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Insteel Industries (NYSE:IIIN) plans to close its Upper Sandusky, Ohio plant by October 2026, transferring production to other facilities. Management expects no revenue impact, despite $4.6M in restructuring charges. The company operates 11 U.S. plants, with this closure leaving seven welded-wire facilities. Recent financials show higher revenue but lower margins due to rising costs. The closure may improve margins by increasing plant utilization.

Insteel Industries (IIIN) reported Q3 FY2026 net earnings of $9 million, or $0.46 per share, down from $15.2 million, or $0.78, a year earlier, as higher raw material, freight, and operating costs offset pricing gains. Net sales rose to $197.7 million (+9.9%). Gross margin fell to 10.2% from 17.1%. Fiscal 2026 capex was revised to $15 million from $20 million.

Insteel Industries (IIIN) Q3 2026 earnings call Q&A said data center-related shipments were delayed into the June quarter, but management expects shipments to pick up in the current quarter and stay strong through year end. CEO discussed ramping repeat rebar business and possible recovery in private non-residential demand in 2027-2028. CFO addressed IPA tariff receivables and SG&A changes.

Insteel (IIIN) shares rose 2.9% after the company reported Q2 2026 results. Net sales were $197.7 million, up 9.9% year over year and above the $192.1 million forecast. EPS was $0.46 versus $0.45 expected, though operating margin fell to 5.9% from 11.2% and the firm had no debt.

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 ex_988377.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 ex_988377.htm Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Scot Jafroodi Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Insteel Industries Inc. (336) 786-2141 INSTEEL INDUSTRIES REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS MOUNT AIRY,

Insteel (NYSE: IIIN) will report earnings Thursday before market open. The company missed prior-quarter revenue and EPS expectations, with revenue of $172.7 million, up 7.5% year over year. For the upcoming quarter, analysts expect revenue growth of 6.8% YoY. The average analyst price target is $37 versus a $29.67 share price.

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G/A, revealing a beneficial ownership of 2,787,132 shares, representing a 14.4% stake in INSTEEL Industries Inc. The filing indicates BlackRock holds sole voting power over 2,756,005 shares and sole dispositive power over all 2,787,132 shares. Additionally, the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, an affiliated fund, holds more than 5% of INSTEEL Industries' common stock.

Insteel Industries (NYSE:IIIN) experienced a premarket share gap down, opening at $31.75 after closing at $32.95, reflecting a 0.4% decline. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with Wall Street Zen upgrading to "Buy" while Zacks and Weiss downgraded to "Hold," resulting in an overall consensus "Hold" rating. The company's recent quarterly earnings slightly missed expectations, reporting EPS of $0.74 against an anticipated $0.75, and revenue of $177.44 million compared to $179.40 million.

Investors were not happy with the latest business update from Insteel.

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