Insteel Industries (IIIN) Reports $7.6M Net Earnings in Q1 2026 with 18.8% YoY Price Increase
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Earnings Growth: Insteel Industries reported net earnings of $7.6 million in Q1 2026, translating to $0.39 per share, a significant increase from $1.1 million and $0.06 per share in the same quarter last year, reflecting robust demand in infrastructure and commercial sectors.
- Price Increase: Average selling prices rose by 18.8% year-over-year, primarily due to pricing actions taken in fiscal 2025 to offset rising steel wire rod costs, although prices remained stable sequentially, indicating enhanced market pricing power.
- Capital Investment Plan: The company plans to invest approximately $20 million in 2026 for plant and information systems infrastructure to support the growth of its engineered structural mesh business, reduce cash production costs, and enhance the robustness of its information systems, demonstrating confidence in future growth.
- Optimistic Market Outlook: Management expressed optimism for 2026, anticipating strong demand driven by infrastructure investment and data center construction, despite risks from trade policies and supply chain uncertainties, showcasing the company's resilience in a complex environment.
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About IIIN
Insteel Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. The Company manufactures and markets prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR), including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement. The Company’s PC strand is a seven-wire strand that is used to impart compression forces into precast concrete elements and structures, providing reinforcement for bridges, parking decks, buildings, and other concrete structures. Its WWR is produced as either a standard or a specially engineered reinforcing product for use in nonresidential and residential construction. Its products are sold to manufacturers of concrete products that are used in nonresidential construction. The Company sells its products nationwide across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
