Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN)
NYSEIndustrialsManufacturing - Metal FabricationSnapshot 2026-11-04
$28.91+1.23%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NYSEIndustrialsManufacturing - Metal FabricationSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · IIIN
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Planned investments will primarily support expansion of the Company’s engineered structural mesh business, strategic investments in its prestressed concrete strand operations, cost reduction and prod…
Stated in 3 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Planned investments will primarily support expansion of the Company’s engineered structural mesh business, strategic investments in its prestressed concrete strand operations, cost reduction and productivity initiatives, and routine maintenance.” “We are pleased with our progress expanding our engineered structural mesh business and with the previously announced consolidation of our welded wire operations, which we expect will result in substantial cost reductions.” Revenue was $197.659 million in 2026-Q3.
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Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated strong grew net income 68% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6978).
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“Planned investments will primarily support expansion of the Company’s engineered structural mesh business, strategic investments in its prestressed concrete strand operations, cost reduction and prod…”
“Planned spending continues to support cost and productivity improvement initiatives, investments in the growth of our engineered structural mesh (“ESM”) business, and routine maintenance requirements.”
“Capital outlays for fiscal 2026 are expected to total up to approximately $20.0 million, primarily directed toward cost and productivity improvement initiatives, investments in the growth of our engi…”
(MORE) Page 3 of 7 Woltz added, “As we enter fiscal 2027, we are focused on building on these growth opportunities while improving our cost competitiveness and operating efficiency.
Stated in 3 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “(MORE) Page 3 of 7 Woltz added, “As we enter fiscal 2027, we are focused on building on these growth opportunities while improving our cost competitiveness and operating efficiency.” ““The consolidation of our welded wire facilities is an important step in positioning Insteel for long-term success by aligning our manufacturing footprint to customer demand, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening our cost competitiveness.” Gross profit was $20.104 million in 2026-Q3.
“(MORE) Page 3 of 7 Woltz added, “As we enter fiscal 2027, we are focused on building on these growth opportunities while improving our cost competitiveness and operating efficiency.”
“While we continue to monitor developments related to raw material pricing, transportation costs and trade policy, we are focused on operating efficiently, maintaining strong customer relationships an…”
“As we move forward, we will remain focused on disciplined pricing, operational efficiency, and maintaining strong relationships with our customers, which we believe positions us to navigate these mar…”
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 Sandusky facility.
Stated in a supplied disclosure. Management reported: “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 Sandusky facility.” “Insteel expects to incur restructuring charges of approximately $4.6 million related to the closure.”
For fiscal 2027, capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $30.0 million.
Stated in 3 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “For fiscal 2027, capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $30.0 million.” “Planned spending continues to support cost and productivity improvement initiatives, investments in the growth of our engineered structural mesh (“ESM”) business, and routine maintenance requirements.”
“For fiscal 2027, capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $30.0 million.”
“Planned spending continues to support cost and productivity improvement initiatives, investments in the growth of our engineered structural mesh (“ESM”) business, and routine maintenance requirements.”
“Capital outlays for fiscal 2026 are expected to total up to approximately $20.0 million, primarily directed toward cost and productivity improvement initiatives, investments in the growth of our engi…”
Continue growing the engineered structural mesh business, which management says has broadened its customer base and supported shipments.
Over the trailing year it converted 5.12x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated robust grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=5006).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
15 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=8936).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.