Insteel Industries (IIIN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Insteel Industries, Inc. is a leading U.S. manufacturer of fabricated steel wire reinforcing products used in concrete construction. Headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina, the company specializes in the production of welded wire reinforcing mesh, steel wire chairs and supports, and various accessories designed to improve the strength and durability of residential, commercial and infrastructure concrete projects. Insteel’s products are engineered to meet industry specifications for load‐bearing capacity, corrosion resistance and ease of installation.

The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States, employing automated welding and forming processes to ensure consistent product quality and efficient throughput. Insteel serves a broad customer base that includes ready‐mix concrete suppliers, building material distributors and precast concrete manufacturers. While its primary markets are in North America, the company’s products are also exported to select international customers who require high‐performance concrete reinforcement solutions.

Founded in the early 1980s, Insteel Industries has grown through continuous investment in production technology and expanded market reach. The company emphasizes an integrated supply chain—sourcing raw steel wire, performing in‐house fabrication and managing logistics—to control costs and delivery timelines. Insteel maintains a dedication to product innovation and industry collaboration, working closely with engineers, contractors and code authorities to adapt its offerings to evolving construction standards and customer requirements.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $38.37 to $39.91
• 50-Day Range: $35.33 to $39.62
• 52-Week Range: $22.49 to $41.64
• Volume: 81,457 shs
• Average Volume: 151,647 shs
• Market Capitalization: $745.62 million
• P/E Ratio: 38.79
• Dividend Yield: 0.31%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Insteel Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Insteel Industries scored higher than 51% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 121st out of 184 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Insteel Industries.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 115.94%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Insteel Industries are expected to grow by 115.94% in the coming year, from $1.38 to $2.98 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Insteel Industries is 38.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Insteel Industries is 38.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 305.89.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Insteel Industries has a PEG Ratio of 1.81. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Insteel Industries has a P/B Ratio of 2.26. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for IIIN.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Insteel Industries has a dividend yield of 0.30%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Insteel Industries does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Insteel Industries is 7.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Insteel Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.03% next year. This indicates that Insteel Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -4.23

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for IIIN.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.32

News Sentiment

Insteel Industries has a news sentiment score of 1.32. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Insteel Industries this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Insteel Industries insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $138,600.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 6.00% of the stock of Insteel Industries is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

83.27% of the stock of Insteel Industries is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IIIN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IIIN shares performed this year?

Insteel Industries' stock was trading at $27.01 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, IIIN shares have increased by 42.5% and is now trading at $38.5020.

How were Insteel Industries' earnings last quarter?

Insteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:IIIN) posted its earnings results on Thursday, July, 17th. The industrial products company reported $0.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.09. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 23.4% on a year-over-year basis.

Does Insteel Industries have any subsidiaries?

Insteel Industries subsidiaries include these companies: Strand-Tech Manufacturing Inc., Insteel Wire Products Company, and Intercontinental Metals Corporation.

Who are Insteel Industries' major shareholders?

Insteel Industries' top institutional shareholders include MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. (5.04%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.31%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (2.15%) and American Century Companies Inc. (2.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Richard Wagner, James F Petelle and James R York.
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How do I buy shares of Insteel Industries?

Shares of IIIN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Insteel Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Insteel Industries investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/17/2025
• Record date for 9/26 Dividend: 9/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/26 Dividend: 9/12/2025
• Today: 9/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/26/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Steel works, blast furnaces, & rolling & finishing mills
• Sub-Industry: Building Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:IIIN
• CIK: 764401
• Web: www.insteel.com
• Phone: (336) 786-2141
• Fax: 336-719-9097
• Employees: 960
• Year Founded: 1953

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.60
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 38.87
• Forward P/E Ratio: 27.89
• P/E Growth: 1.81
• Net Income: $19.31 million
• Net Margins: 3.58%
• Pretax Margin: 4.69%
• Return on Equity: 5.91%
• Return on Assets: 4.93%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.09
• Quick Ratio: 1.99

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $604.57 million
• Price / Sales: 1.24
• Cash Flow: $2.30 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.76
• Book Value: $17.07 per share
• Price / Book: 2.25

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 19,410,000
• Free Float: 18,265,000
• Market Cap: $747.09 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.78