Ennis, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Ennis, Inc. (EBF), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 16.67% and a payout ratio of 228.70%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

41 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988198719861985
Dividends per share (FY)$1.00$3.50$1.00$1.00$0.96$0.92$0.92$0.96$0.74$2.19$0.68$0.68$0.34$1.01$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.58$0.56$0.56$0.54$0.62$0.68$0.72$0.66$0.54$0.42$1.01
Dividend yield (FY) %16.67%4.97%4.60%5.20%4.43%4.49%4.13%4.50%13.59%3.56%5.04%3.33%5.61%3.75%3.83%3.84%7.60%3.68%2.40%3.14%3.58%3.69%5.48%5.84%7.34%8.48%7.01%5.83%5.58%5.29%4.21%3.57%3.13%2.65%3.36%2.70%2.56%1.91%1.60%1.91%N/A
Payout ratio (FY) %228.70%60.71%54.63%87.71%97.40%61.33%60.40%67.65%3213.48%50.49%-40.85%104.37%92.51%51.44%35.98%45.45%-48.83%35.69%38.06%38.93%50.41%56.52%66.20%67.41%76.46%66.57%71.63%100.00%74.81%52.69%47.50%47.69%44.13%43.87%41.71%39.05%34.27%29.10%26.13%29.83%N/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-07October 10, 252025-10-10$0.25
2025-08-11July 11, 252025-07-11$0.25
2025-05-05April 14, 252025-04-14$0.25
2025-02-06January 10, 252025-01-09$0.25
2024-11-08October 11, 242024-10-11$2.75
2024-08-05July 05, 242024-07-05$0.25
2024-05-06April 12, 242024-04-15$0.25
2024-02-01January 03, 242024-01-04$0.25
2023-11-03October 05, 232023-10-06$0.25
2023-08-07July 06, 232023-07-07$0.25
2023-05-08April 14, 232023-04-17$0.25
2023-02-02January 04, 232023-01-05$0.25
2022-11-04October 06, 222022-10-07$0.25
2022-08-08July 07, 222022-07-08$0.25
2022-05-09April 14, 222022-04-18$0.25
2022-02-03January 05, 222022-01-06$0.25
2021-11-05October 07, 212021-10-08$0.25
2021-08-09July 08, 212021-07-09$0.25
2021-05-03April 09, 212021-04-12$0.23
2021-02-04January 06, 212021-01-07$0.23
2020-11-06October 08, 202020-10-09$0.23
2020-08-10July 09, 202020-07-10$0.23
2020-05-04April 09, 202020-04-13$0.23
2020-02-07January 09, 202020-01-10$0.23
2019-11-08October 10, 192019-10-11$0.23
2019-08-12July 11, 192019-07-12$0.23
2019-05-06April 12, 192019-04-15$0.23
2019-02-08January 10, 192019-01-11$0.23
2018-11-05October 11, 182018-10-12$0.23
2018-08-03July 05, 182018-07-06$0.23
2018-05-07April 13, 182018-04-16$0.20
2018-02-09January 11, 182018-01-12$0.30
2017-11-10October 12, 172017-10-13$0.20
2017-08-07July 05, 172017-07-07$0.20
2017-05-08April 12, 172017-04-17$0.17
2017-02-08January 09, 172017-01-11$0.17
2016-11-07October 12, 162016-10-14$0.17
2016-08-08July 07, 162016-07-11$1.68
2016-05-06April 13, 162016-04-15$0.17
2016-02-05January 06, 162016-01-08$0.17
2015-11-06October 07, 152015-10-09$0.17
2015-08-07July 08, 152015-07-10$0.17
2015-05-04April 09, 152015-04-13$0.17
2015-02-02January 05, 152015-01-07$0.17
2014-11-03October 06, 142014-10-08$0.17
2014-08-01July 10, 142014-07-14$0.17
2014-05-02April 10, 142014-04-14$0.17
2014-01-31January 02, 142014-01-06$0.17
2013-11-01October 03, 132013-10-07$0.17
2013-08-02July 10, 132013-07-12$0.17
2012-12-28December 18, 122012-12-20$0.35
2012-10-30October 03, 122012-10-08$0.17
2012-08-01July 05, 122012-07-09$0.17
2012-05-01April 12, 122012-04-16$0.17
2012-01-30January 05, 122012-01-09$0.15
2011-11-01October 12, 112011-10-14$0.15
2011-08-01July 07, 112011-07-11$0.15
2011-05-02April 07, 112011-04-11$0.15
2011-01-31January 06, 112011-01-10$0.15
2010-11-01October 06, 102010-10-11$0.15
2010-08-02July 08, 102010-07-12$0.15
2010-05-03April 08, 102010-04-12$0.15
2010-02-01January 07, 102010-01-11$0.15
2009-11-02October 07, 092009-10-12$0.15
2009-08-03July 09, 092009-07-13$0.15
2009-05-01April 08, 092009-04-13$0.15
2009-02-02January 08, 092009-01-12$0.15
2008-10-31October 08, 082008-10-13$0.15
2008-08-01July 09, 082008-07-11$0.15
2008-05-01April 10, 082008-04-14$0.15
2008-02-01January 10, 082008-01-14$0.15
2007-11-01October 11, 072007-10-15$0.15
2007-08-01July 11, 072007-07-13$0.15
2007-05-01April 12, 072007-04-16$0.15
2007-02-01January 10, 072007-01-15$0.15
2006-11-01October 12, 062006-10-16$0.15
2006-08-01July 12, 062006-07-14$0.15
2006-05-01April 11, 062006-04-14$0.15
2006-02-01January 11, 062006-01-16$0.15
2005-11-01October 12, 052005-10-14$0.15
2005-08-01July 13, 052005-07-15$0.15
2005-05-02April 13, 052005-04-15$0.15
2005-02-01January 12, 052005-01-14$0.15
2004-11-01October 13, 042004-10-15$0.15
2004-08-02July 13, 042004-07-15$0.15
2004-05-03April 13, 042004-04-15$0.15
2004-02-02January 13, 042004-01-15$0.15
2003-11-03October 10, 032003-10-15$0.15
2003-08-01July 11, 032003-07-15$0.15
2003-05-01April 11, 032003-04-15$0.15
2003-02-03January 14, 032003-01-16$0.15
2002-11-01October 10, 022002-10-15$0.15
2002-08-01July 11, 022002-07-15$0.15
2002-05-01April 11, 022002-04-15$0.15
2002-02-01January 10, 022002-01-14$0.15
2001-11-01October 12, 012001-10-16$0.15
2001-08-01July 12, 012001-07-16$0.15
2001-05-01April 11, 012001-04-16$0.15
2001-02-01January 10, 012001-01-15$0.15
2000-11-01October 12, 002000-10-16$0.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ennis, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Ennis, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Ennis, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Ennis, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Ennis, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Ennis, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Ennis, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Ennis, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Ennis, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Ennis, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.