Insteel Industries (IIIN) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $29.66, -0.03% vs the prior close of $29.67.
- Volume 146.78K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
IIIN ends flat (-0.0%) to $29.66, 3 down days in a row. Closed at $29.66, -0.03% vs the prior close of $29.67. Day range $29.36–$30.31, opened at $29.85.
IIIN daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — IIIN ends flat (-0.0%) to $29.66, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $29.66, -0.03% vs the prior close of $29.67. Day range $29.36–$30.31, opened at $29.85.
- Volume was 146.78K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 141.42K.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($30.44) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($31.12).
- 52-week range $24.35–$38.45; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 22.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — IIIN ends flat (-0.3%) to $29.67
- Closed at $29.67, -0.27% vs the prior close of $29.75. Day range $29.59–$30.17, opened at $29.73.
- Volume was 116.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 142.75K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($30.50) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($31.14).
- 52-week range $24.35–$38.45; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 22.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — IIIN dips 2.0% to $29.75
- Closed at $29.75, -2.01% vs the prior close of $30.36. Day range $29.52–$30.28, opened at $29.94.
- Volume was 134.80K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 146.60K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($30.56) and -4.5% vs its 200-day average ($31.15).
- 52-week range $24.35–$38.45; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 22.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — IIIN rises 1.5% to $30.36, a 1-month high
- Closed at $30.36, +1.47% vs the prior close of $29.92. Day range $29.74–$30.41, opened at $29.98.
- Volume was 161.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 149.60K.
- Price is -0.9% vs its 50-day average ($30.62) and -2.6% vs its 200-day average ($31.16).
- 52-week range $24.35–$38.45; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 21.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — IIIN rises 1.4% to $29.92
- Closed at $29.92, +1.42% vs the prior close of $29.50. Day range $29.22–$30.05, opened at $29.26.
- Volume was 161.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 157.65K.
- Price is -2.3% vs its 50-day average ($30.64) and -4.0% vs its 200-day average ($31.17).
- 52-week range $24.35–$38.53; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 22.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — IIIN ends flat (+0.0%) to $29.50, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $29.50, +0.00% vs the prior close of $29.50. Day range $29.20–$29.67, opened at $29.67.
- Volume was 105.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 160.31K.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($30.65) and -5.4% vs its 200-day average ($31.18).
- 52-week range $24.35–$38.73; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 23.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — IIIN dips 0.3% to $29.50
- Closed at $29.50, -0.30% vs the prior close of $29.59. Day range $29.30–$29.74, opened at $29.43.
- Volume was 107.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 164.95K.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($30.68) and -5.4% vs its 200-day average ($31.19).
- 52-week range $24.35–$38.80; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 24.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — IIIN dips 1.9% to $29.59
- Closed at $29.59, -1.92% vs the prior close of $30.17. Day range $29.23–$29.79, opened at $29.77.
- Volume was 114.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 168.47K.
- Price is -3.6% vs its 50-day average ($30.70) and -5.2% vs its 200-day average ($31.20).
- 52-week range $24.35–$38.80; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 23.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — IIIN rises 1.3% to $30.17, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $30.17, +1.34% vs the prior close of $29.77. Day range $29.87–$30.37, opened at $29.95.
- Volume was 113.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 172.04K.
- Price is -1.9% vs its 50-day average ($30.76) and -3.4% vs its 200-day average ($31.22).
- 52-week range $24.35–$39.03; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 22.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — IIIN rises 0.7% to $29.77
- Closed at $29.77, +0.71% vs the prior close of $29.56. Day range $28.99–$29.90, opened at $29.49.
- Volume was 101.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 174.93K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.3% vs its 50-day average ($30.80) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($31.24).
- 52-week range $24.35–$39.22; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 24.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — IIIN rises 1.8% to $29.56
- Closed at $29.56, +1.79% vs the prior close of $29.04. Day range $29.42–$29.86, opened at $29.52.
- Volume was 121.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 178.76K.
- Price is -4.2% vs its 50-day average ($30.86) and -5.4% vs its 200-day average ($31.25).
- 52-week range $24.35–$39.22; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 24.6% below the 52-week high.
IIIN latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about IIIN in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 27, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Wagner Richard sold 1,640 shares at $30.31 (≈$49.71K) on Aug 27, 2026
- Wagner Richard sold 1,640 shares at $30.31 (≈$49.71K) on Aug 27, 2026
- Wagner Richard sold 1,640 shares at $30.31 (≈$49.71K) on Aug 27, 2026
- Wagner Richard sold 1,640 shares at $30.31 (≈$49.71K) on Aug 27, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 24, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 21, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.05 — Costs tied to exiting activities / restructuring.
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jul 16, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 27, 2026:
- Revenue: $197.66M (prior year $179.89M) (+9.9% vs Jun 28, 2025)
- Net income: $9.02M (prior year $15.16M) (-40.5% vs Jun 28, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.46 (prior year $0.78) (-41.0% vs Jun 28, 2025)
Jul 16, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 8, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade IIIN
- Last results release: Jul 16, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 16, 2026, Jan 15, 2026, Oct 16, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 15, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.95% (largest 2.0%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 130.44K shares (≈$3.87M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $29.66 vs a range of $24.35–$38.45 (38% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 11, 2026 ($0.03/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 8 sales; latest: Richard Wagner sold 1,640 shares on Aug 27, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 21, 2026; 8-K Aug 11, 2026; 10-Q Jul 16, 2026.
- Share count: 19.36M shares outstanding (Jul 15, 2026), -0.3% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills.
IIIN market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 29.85 | 30.31 | 29.36 | 29.66 | 146.78K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 29.73 | 30.17 | 29.59 | 29.67 | 116.50K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 29.94 | 30.28 | 29.52 | 29.75 | 134.80K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 29.98 | 30.41 | 29.74 | 30.36 | 161.90K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 29.26 | 30.05 | 29.22 | 29.92 | 161.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 29.67 | 29.67 | 29.20 | 29.50 | 105.90K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 29.43 | 29.74 | 29.30 | 29.50 | 107.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 29.77 | 29.79 | 29.23 | 29.59 | 114.70K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 29.95 | 30.37 | 29.87 | 30.17 | 113.60K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 29.49 | 29.90 | 28.99 | 29.77 | 101.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 29.52 | 29.86 | 29.42 | 29.56 | 121.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 29.05 | 29.19 | 28.57 | 29.04 | 186.00K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 29.18 | 29.29 | 28.80 | 29.13 | 134.20K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 29.39 | 29.63 | 28.80 | 29.09 | 155.30K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 29.35 | 29.73 | 29.07 | 29.29 | 129.70K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 29.23 | 29.81 | 29.16 | 29.48 | 120.30K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 29.49 | 29.54 | 28.84 | 29.13 | 140.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 29.91 | 30.04 | 29.47 | 29.53 | 110.40K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 30.29 | 30.62 | 29.90 | 30.09 | 114.30K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 30.06 | 30.22 | 29.66 | 29.83 | 131.90K |
About Insteel Industries
Insteel Industries (IIIN) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills”. Its business address is in MOUNT AIRY, NC. State of incorporation: NC. Fiscal year ends October 3. SEC CIK 764401.
IIIN board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Abney S Iii Boxley | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Blake Doyle | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Anne H Lloyd | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
| W Allen Ii Rogers | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Jon M Ruth | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
| G Kennedy Thompson | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
| H O Iii Woltz | Chairman, President and CEO | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Eric Zernikow | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Scot R Jafroodi | VP, CFO and Treasurer | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Elizabeth Carroll Southern | VP, Secretary and CLO | Aug 18, 2026 |
| H O Iii Woltz | Chairman, President and CEO | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Richard Wagner | Senior Vice President and COO | Aug 27, 2026 |
| James R. York | Senior Vice President | Aug 18, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Richard Wagner | Sale | 1,640 | $30.31 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Richard Wagner | Sale | 1,640 | $30.31 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Richard Wagner | Sale | 1,640 | $30.31 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Richard Wagner | Sale | 1,640 | $30.31 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Richard Wagner | Sale | 1,679 | $37.67 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Richard Wagner | Sale | 1,679 | $37.67 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Richard Wagner | Sale | 1,679 | $37.67 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Richard Wagner | Sale | 1,679 | $37.67 |
IIIN financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | $647.71M | $41.02M | 2.10 | $27.16M |
| Sep 28, 2024 | $529.20M | $19.30M | 0.99 | $58.21M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $649.19M | $32.41M | 1.66 | $142.20M |
| Oct 1, 2022 | $826.83M | $125.01M | 6.37 | $5.67M |
| Oct 2, 2021 | $590.60M | $66.61M | 3.41 | $69.88M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $473.94M, total liabilities $—, cash $22.95M (as of Jun 27, 2026).
IIIN earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $30.02 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $28.51 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $32.20 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $30.32 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $36.08 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $30.41 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.75 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $28.05 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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