NYSE$EBF
Ennis Inc · Q1 2027 earnings
Q1 2027 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Ennis Inc reported Q1 2027 results with modest revenue growth and improved margins.
Ennis Inc. reported first quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of $98.6 million, up 1.4% year-over-year. Net earnings rose to $9.9 million or $0.39 per diluted share from $9.8 million or $0.38 per share in the prior year quarter. Gross margin improved to 31.5% and operating cash flow strengthened significantly to $21.2 million.
- Revenue increased 1.4% to $98.6 million driven partly by acquisitions.
- Diluted EPS rose to $0.39 from $0.38 year-over-year.
- Gross profit margin expanded to 31.5% from 31.1%.
- Cash position strengthened to $49.1 million with strong operating cash flow of $21.2 million and no debt.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Ennis · Revenue · Quarterly
$98.6M
Forward guidance
Management expects continued focus on operational efficiencies, pricing discipline, and acquisition integration to support performance for the remainder of fiscal 2027.
Tailwinds
- Strong balance sheet with no debt and increased cash.
- Acquisitions contributing positively to revenue and EPS.
- Improved sequential and year-over-year gross margins.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2027
+0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.0%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
35 / 64 earnings
Positive
+13.4%
Q4 2014
Best reaction
-12.0%
Q4 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2027 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.6% | -6.2% | -7.6% | |
| Q3 2026 | -0.3% | +2.7% | +12.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.1% | +1.2% | +8.2% | |
| Q2 2026 | +0.4% | -2.4% | -9.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | +2.8% | +1.2% | -6.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.9% | +3.9% | +5.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.8% | +1.8% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.4% | -0.8% | -13.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.1% | +1.5% | +0.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +6.2% | +4.9% | +13.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.7% | +1.4% | +7.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -4.3% | -2.3% | -9.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.8% | +1.2% | +0.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.0% | -1.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.4% | -2.3% | +2.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.2% | +0.7% | -5.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.0% | +2.1% | +4.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +8.7% | +11.3% | +25.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.6% | -3.6% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.1% | +1.2% | +0.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.8% | +3.9% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.3% | +1.6% | -8.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.1% | +2.9% | +3.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | -5.7% | -3.9% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.3% | -4.2% | -7.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.0% | +1.9% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.4% | +0.2% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.2% | +6.1% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -7.0% | -2.9% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.6% | +7.2% | +4.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.4% | +0.0% | -7.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +11.4% | +10.3% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -4.8% | -2.2% | -10.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.9% | +5.7% | +15.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -12.0% | -11.2% | -11.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.3% | +5.5% | +6.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.0% | +1.6% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +6.6% | +8.8% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +7.7% | +8.0% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.0% | +2.9% | -2.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +7.4% | +3.4% | -9.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.5% | +7.5% | -3.5% | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +13.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -8.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -8.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -3.5% | — | — |
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