Every material Form 8-K ENNIS, INC. has filed with the SEC since June 22, 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Ennis reported revenue of $102.0 million for the quarter ended August 31, 2026, up 3.3% from the prior-year quarter, but diluted earnings per share fell to $0.37 from $0.51. The company tied the decline mainly to a $5.3 million favorable litigation judgment in the prior-year quarter and a $700,000 charge this quarter, and its Board raised the quarterly dividend 5.0% to $0.2625 per share.
Revenue was $102.0 million, up $3.3 million or 3.3% from $98.7 million; gross profit margin was 29.9% versus 30.5%.
Net earnings were $9.4 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, versus $13.2 million, or $0.51, a year earlier.
The quarterly dividend rises from $0.25 to $0.2625 per share, payable November 6, 2026 to holders of record on October 9, 2026.
Cash rose to $54.0 million at August 31, 2026 from $34.6 million at February 28, 2026, and the company reports no debt.
At the July 16, 2026 annual meeting, director nominee Michael D. Magill received 9,173,926 votes for and 9,966,712 against, so he did not win a majority of votes cast. The Board rejected his resignation, which he had tendered under the bylaws, and he will keep his seat, a result that overrides the shareholder vote.
Magill received 9,173,926 for votes and 9,966,712 against votes; the other three nominees were elected.
The Board, with Magill recusing himself, accepted the Nominating and Governance Committee's recommendation and rejected his resignation.
The Board said ISS's recommendation against Magill rested on incorrect information about his independence, and noted he retired from the Company effective December 31, 2021.
Shareholders also approved CohnReznick, LLP as auditor for the fiscal year ending 2027 with 22,260,285 votes for.
Ennis reported results for the quarter ended May 31, 2026, with revenue of $98.6 million, up 1.4% from the prior-year quarter, and diluted earnings per share of $0.39 versus $0.38. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of 25.0 cents per share, payable August 10, 2026, and set its 2026 annual shareholder meeting for July 16, 2026.
Revenue $98.6 million vs. $97.2 million a year earlier, up 1.4%
Net earnings $9.9 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, vs. $0.38 a year earlier
Gross profit margin 31.5% vs. 31.1%; operating cash flow $21.2 million vs. $8.0 million
Quarterly dividend of 25.0 cents per share declared June 19, 2026, payable August 10, 2026 to holders of record July 10, 2026
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