Ennis, Inc. Reports EPS of $0.37

Ennis, Inc. EBF, today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010. For the quarter, consolidated net sales increased by $7.0 million, or 5.5%, from $127.8 million for the quarter ended November 30, 2009 to $134.8 million for the quarter ended November 30, 2010. Print sales for the quarter were $69.5 million, compared to $70.6 million for the same quarter last year, or a decrease of 1.5%. Apparel sales for the quarter were $65.3 million, compared to $57.2 million for the same quarter last year, or an increase of 14.2%. Overall gross profit margins increased from 26.8% to 27.1% for the quarters ended November 30, 2009 and November 30, 2010, respectively. Print margins decreased from 28.5% to 27.9%, and Apparel margins increased from 24.8% to 26.3%, for the quarters ended November 30, 2009 and November 30, 2010, respectively. Net earnings increased from $9.2 million, or 7.2% of sales, for the quarter ended November 30, 2009 to $9.6 million, or 7.2% of sales, for the quarter ended November 30, 2010. Diluted EPS increased from $0.36 per share to $0.37 per share for the quarters ended November 30, 2009 and November 30, 2010, respectively.