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IIIN Stock Forecast: Insteel Industries, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$30
−1.40% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Insteel Industries, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $39 — +31.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$574.2M
Ticker Nerd rank
58 / 100
Median analyst target
$39
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$197.7M+9.9% y/y
Operating income$11.6M
Net income$9.0M
Free cash flow$10.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.1%
1M
−7.3%
YTD
−6.1%
1Y
−21.9%
From 52W high
−21.9%
From 52W low
+21.4%
$24
$38
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

IIIN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
58 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
81
Value
65
Growth
64
Volatility
62
Revisions
59
Size
52
Quality
47
Momentum
44
Accruals
22

Issuance (81): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Accruals (22): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

IIIN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IIIN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35$40Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26IIINHigh $39Median $39Low $39

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
0 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $39Median $39High $39

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +31.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
29 Oct 2020Kansas City CapitalUpgradeOutperform—
10 June 2020Sidoti & Co.DowngradeNeutral—
14 Apr 2020Sidoti & Co.MaintainsBuy—
12 Mar 2020Sidoti & Co.MaintainsNeutral—
17 Jan 2020Kansas City CapitalDowngradePerform—
27 Nov 2019Sidoti & Co.MaintainsBuy—
24 Jan 2019Sidoti & Co.UpgradeBuy—
11 Apr 2018Sidoti & Co.UpgradeBuy—
10 Mar 2017Longbow ResearchInitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. IIIN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

IIIN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Insteel Industries, Inc. returned −21.9% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

IIIN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26IIINS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

IIIN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.8%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
15.9×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

Price / book
1.5×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.6×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.9%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−40.5%

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Gross margin
10.2%

Higher than 10% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.9%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Net margin
5.1%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.0%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.2%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.4%

Higher than 7% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Insteel Industries, Inc. has a market value of $574.2M and an enterprise value of $553.8M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $707.7M. The latest quarter grew 9.9% 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 19.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 15.9×; forward P/E: 12.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.40%, paying out 6% of earnings.

  • Insteel Industries, Inc. employs 1,007 people — $703K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

IIIN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMetal Fabrication
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
IIINInsteel Industries, Inc.$574.2M
58
MECMayville Engineering Co., Inc.$427.3M
36
RYZRyerson Holding Corp.$1.3B
50
TGTredegar Corp.$240.2M
85
APAmpco-Pittsburgh Corp.$169.7M
39
PRLBProto Labs, Inc.$2.1B
95
WORWorthington Enterprises, Inc.$2.8B
70

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest IIIN news & analysis

IIIN or NWPX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Insteel Industries (IIIN) and NWPX Infrastructure (NWPX), both Steel-Specialty stocks, examining which of the two is more attractive to value investors. The article poses the question without providing a definitive determination in the excerpt.

Why it matters — Investors following IIIN would be interested in how the company's value characteristics stack up against a peer in the same specialty steel sector.

Insteel Industries Announces Closure of Upper Sandusky, Ohio Facility

Business Wire · 21 Aug 2026negative

Insteel Industries announced it will close its Upper Sandusky, Ohio facility and shift manufacturing to its remaining welded wire reinforcement plants, which have ample open capacity. The consolidation is expected to eliminate up to 65 positions at the Ohio site.

Why it matters — IIIN watchers would care because the facility closure and consolidation of welded wire manufacturing could affect the company's operational footprint and workforce.

Insteel Industries Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Business Wire · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Insteel Industries' board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock, payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 11, 2026.

Why it matters — This announcement confirms Insteel continues its routine practice of returning cash to shareholders through a declared quarterly dividend.

The London Company Large Cap Vs. Russell 1000 Q2 2026 Portfolio Review

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026negative

The London Company's Q2 2026 Large Cap portfolio review reported a 10.9% (10.7% net) return versus a 15.1% gain in the Russell 1000. ENTG was a top contributor on AI-driven semiconductor demand, while RSG fell despite a solid quarter as softer Environmental Solutions results and continued weakness in construction-related volumes weighed on sentiment.

Why it matters — The review flags continued weakness in construction-related volumes, a demand signal relevant to IIIN's construction end markets.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026positive

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund reported its Q2 2026 portfolio activity, noting that it initiated a position in Insteel Industries, the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction.

Why it matters — Insteel watchers would care because the fund's newly initiated position represents a notable addition of IIIN to an institutional portfolio.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about IIIN stock

What is the IIIN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Insteel Industries, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $39, with estimates ranging from $39 to $39. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is IIIN stock a buy right now?

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. 58 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank IIIN?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Insteel Industries, Inc. ranks 58 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 Issuance (81 of 100).

Will IIIN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +31.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Insteel Industries, Inc. 58 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the IIIN stock forecast for 2030?

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: $39 to $39 over the next 12 months.

How has IIIN stock performed over the past year?

Insteel Industries, Inc. returned -21.9% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Insteel Industries, Inc. do?

Insteel Industries Inc. is a manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications.

What is the latest news on IIIN?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Sept 2026): "IIIN or NWPX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?". Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Insteel Industries (IIIN) and NWPX Infrastructure (NWPX), both Steel-Specialty stocks, examining which of the two is more attractive to value investors. The article poses the question without providing a definitive determination in the excerpt.

Company

About Insteel Industries, Inc.

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 · 1,007 employees · United States · https://www.insteel.com