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IIINInsteel Industries, Inc.
$29.53$574M
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Insteel Industries, Inc.

IIIN
NYSE · Metal Fabrication
$29.53
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$574M
P/E14.1x
52W High$39.22
Volume110.4K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Cyclical Revenue Recovery Fails to Sustain Margin Expansion

Insteel Industries is experiencing a cyclical revenue recovery, with 2026Q3 sales growing 9.9% year-over-year, but this top-line momentum is not translating into durable profitability. The company's core challenge is severe margin compression, as gross margins...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

IIIN price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

7/12 Beats

EPS beat 7 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-43% Peers

P/E is 43% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 47 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 53% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 16

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
IIIN-8.61%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
IIIN-21.07%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
IIIN+8.59%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+74.21%
5-Year Return
IIIN+4.89%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+64.09%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
14.1x
Forward P/E
18.4x
EV/EBITDA40th %ile
7.4x
FCF YieldCash Flow
3.3%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
14.1x
18.3x
40th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
7.4x
9.9x
40th· Fair
Price/FCF
30.3x
15.6x
75th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$648M+22.4% YoY
Net income
$41M+112.5% YoY
Free cash flow
$19M-51.5% YoY
Operating margin
8.4%+4.6 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)14.1%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)11.4%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
Revenue Beat Rate4/12 (33%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
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
Q4 2025
Oct 16, 2025
$0.74-1.3%
vs $0.75
$177M+10.0%
vs $161M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Business Wire·1d ago
Insteel Industries Announces Fourth Quarter 2026 Conference Call

MOUNT AIRY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. ET. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET that day. The call will be webcast live on the Company's website at https://investor.insteel.com, where it will also be archived for replay. About Insteel Insteel is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 10, 2026
IIIN or NWPX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Steel - Speciality stocks have likely encountered both Insteel Industries (IIIN) and NWPX Infrastructure (NWPX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Defense World·Sep 4, 2026
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Takes $6.73 Million Position in Insteel Industries, Inc. $IIIN

Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 222,700 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,726,000. Bank of New York Mellon

Business Wire·Aug 21, 2026
Insteel Industries Announces Closure of Upper Sandusky, Ohio Facility

MOUNT AIRY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) (“Insteel” or the “Company”) announced today that it will close its facility in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and move manufacturing requirements to the Company's remaining welded wire reinforcement production facilities, which have ample open capacity to accommodate additional volumes. The consolidation of the Company's welded wire manufacturing operations is expected to result in the elimination of up to 65 positions at the Upper.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark IIIN against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
IIIN logoIIINInsteel Industries, Inc.Current
$29.53$573.86M14.0622.39%6.33%11.36%3.77%
NUE logoNUENucor Corporation
$246.98$56.25B32.845.73%7.99%12.84%—
STLD logoSTLDSteel Dynamics, Inc.
$234.29$33.79B29.323.63%7.83%17.66%—
CMC logoCMCCommercial Metals Company
$64.66$7.15B87.38-1.61%6.72%13.65%—
RS logoRSReliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
$384.63$19.64B27.513.32%5.66%12.33%—
WS logoWSWorthington Steel, Inc.
$34.71$1.76B99.1711.33%0.49%1.26%—

Compare IIIN vs Peers

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs NUE

Most directly comparable listed peer for IIIN.

Scale Benchmark

vs STLD

Larger-name benchmark to compare IIIN against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs NUE, STLD, CMC, RS

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

IIIN SEC Filings & Documents

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 16, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 12, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 16, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2025

Oct 23, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Oct 24, 2024·SEC

FY 2023

Oct 26, 2023·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 16, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 16, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jan 15, 2026·SEC

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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 $707.7M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 165% 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 $36.4M 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 3.77%. 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) had negative free cash flow of $11.9M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

What if you invested $1,000 in IIIN back in 1996?

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