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Insteel Industries (IIIN)
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Insteel Industries (IIIN) Price & Analysis

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IIIN Stock Chart & Stats

$31.66
-$0.42(-1.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$31.66
-$0.42(-1.66%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Very Strong Balance Sheet With Effectively No DebtNet-zero reported debt and a large equity base provide durable financial flexibility to withstand construction cyclicality, fund working capital swings, and support opportunistic investments or dividends without reliance on revolver borrowings over the next several months.
Demonstrated Pricing Power Via Sizable ASP IncreasesDouble-digit YoY ASP gains show management can recover some input cost inflation through pricing. Sustained ability to raise realized prices supports margin recovery as volumes normalize, reducing earnings sensitivity to raw-material swings over the medium term.
CapEx Discipline And Affirmed Investment GuidanceA modest, targeted CapEx plan balances maintenance and efficiency upgrades without heavy expansion spend. This disciplined investment posture preserves free cash flow flexibility while supporting productivity gains that can improve fixed-cost absorption and margins over the next 2–6 months.
Bears Say
Weak Recent Cash Conversion Versus Reported EarningsMaterial divergence between net income and operating/free cash flow indicates earnings quality and liquidity risk. Poor cash conversion limits ability to self-fund working capital and makes the company more vulnerable to cyclical revenue dips over the next several quarters.
Rising Net Working Capital And Receivable BuildupA $45M working capital build and higher receivables strain liquidity and magnify exposure to project delays in construction markets. Elevated NWC can depress free cash flow and force funding or curtailed payouts if demand softness persists into the medium term.
Raw-material Cost Exposure And Cyclical Margin VolatilitySignificant and uneven raw-material cost inflation compresses spreads and creates persistent margin risk. Dependence on domestic rod pricing and cyclical construction demand means margins and earnings can swing materially as input costs or policy/tariff changes evolve over months.

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IIIN FAQ

What was Insteel Industries’s price range in the past 12 months?
Insteel Industries lowest stock price was $24.35 and its highest was $41.64 in the past 12 months.
    What is Insteel Industries’s market cap?
    Insteel Industries’s market cap is $593.30M.
      When is Insteel Industries’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Insteel Industries’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 19 days.
        How were Insteel Industries’s earnings last quarter?
        Insteel Industries released its earnings results on Apr 16, 2026. The company reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.64 by -$0.37.
          Is Insteel Industries overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Insteel Industries’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Insteel Industries pay dividends?
            Insteel Industries pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.49%. See more information on Insteel Industries dividends here
              What is Insteel Industries’s EPS estimate?
              Insteel Industries’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
                How many shares outstanding does Insteel Industries have?
                Insteel Industries has 19,433,247 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Insteel Industries’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Insteel Industries reported an EPS of $0.27 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.64. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -22.105%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Insteel Industries?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IIIN
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Insteel Industries Stock Smart Score

                      Company Description

                      Insteel Industries

                      Insteel Industries, Inc., along with its various subsidiaries, focuses on the manufacturing and commercialization of steel wire reinforcement products specifically for concrete construction applications. The company's primary offerings include prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR). Its PC strand is a distinctive seven-wire product designed to introduce compression into precast concrete elements and structures. This strengthens various constructions, such as bridges, parking garages, commercial buildings, and other concrete infrastructure. Additionally, Insteel supplies an engineered welded wire reinforcement (WWR) product utilized in both non-residential and residential construction endeavors. This WWR product line encompasses several types: Engineered structural mesh: A custom-made solution that functions as the main reinforcement for concrete elements and structures, often serving as an alternative to conventional hot-rolled rebar. Concrete pipe reinforcement: Another tailored product, engineered for primary reinforcement in concrete pipes, box culverts, and precast manholes, vital for drainage and sewage systems, water treatment facilities, and related utility applications. Standard welded wire reinforcement: A secondary reinforcement material aimed at preventing cracks in residential and light commercial settings, including driveways, sidewalks, and various slab-on-grade applications. Insteel distributes its products through a network of sales representatives to a diverse customer base, including concrete product manufacturers, rebar fabricators, distributors, and contractors. Its principal markets are located across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and extending into Central and South America. Founded in 1953, Insteel Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

                      Insteel Industries (IIIN) Earnings & Revenues

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                      IIIN Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                      The call presents a balanced picture: material near-term weakness in Q2 driven by severe weather, project delays, rising raw material and freight costs, and margin compression produced a sizable drop in earnings and pressured working capital. Offsetting this, management has implemented meaningful price increases (ASP +14.2% YoY), reported sequential shipment recovery and improving order trends in April, generated positive operating cash flow, reduced SG&A as a percent of sales, maintained strong liquidity with no revolver borrowings, and pointed to favorable inventory carrying values and improving leading indicators (ABI, Dodge Index) that support a gradual margin recovery. Given the significant but potentially transient operational headwinds alongside tangible corrective actions and liquidity, the overall tone is measured and cautiously optimistic.View all IIIN earnings summaries
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                      4.92%20.44%16.64%35.68%
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