Insteel Industries (NYSE: IIIN) sets $0.03 quarterly cash dividend

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Insteel Industries Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 27, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of March 13, 2026.

This payment continues the company’s practice of returning a portion of cash to shareholders through regular dividends, providing ongoing income to investors while the business focuses on its core steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549 

FORM 8-K 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2026

Insteel Industries Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 

North Carolina	1-9929	56-0674867
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1373 Boggs Drive

Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)

(336) 786-2141

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (No Par Value)	IIIN	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01.  Other Events

On February 10, 2026, Insteel Industries Inc. issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock, payable on March 27, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026. A copy of this release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 News Release dated February 10, 2026 announcing declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share.

Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC.

By:	/s/ Elizabeth C. Southern
Name:	Elizabeth C. Southern
Title:	Vice President Administration, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer
Date:	February 10, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact:	Scot Jafroodi
		Vice President,
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
		Insteel Industries Inc.
		(336) 786-2141

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

MOUNT AIRY, N.C., February 10, 2026 – Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) today announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock payable on March 27, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026.

About Insteel

Insteel is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. Insteel manufactures and markets prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement. Insteel’s products are sold primarily to manufacturers of concrete products and concrete contractors for use, primarily, in nonresidential construction applications. Headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing facilities located in the United States.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations and may include commentary on our plans, financial position, liquidity, and other business developments. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future results could differ materially from those described, and we do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risk factors that could affect our operations and future results, refer to our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 27, 2025.

1373 BOGGS DRIVE, MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030/PHONE: (336) 786-2141/FAX: (336) 786-2144

WWW.INSTEEL.COM

FAQ

What dividend did Insteel Industries (IIIN) declare in this 8-K?

Insteel Industries declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock. This dividend reflects ongoing cash returns to shareholders alongside the company’s operations in steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction markets.

When is the record date for Insteel Industries’ new dividend?

The record date for Insteel Industries’ quarterly dividend is March 13, 2026. Shareholders listed as of that date will be entitled to receive the $0.03 per share cash dividend declared by the company’s board of directors.

When will Insteel Industries pay the declared $0.03 dividend?

Insteel Industries will pay the declared $0.03 per share cash dividend on March 27, 2026. Shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026, will receive the payment according to the schedule outlined in the company’s announcement.

Is the Insteel Industries dividend described as a regular quarterly payment?

Yes. The board of Insteel Industries described the $0.03 per share cash distribution as a regular quarterly cash dividend. This indicates it is part of an ongoing dividend program rather than a one-time special distribution to shareholders.

What type of shareholders are eligible for Insteel Industries’ March 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of Insteel Industries who own common stock and are on the company’s books as of March 13, 2026 will be eligible to receive the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share payable on March 27, 2026.

What business does Insteel Industries operate while paying this dividend?

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction. It produces prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement sold primarily to concrete product manufacturers and contractors, mainly serving nonresidential construction markets in the United States.

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