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Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN)

$28.91+1.23%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Oct 30, 2026$28.45▼ 8.81% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $24.48 · High $38.11Oct 30, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Insteel Industries closed at $28.91 on Nov 4, up 1.23%, 24.1% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 151.2K shares was 0.90× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -4.2% over one month, +8.2% over six months, -7.3% over one year.

In the quarter ended Oct 3, 2026, revenue was $209.28M, up 17.9% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 3.7%.

Short interest was 837.0K shares at the Oct 15 settlement (4.5% of float, 6.5 days to cover).

Market cap$559.5M19.4M shares
Revenue · quarter$209.3M+17.9% YoY
Diluted EPS$0.40−45.9% YoY
P/E · TTM18.9×P/S 0.8×
Net margin3.7%Gross 10.0%
Dividend yield0.42%$0.03 last paid
52-week range24.48 – 38.11−24.1% from high
Volume151.2K0.90× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d27.4%Annualised
Short % of float4.5%6.5 days to cover
Net cash$37.5MCash $37.5M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +2.4%1M −4.2%3M −10.6%6M +8.2%YTD −8.7%1Y −7.3%3Y +5.9%5Y −24.5%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Materials Manufacturing

Percentile among 116 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum62
Revenue growth63
Net margin34
Value (low P/E)62
Size29

Industry medians: 6-month return −0.7%, revenue growth +10.1%, net margin 6.5%, P/E 21.5×.

Short interest

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Shares short837.0K−0.5% vs prior
Days to cover6.5Settled Oct 15
% of float4.5%
Short vol. 10d43.8%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Materials Manufacturing

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
IIINInsteel Industries$28.91+1.23%+8.2%+17.9%3.7%18.9$559.5M
BWBabcock & Wilcox Enterprises$3.69−12.77%−76.3%+130.3%3.3%—$549.7MCompare
ELMTThe Elmet Group Co$20.13−8.75%——−6.8%—$613.1MCompare
CALCaleres$14.71+11.69%+9.0%+5.6%8.1%10.1$507.6MCompare
PKOHPark-Ohio Holdings$43.50−1.52%+43.8%+10.0%2.7%23.8$630.3MCompare
MATWMatthews International$20.32+3.41%−27.6%−29.6%−9.6%—$634.3MCompare
SWBISmith & Wesson Brands$14.49+10.02%−2.8%+32.3%2.3%26.5$649.7MCompare
LWLGLightwave Logic$4.30−8.12%−72.1%+27.9%−20194.2%—$662.9MCompare
JBIJanus International Group$5.00+6.84%−5.7%+2.4%4.6%20.5$682.2MCompare

News about Insteel Industries

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Insteel: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsThe Motley Fool · 6d agoNeutralInsteel Industries (IIIN) Q4 Earnings Lag EstimatesZacks Investment Research · Oct 22, 2026NeutralIIIN vs. CRS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 19, 2026▲ PositiveInsteel Industries (IIIN) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 15, 2026▲ PositiveIIIN or NWPX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 2, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does Insteel Industries do?
Insteel Industries Inc produces and sells prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR). PC strand, a high-strength seven-wire cable, is used to strengthen precast concrete in structures like bridges, parking decks, and buildings, enabling longer spans and slimmer designs.
What is IIIN's market cap?
$559.51M, based on the Nov 4 close of $28.91.
What is IIIN's P/E ratio?
18.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $29.55M.
Does Insteel Industries pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.03 per share (ex-date Sep 11), an annualised yield of 0.42%.
How much of IIIN is sold short?
837.0K shares, 4.5% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is IIIN in?
Materials, in the Materials Manufacturing industry.

About Insteel Industries

Insteel Industries Inc produces and sells prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR). PC strand, a high-strength seven-wire cable, is used to strengthen precast concrete in structures like bridges, parking decks, and buildings, enabling longer spans and slimmer designs. WWR includes engineered structural mesh for primary reinforcement, concrete pipe reinforcement for drainage and sewage systems, and standard WWR for crack control in residential and light commercial construction. The company serves markets in the United States and internationally, with the majority of revenue generated in the United States.

HQ: Mount Airy, NC983 employeesListed Apr 25, 1985insteel.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology