF) is a major wholesale manufacturer of printed business products, operating a decentralized network of production facilities across the United States. The company specializes in high-volume and custom print solutions, including business forms, envelopes, labels, tags, and security documents. Its business model relies on a wholesale-only distribution strategy, selling exclusively through a network of independent distributors, resellers, and commercial printers rather than directly to end-users.

What is the Dividend Yield of EBF?

As of May 2026, EBF's dividend yield is 5.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 20.00.

Does EBF pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, EBF paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-13 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 2026-04-13.

EBF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EBF for the next payments are between 0.254 (+1.6%) and 0.263 (+5.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 5.18%.

Will EBF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-13. 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 1.29% per year. Weak growth: EBF's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EBF?

EBF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.74%. If you bought EBF's shares at 14.84 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.74% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EBF?

EBF Payout Consistency is 92.3%. 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 5.35% 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 63.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of EBF?

EBF's Overall Dividend Rating is 46.82%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EBF Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in EBF's Outstanding Shares?

Ennis's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.16% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 11.9%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has EBF ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 1, 1991 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 23,091,000 0%
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 0%
1994 16,551,700 -2.04%
1995 16,551,700 0%
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%
2026 25,405,100 -2.88%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-12 02:38 UTC