The Motley Fool·Oct 29, 2026
Insteel: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsNet sales reached $209 million in the fourth quarter of 2026. Insteel estimates a 1.3 million ton domestic wire rod deficit.
Insteel Industries delivered 17.9% year-over-year revenue growth in 2026Q4, extending a four-quarter top-line acceleration, yet operating income fell to $9.9M from $18.9M a year prior as gross margin compressed roughly 610 basis points to 10.0% and diluted EPS declined 45.9% to $0.40 — suggesting the expansion appears…
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 22, 2026 | $0.43-12.2% vs $0.49 | $209M+4.0% vs $201M |
Q3 2026 Jul 16, 2026 | $0.46+2.2% vs $0.45 | $198M+2.9% vs $192M |
Q2 2026 Apr 16, 2026 | $0.27-66.3% vs $0.80 | $173M-3.1% vs $178M |
Q1 2026 Jan 15, 2026 | $0.39+18.2% vs $0.33 | $160M-1.3% vs $162M |
Net sales reached $209 million in the fourth quarter of 2026. Insteel estimates a 1.3 million ton domestic wire rod deficit.
Insteel Industries NYSE: IIIN reported lower fourth-quarter earnings as elevated raw-material, freight and manufacturing costs compressed margins, despite higher sales and shipment volumes supported by infrastructure spending, data-center construction and growth in engineered structural mesh.
Insteel Industries Inc. ( IIIN ) Q4 2026 Earnings Call October 22, 2026 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants H.O. Waltz - President, CEO & Chairman Scot Jafroodi - VP, CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Julio Romero - Sidoti & Company, LLC Tyson Bauer - Kansas City Capital Associates Presentation Operator Hello, everyone.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.4 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.74 per share a year ago.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.74 | $519.64M | 17.63 | 14.17% | 4% | 8.02% | 4.16% | |
| $244.97 | $55.79B | 15.44 | 5.73% | 9.26% | 15.63% | 0.91% | |
| $222.90 | $32.15B | 16.34 | 3.63% | 8.82% | 21.07% | 0.88% | |
| $62.28 | $6.89B | 10.59 | 20.46% | 6.98% | 14.62% | 1.21% | |
| $417.00 | $21.29B | 19.33 | 3.32% | 6.38% | 15.05% | 1.16% | |
| $36.72 | $1.87B | -62.24 | 11.33% | -0.56% | -2.08% | 1.78% |
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Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) reported $739.5M in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 182% more than the $262.3M of fiscal year 1997.
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) grew revenue by 14.2% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) earned $29.5M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 4.0% net margin).
Yes. Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) pays a dividend that yields 4.16% at the current price, a high yield.
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) had a return on equity (ROE) of 8.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) generated $22.3M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
