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Insteel Industries (IIIN)
NYSE: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
Strong Balance SheetReportedly zero reported TTM debt and substantial equity provide durable financial flexibility, lowering default and refinancing risk through construction cycles. A strong capital base supports opportunistic investment, dividend continuity, and the ability to absorb cyclical downturns without immediate external financing.
Pricing Power (ASP Increases)Sustained average selling price increases indicate the company can pass material cost inflation to customers, improving long‑run spreads if maintained. Durable pricing actions reduce margin volatility versus peers and support margin recovery even if volumes fluctuate due to the construction cycle.
Liquidity And Capital DisciplinePositive quarterly operating cash flow, cash on hand, and an unused revolving facility signal ample near-term liquidity. Management's modest ~$20M annual CapEx plan shows capital allocation discipline, enabling reinvestment in efficiency and ESM growth without adding leverage.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionOperating and free cash flow have lagged reported earnings, reducing internally available funds for dividends, buybacks, or strategic investment. Poor cash conversion increases sensitivity to working capital swings and raises execution risk if cyclically lower earnings reappear.
Cyclical, Volatile Earnings & MarginsEarnings and margins have varied materially across cycles, reflecting sensitivity to construction demand and steel pricing. This structural volatility complicates capacity planning, weakens predictability of returns on invested capital, and makes long‑term cash flow planning more uncertain.
Rising Input And Working Capital PressureA large rise in working capital and growing receivables strain liquidity and raise funding needs, while industry wire‑rod costs and freight pressure (noted elsewhere in the call) compress spreads. These structural cost and NWC dynamics can persist, reducing margin resilience and free cash generation.

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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 $499.24M.
      When is Insteel Industries’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Insteel Industries’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 60 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 $1.03 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 -22.104%.
                    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

                      Company Description

                      Insteel Industries

                      Insteel 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.

                      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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