Insteel Industries declares $1 special dividend

President and CEO H.O. Woltz III said the one-time distribution balances shareholder returns with resources for operations, capital investments and growth opportunities.

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Insteel Industries Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share and a one-time special cash dividend of $1.00 per share. Both are payable December 11, 2026, to shareholders of record November 27, 2026.

President and CEO H.O. Woltz III said the special dividend reflects confidence in the company’s financial position and long-term outlook. He said the distribution balances a return to shareholders with retaining resources for operating needs, capital investments and growth opportunities.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Regular quarterly cash dividend: $0.03 per share One-time special cash dividend: $1.00 per share Record date: November 27, 2026 +1 more

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Regular quarterly cash dividend $0.03 per share Declared November 10, 2026; payable December 11, 2026

One-time special cash dividend $1.00 per share Declared November 10, 2026; payable December 11, 2026

Record date November 27, 2026 Shareholders of record are eligible for the declared dividends

Payment date December 11, 2026 Payment date for both declared dividends

Key Terms

special cash dividend, shareholders of record, forward-looking statements

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special cash dividend financial

"a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share"

A special cash dividend is a one-time, extra cash payment a company gives to its shareholders in addition to its regular dividends, like a bonus check sent out when a business has more cash than usual. It matters to investors because it delivers immediate cash value, can signal that the company has strong short-term cash or limited opportunities to reinvest, and typically reduces the company’s cash reserves and may affect the stock price and tax treatment for recipients.

shareholders of record financial

"shareholders of record as of November 27, 2026"

Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"may contain forward-looking statements"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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How much is IIIN’s dividend?

Insteel declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share and a one-time special cash dividend of $1.00 per share. Both are payable December 11, 2026, to shareholders of record November 27, 2026.

Why did Insteel declare a special dividend?

President and CEO H.O. Woltz III said the special dividend reflects confidence in Insteel’s financial position and long-term outlook. He said the distribution balances a return to shareholders with retaining resources for operating needs, capital investments and growth opportunities.

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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): November 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 Carolina27030

(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) 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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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).

Emerging growth company  ☐

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 November 10, 2026, Insteel Industries Inc. issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared both its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock, and a one-time special cash dividend of $1.00 per share of common stock, both payable on December 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 27, 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 November 10, 2026 announcing declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share and a special cash dividend of $1.00 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:	November 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 REGULAR

QUARTERLY AND SPECIAL CASH DIVIDENDS

MOUNT AIRY, N.C., November 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 and a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share of common stock payable on December 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 27, 2026.

“This special dividend reflects our confidence in Insteel’s financial position and long-term outlook,” commented H.O. Woltz III, Insteel’s President and CEO. “We believe the $1.00 per share distribution strikes an appropriate balance between providing a meaningful return to shareholders and retaining the resources to support our operating needs, fund capital investments and pursue growth opportunities.”

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 to manufacturers of concrete products that are used in nonresidential construction. Headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Insteel operates ten 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 October 3, 2026.

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