MOUNT AIRY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) today announced that Eric Zernikow has been appointed to its board of directors. Mr. Zernikow's term runs through the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, and he will serve on both the Executive Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr. Zernikow has served in various capacities with Nucor Corporation (“Nucor”), the nation's largest steel producer, for 22 years, most recently as General Manager of C.
Insteel Industries, Inc. may benefit following the imposition of the Section 232 tariffs on steel & aluminum, which will include downstream steel products. Improved pricing spreads and strong demand for concrete reinforcing products boosted Insteel's gross margin to 7.3% in Q1 '25. Insteel's strong financial position, with $36 million in cash, no debt, and $100mm available in its revolver, provides IIIN with flexibility for future growth through acquisitions.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
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Insteel Industries (IIIN) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
Insteel saw ongoing pressures in FQ1'25, with weak sequential volume and limited price improvement as well as ongoing pressure on gross margin. Despite current margin pressures from import competition and weak volumes (operating deleverage), Insteel's strong management and vital products position it well for that future recovery. Insteel Industries faces cyclical challenges but offers significant upside potential with improving infrastructure and construction demand expected to drive growth by late 2025.
Insteel Industries, Inc.'s Q1 2025 results exceeded revenue expectations and matched EPS estimates, leading to a 3% stock rise, but challenges remain. Despite past gains, recent performance has been weaker, with shares down 13.9% since my downgrade to 'hold' in May 2024. Revenue growth was driven by acquisitions and increased shipments, but competitive pricing pressures and lower raw material costs continue to impact margins.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.03 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.06 per share a year ago.
MOUNT AIRY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) (“Insteel” or the “Company”), the largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications in the United States, today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2025, ended December 28, 2024. First Quarter 2025 Highlights Executed and integrated two acquisitions, strengthening our competitive position Payment of special cash dividend totaling $19.4 million, or $1.00 per.