Ennis (EBF) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the quarter ended May 31, 2026, was $98.6 million, up 1.4% year-over-year.

• Net earnings reached $9.9 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to $9.8 million, or $0.38 per share, in the prior-year quarter.

• Gross profit margin improved to 31.5% from 31.1% year-over-year and from 29.2% sequentially.

• EBITDA rose to $18.0 million, representing 18.2% of sales, slightly up from $17.7 million in the prior-year quarter.

• Acquisitions contributed $4.5 million in revenue and $0.02 to diluted EPS.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the quarter was $31.1 million, up from $30.2 million year-over-year.

• Operating cash flow increased to $21.2 million from $8.0 million in the prior-year quarter.

• Cash balance rose to $49.1 million at quarter-end, up from $34.6 million at the end of the previous fiscal year.

• No debt was reported, maintaining strong liquidity.

Outlook and guidance

• Management expects continued operational efficiency and disciplined pricing to support performance for the remainder of fiscal 2027.

• The company is well-positioned to manage supply chain changes and does not anticipate disruptions.