GuruFocus·Jun 16, 2026
Insteel Industries Announces Third Quarter 2026 Conference CallInsteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) today announced that its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call will be webcast live over the internet on Thursday, J
Insteel Industries, Inc.(IIIN)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
IIIN•NYSE
$29.66
14.1× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
SectorIndustrialsIndustryMetal FabricationSub-IndustryMetal products for infrastructure and construction
AboutInsteel Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. The company offers prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR) products. Its PC strand is a seven-wire strand that is used to impart compression forces into precast concrete elements and structures providing reinforcement for bridges, parking decks, buildings, and other concrete structures. The company's WWR engineered reinforcing product is used in nonresidential and residential construction. It produces a range of WWR products, such as engineered structural mesh, an engineered made-to-order product that is used as the primary reinforcement for concrete elements or structures serving as a reinforcing solution for hot-rolled rebar; concrete pipe reinforcement, an engineered made-to-order product, which is used as the primary reinforcement in concrete pipe, box culverts, and precast manholes for drainage and sewage systems, water treatment facilities, and other related applications; and standard welded wire reinforcement, a secondary reinforcing product for crack control applications in residential and light nonresidential construction, including driveways, sidewalks, and various slab-on-grade applications. The company sells its products through sales representatives to the manufacturers of concrete products, rebar fabricators, distributors, and contractors primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America. Insteel Industries, Inc. was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina.Show more
- Revenue$648M+22.4%
- EBITDA$73M+105.4%
- Net Income$41M+112.5%
- EPS (Diluted)2.10+112.1%
- Gross Margin14.43%+53.8%
- EBITDA Margin11.24%+67.8%
- Operating Margin8.4%+121.9%
- Net Margin6.33%+73.6%
- ROE11.36%+115.4%
IIIN Price & Volume
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Margin Compression Challenges Insteel's Profitability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Commodity Input Price Volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Insteel Industries faces significant headwinds as revenue growth decelerated to 7.5% in 2026Q2, reflecting a cooling construction market and volatile demand for steel reinforcement products.
- While the company maintains a fortress balance sheet with a negligible debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, the compression of gross margins from 17.1% in 2025Q3 to 9.6% in 2026Q2 suggests persistent vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations.
- Investors should monitor whether the firm can stabilize its erratic cash conversion cycles, which saw free cash flow margins swing from 15.0% to negative 10.6% within two quarters, before committing capital to this cyclical industrial play.
Verdict Logic
while the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 provides significant financial safety, the 48.1% decline in EPS growth in 2026Q2 warrants caution regarding near-term earnings sustainability.
IIIN Growth Metrics
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years3.77%
5 Years6.51%
3 Years-7.82%
TTM20.94%
Profit CAGR
10 Years6.57%
5 Years16.63%
3 Years-31.03%
TTM88.6%
EPS CAGR
10 Years6.21%
5 Years16.47%
3 Years-30.92%
TTM88.7%
Return on Capital
10 Years16.95%
5 Years20.27%
3 Years9.27%
Last Year14.1%
IIIN Recent Earnings
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 2/12 qtrs (17%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 16, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.27-66.3%
$0.80
Rev
$173M-3.1%
$178M
Q1 2026
Jan 15, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.39+18.2%
$0.33
Rev
$160M-1.3%
$162M
Q4 2025
Oct 16, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.74-1.3%
$0.75
Rev
$177M+10.0%
$161M
Q3 2025
Jul 17, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.78+14.7%
$0.68
Rev
$180M+2.2%
$176M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 16, 2026 | $0.27vs $0.80-66.3% | $173Mvs $178M-3.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.39vs $0.33+18.2% | $160Mvs $162M-1.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | $0.74vs $0.75-1.3% | $177Mvs $161M+10.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | $0.78vs $0.68+14.7% | $180Mvs $176M+2.2% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest IIIN News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN)
Business Wire·Jun 16, 2026
Insteel Industries Announces Third Quarter 2026 Conference CallMOUNT AIRY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) today announced that its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call will be webcast live over the internet on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET following the release of the Company's third quarter financial results at 6:30 a.m. ET on that same day. The conference call can be accessed on the Company's website at https://investor.insteel.com and will be archived for replay. About Insteel Insteel is the nation's large.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29.66 | $576.39M | 14.12 | 22.39% | 6.33% | 11.36% | 3.75% | |
| $223.92 | $51B | 29.78 | 5.73% | 6.82% | 10.58% | — | |
| $221.76 | $31.98B | 27.75 | 3.63% | 7.22% | 15.29% | — | |
| $62.70 | $6.94B | 84.73 | -1.61% | 6.72% | 13.65% | — | |
| $377.56 | $19.3B | 27.01 | 3.32% | 5.43% | 11.17% | — | |
| $32.64 | $1.66B | 93.26 | 11.33% | 0.49% | 1.26% | — |
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Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
IIIN SEC Filings & Documents
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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May 12, 2026·SEC
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Apr 16, 2026·SEC
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Feb 11, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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IIIN Frequently Asked Questions
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Insteel Industries, Inc.'s revenue?
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) reported $689.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 159% increase from $266.8M in 1996.
How fast is Insteel Industries, Inc. growing?
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) grew revenue by 22.4% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is IIIN profitable?
Yes, Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) is profitable, generating $42.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.3% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does IIIN pay dividends?
Yes, Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.75%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is IIIN's return on equity?
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.4%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Insteel Industries, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) generated $6.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.