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Insteel Industries Inc. (IIIN) announced that it will close its welded wire reinforcement facility in Upper Sandusky, Ohio and consolidate production into its other welded wire reinforcement plants, which management states have ample capacity. Operations at the Upper Sandusky facility are expected to cease by the end of October 2026, eliminating up to 65 positions.
In connection with the closure, Insteel expects to record a restructuring charge of approximately $4.6 million, including $2.5 million for equipment relocation, $0.4 million for employee separation, $1.0 million for asset impairment and $0.7 million for other closure-related costs. The company expects charges other than asset impairment to be cash expenditures beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and continuing through the remainder of that fiscal year. Insteel’s President and CEO, H.O. Woltz III, stated that consolidating welded wire facilities is intended to align the manufacturing footprint with customer demand, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen cost competitiveness, and that the company does not expect this action to affect revenue.
Insteel Industries Inc. reported that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 11, 2026. The company describes itself as the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, operating 11 manufacturing facilities across the United States.
Insteel Industries reported mixed third-quarter fiscal 2026 results. Net sales rose 9.9% to $197.7 million, driven by an 8.0% increase in average selling prices and a 1.7% rise in shipments. Sequentially, prices increased 2.3% and shipments 11.9%. Inflation across wire rod, freight and other operating costs compressed profitability: gross margin narrowed to 10.2% from 17.1%, and net earnings declined to $9.0 million, or $0.46 per share, from $15.2 million, or $0.78 per share. Operating cash flow for the quarter fell to $13.7 million from $28.2 million.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net sales grew to $530.2 million, reflecting a 13.1% increase in average selling prices on relatively flat volumes, while gross margin slipped to 10.3% from 13.8%. Net earnings decreased to $21.8 million ($1.12 per share) from $26.5 million. Operating cash flow was $18.0 million versus $44.2 million as net working capital used $17.5 million, largely to build inventories. The company invested $9.1 million in capital expenditures and now expects about $15.0 million for the year. Insteel ended the quarter debt-free with $22.9 million of cash, a $100.0 million undrawn revolver, and had returned $23.8 million to shareholders, including repurchasing 75,000 shares. Management described demand in public infrastructure and key construction markets as healthy and expects to recover higher costs through pricing over time.
Insteel Industries Inc. reported that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 26, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 12, 2026.
Insteel describes itself as the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, serving primarily nonresidential construction through 11 U.S. manufacturing facilities.
Insteel Industries reported mixed results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 28, 2026. Net earnings fell to $5.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, down from $10.2 million, or $0.52 per share, a year earlier as profit margins narrowed. Net sales rose 7.5% to $172.7 million, driven by a 14.2% increase in average selling prices that more than offset a 5.9% decline in shipments largely attributed to severe winter weather.
Gross profit declined to $16.5 million and gross margin compressed to 9.6% from 15.3% due to reduced spreads between selling prices and raw material costs, lower volumes and higher operating costs. Operating activities generated $4.8 million of cash versus a use of $3.3 million in the prior-year quarter, helped by a much smaller working capital build. For the first six months of fiscal 2026, net earnings increased modestly to $12.8 million on net sales of $332.6 million, with slightly higher gross profit but a lower 10.4% gross margin.
Management cited winter weather disruptions, delayed (but not canceled) projects, elevated freight and energy costs, and high domestic wire rod prices relative to global levels as key pressures, while expressing optimism that nonresidential construction demand and seasonal trends will support stronger shipments later in the year. Insteel ended the quarter with $15.1 million of cash and no borrowings on its $100.0 million revolving credit facility.
Insteel Industries Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 10, 2026. Shareholders elected three directors: Abney S. Boxley II, Anne H. Lloyd, and Eric J. Zernikow, with Lloyd receiving 16,265,341 votes for and Zernikow receiving 16,046,529 votes for.
Boxley and Lloyd were elected to three-year terms ending at the 2029 Annual Meeting, and Zernikow to a one-year term ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s executive officers with 15,758,514 votes for and 493,414 against, and ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 3, 2026, with 17,661,421 votes for and 231,854 against.
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.
Insteel Industries Inc. filed a current report to share that it issued a news release covering its financial results for the first quarter ended December 27, 2025. The company is furnishing this release as Exhibit 99.1 to the report, which means the detailed quarterly figures and commentary are contained in that exhibit rather than in the body of the filing. The company also clarifies that the information provided under this item, including Exhibit 99.1, is being treated as “furnished” rather than “filed,” which affects how it is treated under securities law.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) announced planned board changes. On November 10, 2025, Lead Director W. Allen Rogers II told the Board he will not stand for re‑election at the 2026 Annual Meeting and will continue serving on the Board, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee until his term ends. On the same date, Director Joseph A. Rutkowski informed the Board he will resign effective immediately prior to the 2026 Annual Meeting and will continue serving on the Board, Executive Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee until then.
The company stated there is no disagreement with the Company or Board underlying either decision. On November 11, 2025, the Board approved reducing its size from nine to eight directors upon Mr. Rutkowski’s resignation, and to seven directors following the conclusion of Mr. Rogers’ term at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) announced cash dividends. The Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share and a one-time special dividend of $1.00 per share. Both dividends are payable on December 12, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 28, 2025.
The special dividend provides an additional cash distribution alongside the routine quarterly payout. Eligibility is tied to the record date, and payment will be made on the stated payable date.
Insteel Industries Inc. filed a current report stating that it issued a news release on October 16, 2025 covering its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 27, 2025. The company is furnishing this earnings release as Exhibit 99.1, meaning it is being provided for informational purposes under securities disclosure rules. The report also clarifies that the earnings information in this item and in the exhibit is not treated as formally filed for certain liability provisions and is not automatically incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced.
Insteel Industries Inc. announced that its Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 26, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 12, 2025. The company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting the declaration and included the news release as Exhibit 99.1, with an Inline XBRL cover page file as Exhibit 104. The 8-K was signed by Elizabeth C. Southern, Vice President Administration, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer.