Insteel Industries, Inc. · Industrials · Metal Fabrication
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$27.36
−$1.15 (−4.03%) 2:16 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$28.51
OpenOpen$28.97
Day highHigh$29.62
Day lowLow$27.35
VolumeVol378,369
Avg volAvgVol181,694
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Mkt cap
$552.99M
P/E ratio
11.21
FY Revenue
$677.91M
EPS
2.44
Gross Margin
15.04%
Sector
Industrials
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Insteel Industries, Inc.
Insteel Industries, Inc. shows constructive price momentum with the stock trading above short- and medium-term moving averages and near the upper half of its 52-week range. Fundamentally, the company combines mid-single-digit revenue growth and double-digit net income and EPS growth with solid profitability and a debt-free balance sheet, while operating cash flow and free cash flow are currently very thin relative to earnings. Valuation appears moderate on earnings and EV/EBITDA metrics but is elevated on cash-flow-based multiples, and recent news flow has been mixed, reflecting both earnings upside and downside surprises.
AI summarized at 7:26 PM ET, 2026-02-04
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INTRADAY:68SWING:72LONG:63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+472% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 5.72×
RSI
30.78(Weak)
Weak (30–40)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.03 Signal: -0.02
Short-Term
-0.09 (Weak)
MACD: 0.15 Signal: 0.23
Long-Term
+0.05 (Strong)
MACD: 0.05 Signal: 0.00
Intraday trend score
19.32
LOW11.32HIGH33.32
Latest news
IIIN•12 articles•Positive: 1Neutral: 0Negative: 2
NegativeThe Motley Fool• Lee Samaha
Here's Why Insteel Stock Crashed 20% Today
Insteel Industries stock plummeted 20% after disappointing Q2 2026 earnings. Rising raw material, energy, and freight costs squeezed margins despite a 16.2% increase in average selling prices. Sales grew 7.5% to $172.7 million, but gross profit fell from $24.5 million to $16.5 million year-over-year. Poor winter weather also reduced shipping volumes by 5.9%. Management expects recovery in subsequent quarters as price increases take effect and volumes normalize.
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Sentiment note
Stock crashed 20% due to significant margin compression despite revenue growth. Gross profit declined 33% year-over-year as cost increases (tariffs, energy, freight) outpaced pricing gains. Weather-related volume declines and concerns about steel pricing disconnect add near-term headwinds, though management expresses optimism about recovery.
NegativeThe Motley Fool• Keith Noonan
Why Insteel Industries Stock Plummeted Today
Insteel Industries reported Q4 earnings that fell short of market expectations, with sales of $177.4 million and EPS of $0.74, causing a significant 19.3% stock price drop. Despite year-over-year sales growth of 32%, investors were disappointed with the performance.
Stock price dropped 19.3% after reporting earnings below analyst expectations, with lower-than-anticipated EPS and sales figures, despite year-over-year sales growth
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Na
Insteel Industries Fiscal Q3 Profit Jumps
Insteel Industries reported strong Q3 2025 earnings with net income of $15.2 million, gross margin expansion, and 10.5% shipment volume increase, navigating challenges from steel tariffs and supply constraints through strategic pricing and acquisition integration.
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Sentiment note
Demonstrated strong financial performance with increased net income, expanded gross margins, higher shipment volumes, successful acquisition integration, and strategic pricing management despite external challenges like tariffs and supply constraints
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Are Investors Undervaluing Insteel Industries (IIIN) Right Now?
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Is Insteel Industries (IIIN) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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Should Value Investors Buy Insteel Industries (IIIN) Stock?
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Are Investors Undervaluing Insteel Industries (IIIN) Right Now?
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All You Need to Know About Insteel Industries (IIIN) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Insteel Industries (IIIN) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Insteel Industries (IIIN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 59.09% and 5.84%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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Insteel Industries (IIIN) Moves 5.7% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Insteel Industries (IIIN) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
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Is Insteel Industries (IIIN) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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Is Insteel Industries (IIIN) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
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