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Quarterly ResultJul 16, 2026, 12:16 PM

Insteel Q3 Net Earnings Down 40.5% to $9.02M; Sales Up 9.9%

AI Summary

Insteel Industries Inc. reported mixed financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended June 27, 2026. While net sales increased by 9.9% to $197.66 million for the quarter, net earnings saw a significant decline of 40.5% to $9.02 million, with basic EPS falling to $0.46. The company continued to integrate prior year acquisitions of Engineered Wire Products, Inc. and O'Brien Wire Products of Texas, Inc., which contributed to restructuring activities, though related charges decreased substantially year-over-year.

Key Highlights

  • Net sales for Q3 2026 increased 9.9% to $197.66 million from $179.89 million in Q3 2025.
  • Net earnings for Q3 2026 decreased 40.5% to $9.02 million from $15.16 million in Q3 2025.
  • Basic EPS for Q3 2026 was $0.46, down from $0.78 in Q3 2025.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended June 27, 2026, was $18.03 million, down from $44.17 million in the prior year.
  • The company completed the EWP Acquisition for $67.0 million and the OWP Acquisition for $5.1 million in fiscal 2025.
  • Restructuring charges for the nine months ended June 27, 2026, were $51K, significantly down from $2.20 million in the prior year.
  • Cash dividends declared per share remained flat at $0.03 for Q3 2026 and $1.09 for the nine months.