Insteel Industries Inc. (IIIN) Stock Price & Analysis
Insteel Industries Inc. (IIIN) closed at USD 30.3 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.30% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 30.39; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 29.26–31.11 on volume of 245,751 shares. Market capitalization is $586.55M, with a 52-week range of USD 24.35–38.45 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (IIIN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 27, 2026): revenue $708M, net income $36.4M (5.1% margin), free cash flow -$9.8M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 16.1x (avg 23.1x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold IIIN (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 39 (range 39–39).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +2.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +9.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 0.28, revenue estimate $174M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (IIIN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $591M | $827M | $649M | $529M | $648M | $708M |
| Gross profit | $122M | $197M | $65.4M | $49.6M | $93.4M | — |
| Net income | $66.6M | $125M | $32.4M | $19.3M | $41.0M | $36.4M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.41 | $6.37 | $1.66 | $0.99 | $2.10 | — |
| Free cash flow | $52.4M | -$10.2M | $111M | $39.1M | $18.9M | -$9.8M |
| Gross margin | 20.6% | 23.9% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 14.4% | — |
| Net margin | 11.3% | 15.1% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
| Revenue growth | +25.0% | +40.0% | -21.5% | -18.5% | +22.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $89.9M | $48.3M | $126M | $112M | $38.6M | — |
Fiscal years end Sep. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 27, 2026) (IIIN)
P/E 16.1x · P/S 0.8x · P/B 1.6x · FCF yield -1.66% · Earnings yield 6.20% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 3.70% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.51%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Sep 2025 18.3x, Sep 2024 31.5x, Sep 2023 19.6x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (IIIN)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold IIIN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.03% | $15.4M | Added +34.3% |
Analysts (IIIN)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 39 (low 39, high 39).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (IIIN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +2.0% | +9.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +2.0% | +1.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 40.1% | 39.6% |
| Max drawdown | -35.7% (Feb 2026→May 2026) | -43.5% (May 2022→Oct 2022) |
IIIN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.28 | $0.28 | +0.0% | $174.4M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $0.54 | $0.54 | +0.0% | $189.1M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $2.42 | $2.42 | +0.0% | $794.0M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2028) | $2.81 | $2.70 | +4.1% | $838.5M | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 30.3 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.30% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 30.39 |
| Open | USD 29.93 |
| Day Range | USD 29.26 – 31.11 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 24.35 – 38.45 |
| Volume | 245,751 shares |
| Market Cap | $586.55M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (IIIN)
Nexqual's technical model rates IIIN "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.08 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 30.25) |
| MACD | 0.01 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (IIIN)
Wall Street analysts rate IIIN "Hold" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 39 (range USD 39–39), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 39 |
| High Target | USD 39 |
| Low Target | USD 39 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (IIIN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.28 |
| Revenue Estimate | $174.40M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.42 vs est 0.49 ▼ miss |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.46 vs est 0.45 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.27 vs est 0.64 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.39 vs est 0.33 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (IIIN)
| Total Revenue | $707.68M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +9.90% |
| Gross Margin | +11.77% |
| Operating Margin | +5.86% |
| Profit Margin | +5.14% |
| ROE | +10.00% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 |
| Current Ratio | 3.57 |
| Total Cash | $22.95M |
| Total Debt | $2.58M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$9.76M (-1.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (IIIN)
Nexqual rates Insteel Industries Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +14% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 12%, operating 6% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $23M cash vs $3M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$10M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 6.2% |
Ownership (IIIN)
| Insider Ownership | +5.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +85.54% |
| Shares Outstanding | 19.36M |
| Float | 18.43M |
| Short % of Float | +5.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (IIIN)
Insteel Industries Inc. is led by Howard Osler Woltz, President, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| President, CEO & Chairman | Howard Osler Woltz |
|---|---|
| VP, CFO & Treasurer | Scot R. Jafroodi |
| Senior VP & COO | Richard T. Wagner |
| Senior Vice President of Sourcing & Logistics | James R. York |
Major Backers & Investors (IIIN)
Notable institutional backers of Insteel Industries Inc. include GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF, Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd., First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 7.03% |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 6.2% |
| First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 2.64% |
| Robotti Robert | 2.47% |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 2.27% |
| Citadel | 2.13% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.87% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.04% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.24% |
| Geode Capital | 2.76% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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