Insteel announces Q4 earnings per share of 74 cents, up from 24 cents a year ago.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 16 2025
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Q4 Revenue Performance: Insteel reported Q4 revenue of $177.4M, up from $134.3M last year, driven by wider price spreads and increased shipments of concrete reinforcement products, despite higher administrative expenses.
Operational Improvements and Market Outlook: The company addressed raw material sourcing challenges, leading to improved production alignment with customer demand, and remains cautiously optimistic about fiscal 2026, while monitoring macroeconomic conditions that may affect demand.
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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.
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