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Ennis Inc

NYSE: EBF Specialty Business Services
$21.30
▲ $0.13 (+0.61%) today
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Q1 2027 Earnings

Reported Jun 22, 2026, 10:06am ET · SEC source
$0.39
Beat +0.00%
EPS · est. $0.39
$98.6M
Beat +0.42%
Revenue · est. $98.2M
+5.1%
Beating market
EBF vs S&P since report
1 quarter
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
0+3%+6%Jun 22Jun 23report 10:06am ETearnings−2.1%+6.3%
0+3%+6%Jun 22Jun 23earnings−2.1%+6.3%
EBF +6.3%S&P 500 −2.1%
−4%0+4%Jun 22Jun 23report 10:06am ETearnings−4.0%+6.3%
−4%0+4%Jun 22Jun 23earnings−4.0%+6.3%
EBF +6.3%NASDAQ −4.0%
0+4%+8%Jun 22Jun 30report 10:06am ETearnings+0.1%+5.9%
0+4%+8%Jun 22Jun 30earnings+0.1%+5.9%
EBF +5.9%S&P 500 +0.1%
−4%0+4%+8%Jun 22Jun 30report 10:06am ETearnings−0.5%+5.9%
−4%0+4%+8%Jun 22Jun 30earnings−0.5%+5.9%
EBF +5.9%NASDAQ −0.5%
+0.64%
Day of report
+4.69%
Next session
+5.87%
One week
+4.25%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −0.83%.

Did EBF Beat Earnings? Q1 2027 Results

Ennis, Inc. matched Wall Street's expectations in its fiscal first quarter 2027, delivering earnings of $0.39 per diluted share in line with the $0.39 consensus while nudging revenue slightly ahead of forecasts, with sales of $98.61 million edging past the $98.20 million estimate and rising 1.5% year over year. The modest top-line growth was supported in part by acquisitions completed during fiscal 2026, which contributed roughly $4.50 million in revenue, while gross profit margin expanded to 31.5% from 31.1% a year ago, reflecting disciplined pricing and operational efficiencies. Perhaps the quarter's most notable operational story was Ennis's proactive response to the closure of the sole domestic carbonless paper producer; the company secured inventory and alternative supply sources, avoiding any disruption to customers. The balance sheet finished the period debt-free with cash climbing to $49.08 million, bolstered by operating cash flow of $21.23 million. Management indicated confidence in the company's positioning for the remainder of fiscal 2027, pointing to its strong liquidity and acquisition strategy as key drivers of continued stability.

Key Takeaways
  • Revenue increased 1.4% year-over-year
  • Gross profit margin improved to 31.5% from 31.1% in prior-year quarter and 29.2% sequentially
  • Acquisitions completed during fiscal 2026 contributed approximately $4.5 million in revenue and $0.02 to diluted EPS
  • Operating cash flow increased to $21.2 million from $8.0 million in prior-year quarter
  • Disciplined pricing practices and operational efficiencies

“Our performance for the quarter met our expectations. Revenue increased 1.4% over the prior-year quarter, while gross profit margin improved to 31.5%, compared to 31.1% in the prior year and 29.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. EBITDA increased to $18.0 million or 18.2% of sales, compared to $17.7 million, or 18.2% of sales, in the same quarter last year.”

Ennis CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning for the remainder of fiscal year 2027, citing its strong balance sheet, disciplined cost structure, and acquisition strategy. The company does not anticipate any disruption from the closure of the sole domestic carbonless paper producer, having proactively secured inventory and alternative supply sources. The company maintains ample liquidity to support operations, pursue acquisition opportunities, and return capital to shareholders.

EBF YoY Financials

Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026 · SEC filings Q1 2026 Q1 2027
$0$30.0M$60.0M$90.0M$97.2M$98.6MRevenue$30.2M$31.1MGross Profit$13.3M$13.6MOperating Income$9.8M$9.9MNet Income
$0$30.0M$60.0M$90.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.