Insteel Industries (IIIN)


Market Price (10/23/2026): $30.3 | Market Cap: $589.4 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Insteel Industries (IIIN)


Market Price (10/23/2026): $30.3
Market Cap: $589.4 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.9%, Dividend Yield is 3.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.0%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 38%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, Sustainable Resource Management, and E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 577x

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.4%

Key risks
IIIN key risks include [1] cyclical construction demand for its concrete reinforcing products, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.9%, Dividend Yield is 3.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.0%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 38%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, Sustainable Resource Management, and E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 577x
5 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.4%
6 Key risks
IIIN key risks include [1] cyclical construction demand for its concrete reinforcing products, Show more.

IIIN in ETFs

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/22/2026

Insteel Industries (IIIN) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q4 2026 Earnings and Revenue Performance.

Insteel Industries reported mixed financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended October 3, 2026. The company's net earnings decreased to $7.7 million, or $0.40 per share, from $14.6 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter, missing analyst expectations of $0.49 per share. This decline included $0.7 million in restructuring charges. However, net sales for the quarter increased by 17.9% to $209.3 million, surpassing analyst forecasts by nearly $8 million, driven by a 6.6% rise in average selling prices and a 10.6% increase in shipments, partly due to an extra week in the fiscal calendar. This combination of an earnings miss alongside robust revenue growth likely contributed to the stock's relatively stable movement, as positive sales momentum was counterbalanced by lower profitability.

2. Significant Margin Compression Due to Elevated Costs.

A core reason for the stable stock performance despite increased sales was significant margin compression. Insteel's gross profit for fiscal Q4 2026 decreased to $21.0 million from $28.6 million in the prior-year quarter, leading to a contraction in gross margin to 10.0% from 16.1%. This decline was primarily attributed to higher raw material costs, inflationary trends in freight and other operating expenses, which outpaced the implemented price increases. The company's CEO noted that domestic wire rod prices remained at historically high levels and that a 50% Section 232 tariff rate exacerbated raw material sourcing challenges and cost pressures. These persistent cost headwinds eroded profitability and put downward pressure on the stock, offsetting positive revenue news.

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Updated on 10/22/2026

Insteel Industries (IIIN) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q4 2026 Earnings and Revenue Performance.

Insteel Industries reported mixed financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended October 3, 2026. The company's net earnings decreased to $7.7 million, or $0.40 per share, from $14.6 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter, missing analyst expectations of $0.49 per share. This decline included $0.7 million in restructuring charges. However, net sales for the quarter increased by 17.9% to $209.3 million, surpassing analyst forecasts by nearly $8 million, driven by a 6.6% rise in average selling prices and a 10.6% increase in shipments, partly due to an extra week in the fiscal calendar. This combination of an earnings miss alongside robust revenue growth likely contributed to the stock's relatively stable movement, as positive sales momentum was counterbalanced by lower profitability.

2. Significant Margin Compression Due to Elevated Costs.

A core reason for the stable stock performance despite increased sales was significant margin compression. Insteel's gross profit for fiscal Q4 2026 decreased to $21.0 million from $28.6 million in the prior-year quarter, leading to a contraction in gross margin to 10.0% from 16.1%. This decline was primarily attributed to higher raw material costs, inflationary trends in freight and other operating expenses, which outpaced the implemented price increases. The company's CEO noted that domestic wire rod prices remained at historically high levels and that a 50% Section 232 tariff rate exacerbated raw material sourcing challenges and cost pressures. These persistent cost headwinds eroded profitability and put downward pressure on the stock, offsetting positive revenue news.

3. Strategic Operational Adjustments and Future Growth Investments.

Insteel undertook strategic operational adjustments while also committing to future growth investments. In August 2026, the company announced the closure of its Upper Sandusky, Ohio facility to consolidate welded wire operations, expecting to incur approximately $4.6 million in restructuring charges, including $0.7 million in Q4 fiscal 2026. This move is aimed at improving operational efficiency and cost competitiveness. Simultaneously, Insteel outlined plans for approximately $30 million in capital expenditures for fiscal 2027, with roughly $20 million earmarked for a new engineered structural mesh (ESM) production line to meet anticipated demand. These actions represent a mix of cost-cutting and future-oriented investments, balancing short-term adjustments with long-term growth prospects, contributing to a neutral stock sentiment.

4. Mixed Demand Environment in Key Construction Markets.

The demand environment for Insteel's products was mixed during the period. While residential construction remained weak, demand was sustained by public funding for infrastructure improvements and robust growth in data center construction. The company's broader customer base for engineered structural mesh helped maintain shipment volumes despite softness in the overall construction market. Although some data center project shipments experienced delays during fiscal Q4 2026, these were characterized as postponements rather than cancellations, with shipments commencing by the earnings report. This selective strength in non-residential construction segments, particularly infrastructure and data centers, provided a counterbalance to weaknesses elsewhere, helping to stabilize stock movement.

5. Strong Balance Sheet and Consistent Shareholder Returns.

Insteel's strong financial position provided a floor for its stock performance. The company concluded fiscal 2026 debt-free, with a net cash balance of $37.5 million and no outstanding borrowings under its $100.0 million revolving credit facility. Furthermore, Insteel demonstrated a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, distributing $24.9 million through dividends and share repurchases during fiscal 2026. This included repurchasing approximately 114,000 shares at a total cost of $3.2 million. The company's robust liquidity and capital allocation strategy instilled investor confidence, mitigating some of the negative impact from margin pressures and contributing to the stock's overall stability.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 0.4% change in IIIN stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 17.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610222026Change
Stock Price ($)30.1730.300.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6907082.6%
Net Income Margin (%)6.2%5.1%-16.6%
P/E Multiple13.816.217.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)19190.2%
Cumulative Contribution0.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IIIN0.4% 
Market (SPY)2.3%43.2%
Sector (XLI)-10.0%59.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.7% change in IIIN stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -26.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)331202610222026Change
Stock Price ($)33.5430.30-9.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6787084.4%
Net Income Margin (%)7.0%5.1%-26.7%
P/E Multiple13.716.217.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)19190.1%
Cumulative Contribution-9.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IIIN-9.7% 
Market (SPY)17.8%28.2%
Sector (XLI)3.3%43.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -18.1% change in IIIN stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -30.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202510222026Change
Stock Price ($)36.9830.30-18.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)60570817.1%
Net Income Margin (%)5.2%5.1%-0.2%
P/E Multiple23.116.2-30.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)19190.1%
Cumulative Contribution-18.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IIIN-18.1% 
Market (SPY)15.6%30.3%
Sector (XLI)9.0%42.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.3% change in IIIN stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 51.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202310222026Change
Stock Price ($)27.9930.308.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7007081.1%
Net Income Margin (%)7.3%5.1%-29.6%
P/E Multiple10.716.251.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)19190.2%
Cumulative Contribution8.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IIIN8.3% 
Market (SPY)84.8%38.4%
Sector (XLI)71.0%50.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
IIIN Return88%-26%50%-27%22%-4%80%
Peers Return-16%-36%33%119%-9%16%64%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
IIIN Win Rate58%25%58%50%58%60% 
Peers Win Rate44%39%56%47%50%38% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
IIIN Max Drawdown-26%-47%-24%-30%-24%-36% 
Peers Max Drawdown-40%-51%-36%-38%-48%-48% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: GGG, GHM, GFUZ, MFP, OPTT.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/22/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventIIINS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-23.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven14 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-15.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven18 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-11.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven39 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-36.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven414 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-50.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven103.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven230 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-35.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.7%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven805 days105 days

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In The Past

Insteel Industries's stock fell -23.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventIIINS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-23.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven14 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-36.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven414 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-50.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven103.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven230 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-35.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.7%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven805 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-29.8%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.5%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven31 days6 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-36.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.6%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven52 days15 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-21.4%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.3%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven129 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-61.4%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven159.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven195 days1085 days

Compare to GGG, GHM, GFUZ, MFP, OPTT

In The Past

Insteel Industries's stock fell -23.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Insteel Industries (IIIN)

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products essential for various concrete construction applications. The company's core business involves providing critical components that enhance the strength and durability of concrete structures. Its product portfolio primarily consists of two key categories: prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR).

The company's PC strand is a specialized seven-wire strand used to introduce compression forces into precast concrete elements, providing crucial reinforcement for large-scale projects such as bridges, parking decks, and commercial buildings. Its WWR products are engineered reinforcing solutions, including engineered structural mesh, which serves as a primary reinforcement in concrete elements as an alternative to traditional rebar. Insteel also produces concrete pipe reinforcement for infrastructure like drainage and sewage systems, as well as standard welded wire reinforcement used for crack control in residential and light nonresidential applications, such as driveways, sidewalks, and slab-on-grade construction.

Insteel Industries sells its products through a network of sales representatives. Its primary customers include manufacturers of concrete products, rebar fabricators, distributors, and contractors. While headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina, the company serves a broad market, primarily operating in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Insteel Industries:

  • Insteel is like a specialized Nucor, but instead of making raw steel, they fabricate critical steel wire and mesh specifically for reinforcing concrete structures.
  • Insteel is like the Owens Corning for concrete, providing the crucial steel reinforcement that makes bridges, buildings, and pipes strong, rather than insulation or roofing.

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  • Prestressed Concrete Strand (PC strand): A seven-wire strand used to impart compression forces into precast concrete elements and structures for reinforcement in various construction projects.
  • Engineered Structural Mesh: An engineered, made-to-order welded wire mesh product used as primary reinforcement for concrete elements or structures, serving as an alternative to hot-rolled rebar.
  • Concrete Pipe Reinforcement: An engineered, made-to-order welded wire product used as primary reinforcement in concrete pipe, box culverts, and precast manholes for drainage and sewage systems.
  • Standard Welded Wire Reinforcement: A secondary reinforcing product primarily used for crack control applications in residential and light nonresidential construction, including driveways and sidewalks.

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The major customers of Insteel Industries (IIIN) are other companies. Based on the provided description, Insteel sells its products to the following categories of customers:
  • Manufacturers of concrete products
  • Rebar fabricators
  • Distributors
  • Contractors

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H. O. Woltz III, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

H. O. Woltz III has served as Insteel's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer for many years, having been with the company and its subsidiaries since 1978. He was elected Chief Executive Officer in 1991, President in 1989, and Chairman of the Board in 2009. Prior to these roles, he served as President of Rappahannock Wire Company, a former subsidiary, from 1981 to 1989, and as President of Florida Wire and Cable, Inc. until its merger into Insteel Wire Products Company in 2002. He led the family-owned company through the process of becoming a publicly traded entity and has been instrumental in its growth and acquisitions, transforming it from a regional company to one with a national scope.

Scot R. Jafroodi, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Scot R. Jafroodi currently serves as Insteel's Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, a position he assumed on January 2, 2023. He has held various capacities with the company since 2005, including Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer from October 2020 to 2023. Before joining Insteel, Mr. Jafroodi was a Senior Manager at BDO Seidman, LLP from 2003 to 2005 and spent 10 years at Deloitte & Touche USA, LLP, most recently as a Senior Manager.

Richard T. Wagner, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Richard T. Wagner is Insteel's Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, a role he has held since 2020. He has been with Insteel and its subsidiaries since 1992, having previously served as Vice President and General Manager of the Concrete Reinforcing Products Business Unit of Insteel Wire Products Company from 1998 to 2020. Prior to his tenure at Insteel, Mr. Wagner held various positions with Florida Wire and Cable, Inc. from 1977.

James R. York, Senior Vice President, Sourcing and Logistics

James R. York serves as Insteel's Senior Vice President, Sourcing and Logistics. He has been with Insteel Industries, Inc. in various capacities.

Elizabeth C. Southern, Vice President, Administration, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer

Elizabeth C. Southern joined Insteel in 2023 and is currently the Vice President, Administration, Secretary, and Chief Legal Officer. Before joining Insteel, Ms. Southern held various senior management roles with Hanesbrands Inc. from 2011 to 2023, including Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, and Vice President, Human Resources. Earlier in her career, she worked as an associate attorney at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP.

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Insteel Industries (IIIN) faces several key risks inherent to its business, primarily stemming from the cyclical nature of its end markets, fluctuations in raw material costs, and competitive pressures. The most significant risk to Insteel Industries is the **cyclicality of the construction market and broader economic conditions**. The company's demand for prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement products is closely tied to non-residential, infrastructure, and, to a lesser extent, residential construction activity. This makes Insteel highly sensitive to economic downturns, changes in interest rates, and government spending on infrastructure projects, all of which can lead to volatility in demand and financial performance. Another critical risk is the **volatility in raw material costs, particularly due to tariffs on imported steel**. Insteel's profitability is significantly influenced by the cost of wire rod, its primary raw material. U.S. tariff policies on imported steel have directly led to increased raw material costs for Insteel, impacting its cost of goods sold. Additionally, these tariffs can also affect the competitive landscape for finished products. Finally, Insteel operates within an **intensely competitive market**. The company faces competition from both domestic manufacturers of steel wire reinforcing products and, to a lesser extent, imported finished products. This competitive environment can put pressure on pricing and market share.

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The increasing adoption and technological advancements of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites as an alternative to steel reinforcement in concrete construction. FRP offers advantages such as corrosion resistance, lighter weight, and improved durability, making it an attractive substitute for steel wire reinforcing products in various applications, particularly those exposed to harsh environments or requiring specific non-magnetic properties. This trend could erode demand for Insteel's traditional steel-based products over time.

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Insteel Industries (symbol: IIIN) operates in addressable markets related to prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR).

Prestressed Concrete (PC) Strand Market

  • The global prestressed concrete wire and strand market was valued at approximately $6.55 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $10.88 billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.21% from 2026 to 2035. Other estimates place the global market at $5.2 billion in 2022, with a projection to reach $9.1 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 to 2032.
  • In North America, the PC wire and strand market is a significant segment, with the U.S. market specifically valued at $1.33 billion in 2025. It is expected to grow to $1.99 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 4.13% over the forecast period of 2026–2035. The U.S. market for PC wire and strand was also valued at $1.2 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2023 to 2030. In 2025, North America accounted for an estimated 29% share of the Prestressed Concrete Wire and Strand Market.

Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR) Market

  • The global welded wire reinforcement market is estimated to be valued between $15.5 billion and $25.5 billion in 2025. This market is projected to experience a steady compound annual growth rate ranging from 1.8% to 3.8% through 2030.
  • North America represents a mature and significant regional market for welded wire reinforcement, with growth rates estimated at 1.5% to 2.8% annually. North America's estimated share of the global welded wire fabric market is 18%.

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Insteel Industries (IIIN) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key factors:

  1. Sustained Demand in Non-Residential Construction: The company expects continued strength in non-residential construction, particularly from infrastructure spending and the robust activity in data center development. This segment has been identified as a key demand driver.
  2. Benefits from Recent Acquisitions: Insteel completed two acquisitions shortly after the close of fiscal 2024, which are projected to enhance its competitive position in the Midwestern and Texas markets and contribute to incremental shipment volumes and solid returns.
  3. Effective Pricing Actions and Favorable Spreads: The company has demonstrated the ability to implement pricing adjustments to offset rising raw material and operating costs. Maintaining wider spreads between selling prices and raw material costs has positively impacted net sales and gross margins, and is expected to continue supporting revenue growth.
  4. Anticipated Recovery in Residential Construction: While residential markets have experienced softness, Insteel's management observes early signs of stabilization and a cautiously optimistic long-term outlook for demand. A downward trajectory of interest rates could further support a recovery in this sector.

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Share Repurchases

  • From September 28, 2025, to December 27, 2025, Insteel Industries repurchased US$0.74 million worth of shares.
  • Repurchases of common stock for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 amounted to $0.745 million.
  • Cumulative repurchases under a buyback program initiated in 2008 total US$8.39 million for 280,509 shares.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital outlays for fiscal 2026 are expected to reach up to approximately $20.0 million, primarily focused on cost and productivity improvement initiatives as well as recurring maintenance requirements.
  • Capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 decreased to $8.2 million.
  • For fiscal 2024, capital expenditures were $19.1 million, with a focus on cost and productivity.

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Peer Outperformance in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

IIIN has trailed 61% of its 71 Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are GWW, PH and NPO. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ranks 6th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components constituents that IIIN has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
41%
of 76 industry peers · 1.0% return
3Y
38%
of 74 industry peers · 25.8% return
5Y
39%
of 71 industry peers · 9.4% return
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers with revenue growth within 4pp of IIIN's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
IIIN Insteel Industries 1.8% 16.2x 1.0%25.8%9.4% —
GWW W.W. Grainger 5.6% 34.3x 41.7%103.2%227.9% +218pp
PH Parker Hannifin 4.1% 30.9x 21.5%151.0%219.3% +210pp
NPO Enpro 3.6% 127.8x 17.2%132.8%215.5% +206pp
FLS Flowserve 5.4% 23.3x 32.4%94.4%100.4% +91pp
VMI Valmont Industries -0.7% 17.6x 9.4%92.0%96.1% +87pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components is IIIN's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 30 -2.5%102.3%139.8% STRL 1538% · FIX 1451% · AGX 712%
Marine Transportation 5 53.7%50.1%131.4% MATX 188% · KEX 131%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 2.1%58.8%94.9% CAT 280% · ALSN 241% · WAB 208%
Aerospace & Defense 52 -12.6%59.4%57.0% ATI 913% · FTAI 721% · HWM 544%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 12.5%32.3%51.1% DXPE 382% · AIT 233% · URI 213%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ← 72 5.8%55.2%38.4% CRS 867% · MLI 375% · SYM 308%
Diversified Support Services 34 11.3%38.9%36.6% CXW 226% · OPLN 155% · CTAS 120%
Rail Transportation 7 32.2%62.3%31.1% CSX 56% · UNP 40% · NSC 31%
Building Products 33 -7.3%12.9%24.5% GFF 344% · TT 164% · JCI 114%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 33.6%6.9%19.4% XPO 262% · R 237% · ARCB 51%
Electrical Components & Equipment 37 -11.3%70.5%3.7% POWL 1786% · BE 979% · VRT 717%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 7.7%8.7%-5.9% CSW 121% · DD 72% · CSL 64%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 16 1.5%-1.6%-10.6% DE 102% · TTC 15% · AGCO -6%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -21.6%0.4%-15.0% EXLS 73% · BR 11% · G -12%
Research & Consulting Services 13 4.1%-12.2%-15.9% HURN 290% · FCN 11% · BAH 5%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -52.1%12.7%-21.3% BCO 99%
Office Services & Supplies 9 19.4%18.4%-24.4% PBI 201% · TILE 148% · HNI 43%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -26.4%32.4%-32.4% GEO 231% · CLH 180% · RSG 93%
Passenger Airlines 11 5.1%20.4%-34.2% LTM 3130% · UAL 118% · DAL 107%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -25.1%60.5%-36.4% UBER 52% · CAR -36% · LYFT -64%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -25.4%-18.7%-39.6% FDX 80% · EXPD 69% · CHRW 61%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 17.2%-9.0%-42.0% ADP 58% · PAYX 12% · FA 10%
Airport Services 4 -69.6%-68.3%-83.5% JOBY -48%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

IIINGGGGHMGFUZMFPOPTTMedian
NameInsteel .Graco Graham General .Midera F.Ocean Po. 
Mkt Price30.3069.3664.496.1541.210.6035.75
Mkt Cap0.611.20.70.5--0.7
Rev LTM7082,310261-856-782
Op Inc LTM4762014-84-65
FCF LTM-10600-6-56-25
FCF 3Y Avg345631---34
CFO LTM16606-88-47
CFO 3Y Avg4764316---47

Growth & Margins

IIINGGGGHMGFUZMFPOPTTMedian
NameInsteel .Graco Graham General .Midera F.Ocean Po. 
Rev Chg LTM17.1%5.4%21.2%---17.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg1.8%1.9%15.8%---1.9%
Rev Chg Q9.9%7.9%28.6%---9.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.6%1.9%6.5%---2.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM15.5%6.4%-16.1%---6.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg13.8%-0.4%69.8%---13.8%
Op Mgn LTM6.6%26.8%5.4%-9.8%-8.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg5.7%27.3%5.6%---5.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.4%-0.6%-0.7%----0.7%
CFO/Rev LTM0.1%28.6%2.1%-10.3%-6.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.3%29.1%7.8%---8.3%
FCF/Rev LTM-1.4%26.0%-2.3%-6.5%-2.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.0%25.4%0.8%---6.0%

Valuation

IIINGGGGHMGFUZMFPOPTTMedian
NameInsteel .Graco Graham General .Midera F.Ocean Po. 
Mkt Cap0.611.20.70.5--0.7
P/S0.84.82.9---2.9
P/Op Inc12.718.052.6---18.0
P/EBIT12.417.452.6---17.4
P/E16.221.663.3---21.6
P/CFO577.316.9134.9---134.9
Total Yield9.9%6.3%1.6%---6.3%
Dividend Yield3.7%1.7%0.0%0.0%--0.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.1%4.1%1.1%---4.1%
D/E0.00.00.00.0--0.0
Net D/E-0.00.0-0.0-0.1---0.0

Returns

IIINGGGGHMGFUZMFPOPTTMedian
NameInsteel .Graco Graham General .Midera F.Ocean Po. 
1M Rtn0.7%-10.3%-25.8%-25.5%-7.9%-71.6%-17.9%
3M Rtn-6.2%-10.5%-38.9%-11.6%-13.7%206.7%-11.1%
6M Rtn18.0%-15.0%-33.9%-44.1%12.6%66.0%-1.2%
12M Rtn1.0%-13.8%9.4%-44.1%12.6%24.0%5.2%
3Y Rtn25.8%3.0%298.6%-44.1%12.6%87.8%19.2%
1M Excs Rtn3.2%-10.6%-25.9%-28.5%-7.4%-72.1%-18.3%
3M Excs Rtn-10.5%-15.8%-41.3%-11.9%-16.0%203.6%-13.9%
6M Excs Rtn10.3%-22.7%-41.7%-51.8%4.8%58.9%-8.9%
12M Excs Rtn-13.9%-29.8%-7.1%-57.7%-1.1%2.6%-10.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-69.7%-78.7%213.3%-118.9%-62.6%-7.1%-66.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Welded wire reinforcement425306376495358
Prestressed concrete strand223223273331232
Total648529649827591


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2005
Concrete reinforcing products108
Industrial wire products15
Total123


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$30.30 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.6 
First Trading Date03/17/1992 
Distance from 52W High-20.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$30.24$31.03
DMA Trenddownindeterminate
Distance from DMA0.2%-2.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility26.4%38.3%
Downside Capture165.9878.35
Upside Capture81.3963.32
Correlation (S&P 500)60.2%30.4%
IIIN Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.911.481.081.010.990.96
Up Beta-0.511.961.181.450.940.95
Down Beta0.771.541.401.241.350.77
Up Capture91%108%85%39%56%86%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days11213369136383
Down Capture146%174%117%112%107%105%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days11213157116367

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with IIIN
IIIN-0.2%38.3%0.08-
Sector ETF (XLI)8.6%17.2%0.3144.6%
Equity (SPY)14.8%12.7%0.8030.5%
Gold (GLD)-2.2%28.4%-0.0912.5%
Commodities (DBC)52.1%20.7%1.91-20.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.7%13.9%0.0814.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-22.4%43.4%-0.477.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with IIIN
IIIN-0.0%38.7%0.10-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.0%17.6%0.5152.6%
Equity (SPY)13.0%17.1%0.5743.1%
Gold (GLD)17.1%18.9%0.723.1%
Commodities (DBC)9.3%19.5%0.367.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.9%-0.0539.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.0%51.7%0.3319.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with IIIN
IIIN3.2%43.8%0.23-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.2%20.0%0.5753.2%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7346.4%
Gold (GLD)11.9%16.4%0.593.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.3717.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2140.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.0%66.2%1.0314.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 91520263.3%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity19.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 10/22/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/16/20261.3%7.0%10.5%
4/16/2026-22.1%-31.6%-26.9%
1/15/2026-4.5%1.1%11.5%
10/16/2025-19.2%-17.1%-14.0%
7/17/2025-6.3%-2.5%-3.3%
4/17/202513.8%24.1%39.7%
1/16/20253.7%16.7%25.6%
10/17/2024-4.9%-3.6%2.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101116
# Negative14138
Median Positive3.3%7.0%11.0%
Median Negative-5.1%-3.6%-8.1%
Max Positive13.8%24.1%39.7%
Max Negative-22.1%-31.6%-26.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/16/20261.3%7.0%10.5%
4/16/2026-22.1%-31.6%-26.9%
1/15/2026-4.5%1.1%11.5%
10/16/2025-19.2%-17.1%-14.0%
7/17/2025-6.3%-2.5%-3.3%
4/17/202513.8%24.1%39.7%
1/16/20253.7%16.7%25.6%
10/17/2024-4.9%-3.6%2.3%
7/18/20242.9%-0.2%0.9%
4/25/2024-7.0%-6.6%-7.1%
1/18/2024-5.3%-7.2%0.1%
10/19/2023-6.5%-12.7%6.0%
7/20/2023-1.2%0.4%-2.8%
4/21/2023-2.8%-2.0%9.0%
1/20/20233.6%9.6%10.6%
10/21/2022-3.9%0.8%5.8%
7/21/2022-15.6%-23.0%-20.7%
4/22/2022-2.4%-2.2%-9.1%
1/20/20220.9%-3.5%-1.2%
10/21/2021-1.7%0.3%18.7%
7/22/20211.8%11.9%19.1%
4/22/20217.2%17.8%16.0%
1/21/20213.7%1.0%16.6%
10/22/20201.7%-2.1%20.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101116
# Negative14138
Median Positive3.3%7.0%11.0%
Median Negative-5.1%-3.6%-8.1%
Max Positive13.8%24.1%39.7%
Max Negative-22.1%-31.6%-26.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/16/202610-Q
03/31/202604/16/202610-Q
12/31/202501/15/202610-Q
09/30/202510/23/202510-K
06/30/202507/17/202510-Q
03/31/202504/17/202510-Q
12/31/202401/16/202510-Q
09/30/202410/24/202410-K
06/30/202407/18/202410-Q
03/31/202404/25/202410-Q
12/31/202301/18/202410-Q
09/30/202310/26/202310-K
06/30/202307/20/202310-Q
03/31/202304/20/202310-Q
12/31/202201/19/202310-Q
09/30/202210/27/202210-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/16/202610-Q
03/31/202604/16/202610-Q
12/31/202501/15/202610-Q
09/30/202510/23/202510-K
06/30/202507/17/202510-Q
03/31/202504/17/202510-Q
12/31/202401/16/202510-Q
09/30/202410/24/202410-K
06/30/202407/18/202410-Q
03/31/202404/25/202410-Q
12/31/202301/18/202410-Q
09/30/202310/26/202310-K
06/30/202307/20/202310-Q
03/31/202304/20/202310-Q
12/31/202201/19/202310-Q
09/30/202210/27/202210-K
06/30/202207/21/202210-Q
03/31/202204/21/202210-Q
12/31/202101/20/202210-Q
09/30/202110/28/202110-K
06/30/202107/22/202110-Q
03/31/202104/22/202110-Q
12/31/202001/21/202110-Q
09/30/202010/29/202010-K
06/30/202007/16/202010-Q
03/31/202004/16/202010-Q
12/31/201901/16/202010-Q
09/30/201910/25/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/22/2026

Latest: Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 10/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Capital ExpendituresReported 30.00 Mil 1 Higher NewGuidance: 15.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 7/16/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 15.00 Mil -25.0% LoweredGuidance: 20.00 Mil for 2026

Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 4/16/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 20.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 20.00 Mil for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 1/15/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 20.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 20.00 Mil for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 8/27/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wagner, RichardSenior Vice President and COODirectSell827202630.311,64049,7041,212,284Form
2Wagner, RichardSenior Vice President and COODirectSell227202637.671,67963,2481,506,800Form
3York, James RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell905202538.5060023,100340,456Form
4York, James RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell828202538.503,000115,500363,556Form
5Wagner, RichardSenior Vice President and COODirectSell826202538.424,366167,7421,562,157Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wagner, RichardSenior Vice President and COODirectSell827202630.311,64049,7041,212,284Form
2Wagner, RichardSenior Vice President and COODirectSell227202637.671,67963,2481,506,800Form
3York, James RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell905202538.5060023,100340,456Form
4York, James RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell828202538.503,000115,500363,556Form
5Wagner, RichardSenior Vice President and COODirectSell826202538.424,366167,7421,562,157Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 23, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Bruce & Co., Inc.$11.6 Mil3.3%41Hold13F
Active Manager
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Bruce & Co., Inc.$11.6 Mil3.3%41Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 10/22/2026