Insteel Industries, Inc. IIIN

29.48 0.35 1.20% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$563.9M
P/E
15.8×

Insider Decisions

Total sells 0.11
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — 1 — — — — — 1 —
Insider Ownership 5.51%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 563.91
Revenue 707.68
Net Income 36.38
Free Cash Flow (4.80)
Net Debt (22.95)
Current Ratio 3.57
Debt/Equity 0.00
P/E ratio 15.76
P/S ratio 0.81
P/B ratio 1.54
Past 5Y EPS Growth 27.79%
This Y EPS Growth (23.57%)
Next Y EPS Growth 50.78%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 10.20%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.05
Annual Dividend Rate 0.12
Annual Dividend Yield 7.28%
total individual payouts
2028 Powerpack
2027 Powerpack
2026 1.12
0.03
0.03
0.03
2025 1.12
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
2024 0.09
0.03
0.03
0.03
1.00
2023 0.12
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
2022 0.09
0.03
0.03
0.03
2.00
2021 0.09
0.03
0.03
0.03
2.00
2020 0.12
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
2019 0.12
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
2018 0.12
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
2017 0.12
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
2016 0.12
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 126 112 39 23
Receivables 63 58 79 81
Inventory 103 89 138 167
Other 6 9 7 8
299 267 262 279
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 34 37 48 65
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other — — — —
46 47 66 78
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 3.77% 6.51% (7.82%)
Cash Flow (2.72%) (13.54%) 68.58%
Earnings 6.57% 16.63% (31.03%)
Book Value 6.38% 7.01% (1.58%)

Revenue

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 160 173 198 — —
’25 130 161 180 177 648
’24 122 127 146 134 529
’23 167 159 166 158 649
’22 178 213 227 208 827
’21 120 139 161 171 591
’20 98 115 122 138 473
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 (1) 5 14 — —
’25 19 (3) 29 (17) 27
’24 22 1 19 16 58
’23 33 47 24 39 142
’22 14 6 (5) (9) 6
’21 14 15 36 4 70
’20 30 (3) 18 12 56
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 (2) 1 10 — —
’25 16 (6) 27 (14) 24
’24 10 (1) 16 15 39
’23 35 39 13 35 121
’22 13 6 (9) (13) (3)
’21 11 9 31 1 52
’20 29 (5) 19 8 51
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 0.39 0.27 0.46 — —
’25 0.06 0.52 0.78 0.74 2.10
’24 0.06 0.35 0.34 0.24 0.99
’23 0.57 0.26 0.54 0.29 1.66
’22 1.18 1.99 1.96 1.24 6.37
’21 0.42 0.76 0.94 1.28 3.41
’20 0.03 0.23 0.34 0.38 0.98
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

3
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
18.72 23.20 22.23 17.49 10.00 22.20 24.00 25.44 26.74 22.49

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
42.81 39.20 43.78 25.61 26.61 46.50 47.70 39.38 38.40 41.64
High Price
848 803 810 834 881 913 964 884 929 1,007
Employees
0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Revenue/Emp
419 389 453 456 473 591 827 649 529 648
Revenue
20.35% 15.37% 15.62% 6.60% 11.80% 20.58% 23.86% 10.07% 9.38% 14.43%
Gross Margin
56 34 43 7 24 86 162 42 25 54
EBT
13.45% 8.79% 9.41% 1.64% 5.11% 14.58% 19.56% 6.43% 4.78% 8.31%
EBT Margin
37 23 36 6 19 67 125 32 19 41
Net Income
12 12 13 14 14 15 15 13 15 18
Depreciation
22.32 20.46 23.75 23.68 24.52 30.53 42.36 33.28 27.14 33.24
Revenue/Sh
1.99 1.19 1.90 0.29 0.99 3.44 6.41 1.66 0.99 2.11
Earnings/Sh
3.00 1.10 2.83 0.34 2.92 3.61 0.29 7.29 2.98 1.39
Cash Flow/Sh
(0.68) (1.08) (0.97) (0.55) (0.25) (0.90) (0.46) (1.07) (0.98) (0.16)
Capex/Sh
2.32 0.01 1.86 (0.20) 2.66 2.71 (0.17) 6.23 2.00 1.24
Free CF/Sh
11.97 11.75 12.67 12.78 13.74 15.61 19.97 19.56 17.99 19.07
Book Value/Sh
19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 19
Shares
18.30 21.77 18.25 73.32 18.89 11.06 4.15 19.60 31.09 18.08
PE Ratio
1.62 1.26 1.46 0.87 0.76 1.25 0.63 0.98 1.15 1.15
PS Ratio
3.03 2.19 2.74 1.61 1.36 2.44 1.33 1.66 1.73 2.01
PB Ratio
1.51 1.20 1.39 0.79 0.62 1.10 0.57 0.79 0.94 1.10
EV/Sales
15.00 (390.20) 18.43 (67.77) 5.88 12.68 (98.83) 4.25 13.18 31.37
EV/FCF
56 21 54 7 56 70 6 142 58 27
Op' Cash Flow
(13) (21) (18) (10) (5) (17) (9) (21) (19) (3)
Capex
44 0 36 (4) 51 52 (3) 121 39 24
FCF
127 118 123 132 143 178 273 253 220 196
Working Cap'
— — — — 3 2 2 2 — —
Total Debt
(59) (32) (44) (38) (69) (90) (48) (126) (112) (39)
Net Debt
225 223 242 246 265 302 390 382 351 372
Sh' Equity
13.47% 7.83% 11.84% 1.80% 6.03% 18.28% 28.99% 7.05% 4.44% 9.27%
ROA
21.30% 11.15% 13.44% 1.67% 7.19% 25.42% 29.58% 8.48% 5.22% 9.73%
ROIC
17.54% 10.07% 15.60% 2.30% 7.44% 23.50% 36.14% 8.41% 5.27% 11.36%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) key facts

  • Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) is a Metal Fabrication company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Insteel Industries, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended September 2025) was $647.7 million, up 22.4% from fiscal 2024.
  • Net income was $41.0 million, or $2.11 per share (basic), a net margin of 6.33%.
  • As of September 25, 2026, IIIN traded at $29.48, a market capitalization of $563.9 million.
  • At that price the stock trades at 15.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 0.8× sales.
  • Insteel Industries, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share, a yield of 7.28%, with a payout ratio of 4.60%.
  • Return on equity was 11.4% and debt-to-equity 0.00.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) Latest News

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17 Sep

3

Insteel Industries reported Q2 earnings placed in comparison to peers across commercial building products stocks. Q2 earnings release and peer comparison may shift short-term sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.

4 Sep

3

Diamond Hill identifies Insteel Industries (IIIN) as positioned to gain from rising infrastructure spending and data center expansion, labeling the company a hidden beneficiary in these sectors. Diamond Hill's positive view on IIIN exposure to infrastructure and data center demand may lift short-term investor sentiment without altering core operations.

21 Aug

3

Insteel Industries is closing its Upper Sandusky, Ohio facility. Facility closure signals operational restructuring with moderate effects on costs and capacity.

23 Jul

3 transcript

Insteel Industries (IIIN) Q3 2026 earnings call transcript covers quarterly financial results, operations update and management outlook. Earnings call transcript supplies quarterly results and outlook that may shape near-term investor sentiment on IIIN.

17 Jul

3 transcript

Insteel Industries reported Q3 2026 results during its earnings call, covering revenue, margins, demand trends in construction markets, capital spending plans and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings and guidance provide updated financial metrics that can shift near-term valuation but rarely alter long-term competitive position.

16 Jul

3 transcript

Insteel Industries reported Q3 2026 earnings call highlights focused on navigating operational and market challenges while maintaining performance amid industry pressures. Earnings call discussion of challenges signals moderate effects on near-term operations and sentiment without indicating major trajectory shifts.

3

Insteel Industries released Q3 earnings call highlights covering financial results and operational updates. Q3 earnings highlights deliver performance data that can moderately shift investor sentiment and near-term stock movement.

3

Insteel Industries beat Q2 CY2026 sales estimates. Quarterly sales beat indicates stronger revenue but carries only moderate influence on long-term trajectory.

3

Insteel Industries reported financial results for its third quarter of 2026. Quarterly results update financial performance and may shift near-term investor sentiment without altering long-term company direction.

14 Jul

3

Insteel Industries (IIIN) will release quarterly earnings tomorrow. The report outlines analyst expectations and key metrics investors should watch for the company's performance. Upcoming earnings release can move IIIN shares via updated financial results and guidance.

3 Jun

3

IIIN faces three risks that threaten its outlook, leading to recommendation of an alternative stock purchase instead. Risk warnings for IIIN may reduce investor confidence and pressure share price.

18 May

4

Insteel Industries supplies irreplaceable inputs essential for infrastructure projects, locking in its critical role within the sector and supporting long-term demand. Non-substitutable infrastructure inputs strengthen Insteel's market position and growth trajectory.

26 Apr

3

Insteel Industries (IIIN) maintains a comfortable market position after its Q2 announcement. Q2 announcement supports Insteel Industries' stable market position with moderate influence on financial performance.

23 Apr

3

Insteel Industries' Q1 earnings call spotlighted top 5 analyst questions on financial performance, market conditions, operational challenges, growth strategies, and future outlook. Q1 earnings call highlights moderately influence financial expectations and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

17 Apr

3

Insteel Industries (IIIN) Q1 earnings faced headwinds from weather disruptions and tariff pressures, squeezing margins, while management outlined recovery plans to restore profitability. Weather and tariff pressures impacted Q1 financials, but recovery plans mitigate long-term effects.

3

Insteel Industries Inc (IIIN) Q2 2026 earnings call highlights navigating challenges in operations and market conditions. Earnings highlights detail challenge navigation affecting financial performance moderately.

16 Apr

4

Insteel Industries (IIIN) stock is sharply declining due to weakening demand in residential construction, higher raw material costs, and softer pricing amid economic slowdown. Stock nosedive from operational challenges and market pressures signals major hit to financial performance and investor sentiment.

4

Insteel Industries stock plunged 20% after reporting fiscal Q3 earnings that missed estimates, with net sales dropping 20% year-over-year to $119 million due to lower construction spending and pricing pressures on welded wire reinforcement products. 20% stock crash reflects significant investor concerns over weakening demand and earnings miss in core construction segment.

4

Insteel Industries, Inc. released Q2 2026 earnings call summary detailing quarterly financial performance, outlook, and strategic updates. Q2 2026 earnings summary directly influences financial metrics, guidance, and investor sentiment for future performance.

4

Insteel Industries reported Q2 earnings call highlights, detailing financial results, operational updates, market conditions, and future outlook. Q2 earnings highlights disclose financial performance and guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.

4

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) reported second quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports directly affect financial performance metrics and investor sentiment toward IIIN.

3

Insteel Industries (IIIN) Q2 earnings and revenues missed analyst estimates. Q2 earnings and revenue shortfalls directly impact financial results and near-term investor sentiment.

3

Insteel Industries (NYSE:IIIN) missed Q1 CY2026 revenue estimates. Missing Q1 revenue estimates impacts short-term financial performance and market sentiment.

15 Apr

3

Insteel Industries (IIIN) Q1 earnings preview highlights key metrics to watch, including revenue, EPS, gross margins, shipment volumes, pricing trends, raw material costs, and forward guidance amid construction market conditions. Earnings preview shapes investor expectations for financial results and guidance, with moderate potential to influence near-term market performance.

11 Feb

4

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) is highlighted as one of three undervalued stocks in the U.S. market, showcasing its potential for growth and investment appeal. The company specializes in manufacturing steel wire products, which are essential for construction and infrastructure projects. Analysts suggest that IIIN's strong financial performance, coupled with favorable market conditions, positions it well for future success. The article emphasizes the importance of considering such undiscovered gems for portfolio diversification and long-term gains. Insteel Industries is positioned to benefit significantly from ongoing infrastructure investments and market demand for its products.

3

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) is highlighted among three small-cap stocks facing uncertainties. The company operates in the steel industry, which is currently experiencing fluctuations due to various market conditions. Investors are advised to consider the potential risks and rewards associated with IIIN, particularly in light of its recent performance and broader economic factors that could influence its future trajectory. Market conditions and performance fluctuations could moderately influence Insteel's financial outcomes and competitive positioning.

10 Feb

4

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) is experiencing growth in its Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), which is a positive indicator for investors. The company has shown improvements in operational efficiency and profitability, suggesting that this upward trend in ROCE may continue. Analysts are optimistic about the sustainability of this growth, which could enhance investor confidence and support the company's market performance moving forward. Sustained growth in ROCE is likely to significantly impact investor sentiment and the company's financial trajectory.

4 Feb

3

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) is compared with Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) to determine which stock is more favorable for value investors. The analysis considers financial metrics, market conditions, and growth potential of both companies. IIIN shows strong fundamentals and a solid market position, while CRS faces challenges that may affect its valuation. Investors are encouraged to weigh the pros and cons of each stock based on current market trends and company performance. IIIN's strong fundamentals and market position suggest a moderately noticeable influence on its future performance.

1 Feb

3

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) is highlighted among three cash-heavy stocks that warrant caution due to potential risks associated with their financial strategies. The article emphasizes the importance of evaluating cash reserves in relation to operational efficiency and market conditions. Investors are advised to consider the implications of high cash holdings, which may indicate a lack of growth opportunities or inefficient capital allocation. IIIN's financial health is scrutinized in the context of broader market trends and competitive pressures, suggesting that while cash reserves can provide stability, they may also reflect underlying challenges in driving growth. High cash reserves may indicate operational inefficiencies that could limit growth potential.

29 Jan

4

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) is highlighted as a favored stock on Wall Street, showcasing strong potential for growth. The company is recognized for its robust performance and strategic positioning within the market, making it an attractive option for investors. Analysts emphasize its competitive advantages and positive outlook, suggesting that it could outperform peers in the industry. The article contrasts IIIN with two other stocks that are deemed less favorable, reinforcing the positive sentiment surrounding Insteel's future prospects. Insteel Industries is positioned for significant growth due to its strong market performance and strategic advantages.

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