IIINIndustrials · Metal FabricationThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering Insteel Industries, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $37 — +28.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Insteel Industries, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (86): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Growth (36): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IIIN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2020 | Kansas City Capital | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 10 June 2020 | Sidoti & Co. | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 14 Apr 2020 | Sidoti & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Mar 2020 | Sidoti & Co. | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Jan 2020 | Kansas City Capital | Downgrade | Perform | — |
| 27 Nov 2019 | Sidoti & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Jan 2019 | Sidoti & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 11 Apr 2018 | Sidoti & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 10 Mar 2017 | Longbow Research | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Insteel Industries, Inc. returned −4.5% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
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Higher than 67% of US stocks
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Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Insteel Industries, Inc. has a market value of $558.2M and an enterprise value of $523.2M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $707.7M. The latest quarter grew 17.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $36.4M, a 5.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.86.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$9.8M, after $10.8M of capital spending.
Insteel Industries, Inc. spent $3.0M on share buybacks and $21.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 19.0×; forward P/E: 12.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.42%, paying out 8% of earnings.
Insteel Industries, Inc. employs 983 people — $720K of revenue per employee.
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The Motley Fool highlights three takeaways for long-term investors, noting Insteel’s fourth-quarter 2026 net sales of $209 million and its estimate of a 1.3 million-ton domestic wire rod deficit.
Why it matters — The sales figure and estimated wire rod deficit provide IIIN watchers with details about the company’s results and its view of domestic supply.
Insteel Industries reported lower fourth-quarter earnings as higher raw-material, freight and manufacturing costs compressed margins. Sales and shipment volumes increased, supported by infrastructure spending, data-center construction and growth in engineered structural mesh.
Why it matters — The update highlights a contrast between stronger demand and sales volumes and cost pressures that weighed on margins and earnings.
Insteel Industries held its Q4 2026 earnings call on October 22, 2026, with remarks from CEO and Chairman H.O. Waltz and CFO Scot Jafroodi. The excerpt provides the call’s participants but no financial results or management commentary.
Why it matters — IIIN watchers can note that the company held its quarterly earnings call, but the excerpt contains no information about performance or outlook.
Insteel Industries reported quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49. Earnings were $0.74 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Why it matters — IIIN watchers may note that quarterly earnings missed estimates and declined from a year earlier.
Insteel Industries reported fourth-quarter and fiscal-year results for the period ended October 3, 2026. Fourth-quarter net earnings were $7.7 million, or $0.40 per share, on net sales of $209.3 million; gross profit was $21.0 million, or 10.0% of sales.
Why it matters — The reported earnings, sales, and gross-profit figures provide IIIN watchers with an update on the company’s quarterly financial performance.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Insteel Industries, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $37, with estimates ranging from $37 to $37. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering Insteel Industries, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Insteel Industries, Inc. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Insteel Industries, Inc. ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +28.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Insteel Industries, Inc. 55 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Insteel Industries, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for IIIN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $37 to $37 over the next 12 months.
Insteel Industries, Inc. returned -4.5% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Insteel Industries Inc. is a manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 30 Oct 2026): "Insteel: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". The Motley Fool highlights three takeaways for long-term investors, noting Insteel’s fourth-quarter 2026 net sales of $209 million and its estimate of a 1.3 million-ton domestic wire rod deficit.
Insteel Industries Inc. is a manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. The company focuses on products that strengthen and support concrete structures used in nonresidential building, infrastructure, and related construction projects. Its core offerings include prestressed concrete strand, a high-strength wire product used in precast concrete elements, and welded wire reinforcement, which includes engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard reinforcement materials. Insteel Industries also provides engineering services to support product selection and application needs. The company serves concrete product manufacturers, contractors, and distributors across the United States, with additional international activity. Headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Insteel Industries plays a specialized role in the construction materials market by supplying reinforcement solutions that improve the durability and performance of concrete structures.
CEO Mr. Howard Osler Woltz III · 983 employees · United States · https://www.insteel.com
