IIIN on NYSE
INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC
American steel works based in Mount Airy, incorporated in North Carolina2
In its 2025 annual report the company says: “We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including ESM, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement. Our products are sold mainly to manufacturers of concrete products that are used primarily in nonresidential construction.”6 Its shares trade on NYSE under the symbol IIIN.2
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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- TickerIIIN on NYSE2
- IndustrySteel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills2
- HeadquartersMount Airy, United States2
- Incorporated inNC4
- Business address1373 Boggs Dr, Mount Airy, Nc 270304
- Filer categoryAccelerated filer4
- Legal formCorporation2
- LEI52990026LKY4MOX3L1742
- StatusActive2
- LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)2
- Registered addressc/o James F Petelle, 1373 Boggs Drive, 27030 Mount Airy, United States2
- Registered withCorporations Division (Department of the Secretary of State), 00500282
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Insteel Industries Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company” or “Insteel”) is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand (“PC strand”) and welded wire reinforcement (“WWR”), including ESM, concrete pipe reinforcement (“CPR”) and standard welded wire reinforcement (“SWWR”). Our products are sold mainly to manufacturers of concrete products that are used primarily in nonresidential construction. For fiscal 2025, we estimate that approximately 85% of our sales were related to nonresidential construction and 15% were related to residential construction.6 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
What sells
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
Products and services
Welded Wire Reinforcement brought in 66% of the revenue INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
Products and services by year
| Products and services | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welded Wire Reinforcement | $375.8M | $305.8M | $424.5M |
| PC Strand | $273.4M | $223.4M | $223.2M |
Regions
United States brought in 99% of the revenue INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
Regions by year
| Regions | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $643.2M | $526.7M | $644.0M |
| Outside the United States | $6.0M | $2.5M | $3.7M |
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Cost of revenue86¢$554.3M
- Selling, general and admin6¢$39.0M
- Interest0¢$52.0K
- Income tax2¢$12.8M
- Profit6¢$41.0M
Out of $647.7M in revenue.3
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2025
- Dividends paid80¢$21.8M
- Share buybacks8¢$2.3M
- Kept or used elsewhere12¢$3.1M
Out of $27.2M of cash from operations.3
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.3
| Period ending | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $647.7M | $529.2M | $649.2M |
| Cost of sales | $554.3M | $479.6M | $583.8M |
| Gross profit | $93.4M | $49.6M | $65.4M |
| Selling, general and administrative expense | $39.0M | $29.6M | $30.7M |
| Restructuring charges, net | $2.3M | $0 | $0 |
| Acquisition costs | $325.0K | $61.0K | $0 |
| Other expense (income), net | $17.0K | $37.0K | -$3.4M |
| Interest expense | $52.0K | $89.0K | $87.0K |
| Interest income | -$2.1M | -$5.4M | -$3.7M |
| Earnings before income taxes | $53.8M | $25.3M | $41.8M |
| Income taxes | $12.8M | $6.0M | $9.3M |
| Net earnings | $41.0M | $19.3M | $32.4M |
| Basic (in dollars per share) | $2.11 | $0.99 | $1.66 |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | $2.10 | $0.99 | $1.66 |
| Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $1.12 | $2.62 | $2.12 |
| Basic (in shares) | 19.5M shares | 19.5M shares | 19.5M shares |
| Diluted (in shares) | 19.6M shares | 19.6M shares | 19.6M shares |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.3
| Period ending | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2022-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $38.6M | $111.5M | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | $78.7M | $58.3M | ||
| Inventories | $137.8M | $88.8M | ||
| Other current assets | $6.8M | $8.6M | ||
| Total current assets | $261.9M | $267.3M | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $128.7M | $125.5M | ||
| Intangibles, net | $16.6M | $5.3M | ||
| Goodwill | $37.8M | $9.7M | ||
| Other assets | $17.7M | $14.6M | ||
| Total assets | $462.6M | $422.6M | ||
| Accounts payable | $48.2M | $37.5M | ||
| Accrued expenses | $17.8M | $9.5M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $66.0M | $47.0M | ||
| Other liabilities | $25.1M | $24.7M | ||
| Preferred stock, no par value Authorized shares: 1,000 None Issued | $0 | $0 | ||
| Common stock, $1 stated value Authorized shares: 50,000 Issued and outstanding shares: 2025, 19,420; 2024, 19,452 | $19.4M | $19.5M | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $89.4M | $86.7M | ||
| Retained earnings | $262.7M | $245.3M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$36.0K | -$608.0K | ||
| Total shareholders equity | $371.5M | $350.9M | $381.5M | $389.7M |
| Total liabilities and shareholders equity | $462.6M | $422.6M | ||
| Preferred Stock, No Par Value (in dollars per share) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 1.0M shares | 1.0M shares | ||
| Preferred Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $1.00 | $1.00 | ||
| Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 50.0M shares | 50.0M shares | ||
| Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares) | 19.4M shares | 19.5M shares | ||
| Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares) | 19.4M shares | 19.5M shares |
| Period ending | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2022-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $38.6M | $111.5M | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | $78.7M | $58.3M | ||
| Inventories | $137.8M | $88.8M | ||
| Other current assets | $6.8M | $8.6M | ||
| Total current assets | $261.9M | $267.3M | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $128.7M | $125.5M | ||
| Intangibles, net | $16.6M | $5.3M | ||
| Goodwill | $37.8M | $9.7M | ||
| Other assets | $17.7M | $14.6M | ||
| Total assets | $462.6M | $422.6M | ||
| Accounts payable | $48.2M | $37.5M | ||
| Accrued expenses | $17.8M | $9.5M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $66.0M | $47.0M | ||
| Other liabilities | $25.1M | $24.7M | ||
| Preferred stock, no par value Authorized shares: 1,000 None Issued | $0 | $0 | ||
| Common stock, $1 stated value Authorized shares: 50,000 Issued and outstanding shares: 2025, 19,420; 2024, 19,452 | $19.4M | $19.5M | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $89.4M | $86.7M | ||
| Retained earnings | $262.7M | $245.3M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$36.0K | -$608.0K | ||
| Total shareholders equity | $371.5M | $350.9M | $381.5M | $389.7M |
| Total liabilities and shareholders equity | $462.6M | $422.6M | ||
| Preferred Stock, No Par Value (in dollars per share) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 1.0M shares | 1.0M shares | ||
| Preferred Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $1.00 | $1.00 | ||
| Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 50.0M shares | 50.0M shares | ||
| Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares) | 19.4M shares | 19.5M shares | ||
| Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares) | 19.4M shares | 19.5M shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.3
| Period ending | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net earnings | $41.0M | $19.3M | $32.4M |
| Depreciation and amortization | $18.4M | $15.4M | $13.3M |
| Amortization of capitalized financing costs | $50.0K | $50.0K | $57.0K |
| Stock-based compensation expense | $3.5M | $3.1M | $2.4M |
| Deferred income taxes | -$748.0K | $4.2M | $238.0K |
| Asset impairment charges | $1.0M | $0 | $0 |
| Loss (gain) on sale and disposition of property, plant and equipment | $127.0K | $99.0K | -$3.3M |
| Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies over premiums paid | -$452.0K | -$1.5M | -$531.0K |
| Accounts receivable, net | -$20.4M | $5.1M | $18.2M |
| Inventories | -$36.5M | $14.5M | $94.3M |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19.3M | -$639.0K | -$16.9M |
| Other changes | $1.9M | -$1.3M | $1.9M |
| Total adjustments | -$13.9M | $38.9M | $109.8M |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $27.2M | $58.2M | $142.2M |
| Acquisition of businesses | -$72.1M | $0 | $0 |
| Capital expenditures | -$8.2M | -$19.1M | -$30.7M |
| Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies | -$581.0K | -$517.0K | -$476.0K |
| Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale | $5.0M | $0 | $0 |
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment | $107.0K | $4.0K | $9.9M |
| Proceeds from surrender of life insurance policies | $91.0K | $25.0K | $358.0K |
| Net cash used for investing activities | -$75.7M | -$19.6M | -$20.9M |
| Proceeds from long-term debt | $291.0K | $298.0K | $323.0K |
| Principal payments on long-term debt | -$291.0K | -$298.0K | -$323.0K |
| Cash dividends paid | -$21.8M | -$50.9M | -$41.3M |
| Cash received from exercise of stock options | $62.0K | $428.0K | $239.0K |
| Financing costs | $0 | $0 | -$177.0K |
| Payment of employee tax withholdings related to net share transactions | -$425.0K | -$352.0K | -$432.0K |
| Repurchases of common stock | -$2.3M | -$1.8M | -$2.3M |
| Net cash used for financing activities | -$24.4M | -$52.7M | -$44.0M |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | -$72.9M | -$14.1M | $77.4M |
| Income taxes, net | $10.8M | $3.3M | $7.8M |
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable | $1.5M | $2.4M | $1.3M |
| Restricted stock units and stock options surrendered for withholding taxes payable | $425.0K | $352.0K | $432.0K |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Corporate structure
INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC
- Global X Management CO LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC, latest Aug 14, 2026 (2 filings since May 15, 2025)
- BlackRock Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC, latest Jul 8, 2026 (8 filings since Jan 25, 2022)
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC, latest Mar 27, 2026 (4 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Filed SC 13G/A on INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC, latest Feb 9, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 8, 2022)
- ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP Filed SC 13G/A on INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC, latest Jan 30, 2024 (2 filings since Jan 23, 2023)
- PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ Filed SC 13G/A on INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC, latest Feb 14, 2023 (2 filings since Feb 14, 2022)
- FRANKLIN MUTUAL ADVISERS LLC Filed SC 13G/A on INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC, latest Feb 2, 2022
- INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States
- Insteel Wire Products Company Subsidiary · North Carolina, United States
- Intercontinental Metals Corporation Subsidiary · North Carolina, United States
Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries listed in Exhibit 21 of annual reports filed with the SEC; major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land and buildings | $17.5M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $15.3M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +14.4% |
| Buildings and improvements | $64.3M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $60.0M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +7.1% |
| Machinery and equipment | $241.2M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $227.2M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +6.1% |
| Construction in progress | $2.3M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $4.3M3 Sep 28, 2024 | −46.3% |
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $325.3M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $306.9M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +6.0% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $196.6M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $181.3M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +8.4% |
| Property and equipment, net | $128.7M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $125.5M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +2.5% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $3.9M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $1.7M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +131.3% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $38.6M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $111.5M3 Sep 28, 2024 | −65.4% |
Intangibles and goodwill
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $37.8M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $9.7M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +287.4% |
| Intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | $16.6M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $5.3M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +209.9% |
| Finite-lived intangibles, gross | $24.8M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $11.7M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +111.4% |
| Accumulated amortization | $8.2M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $6.4M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +29.0% |
| Finite-lived intangibles, net | $16.6M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $5.3M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +209.9% |
Inventory
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory, total | $137.8M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $88.8M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +55.1% |
| Raw materials | $62.9M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $36.8M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +71.0% |
| Work in process | $9.9M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $6.1M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +61.2% |
| Finished goods | $65.0M3 Sep 27, 2025 | $45.9M3 Sep 28, 2024 | +41.5% |
Properties, in its own words
Our corporate headquarters and IWP’s sales and administrative offices are located in Mount Airy, North Carolina. As of September 27, 2025, we operated eleven manufacturing facilities located in Dayton, Texas; Gallatin, Tennessee; Hazleton, Pennsylvania; Hickman, Kentucky; Houston, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Kingman, Arizona; Mount Airy, North Carolina; Sanderson, Florida; St. Joseph, Missouri; and Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
We own all of our real estate. We believe that our properties are in good operating condition and that our machinery and equipment have been well maintained. We also believe that our manufacturing facilities are suitable for their intended purposes and have capacities adequate to satisfy the current and projected demand for our products.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Oct 23, 2025.6
Leadership
Who has led INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
President
Chief financial officer
- Chief executive officerH. O. Woltz Iii. Jan 10, 2006 to now16
- ChairH. O. Woltz Iii. Aug 11, 2009 to now17
- PresidentH. O. Woltz Iii. Jan 10, 2006 to now16
- Chief financial officerScot R. Jafroodi Aug 16, 2023 to now18
- Chief financial officerMark A. Carano May 26, 2020 to Dec 7, 202219
- Chief financial officerMichael C. Gazmarian Aug 11, 2009 to Aug 3, 202020
Board members and other officers (26)
- Controller and CAOPatrick K. Griffin Feb 15, 2023 to Aug 16, 202321
- Vice President-AdministrationElizabeth Carroll Southern Jun 6, 2023 to Jun 6, 202322
- Senior Vice PresidentJames R. York Feb 17, 2021 to now23
- Chief Accounting OfficerScot R. Jafroodi Feb 23, 2007 to Aug 14, 202324
- Vice President-AdministrationGary D. Kniskern Jan 10, 2006 to Aug 16, 200625
- TreasurerMichael C. Gazmarian Jan 10, 2006 to Feb 11, 200926
- Vice PresidentJames F. Petelle Nov 15, 2006 to Sep 7, 202327
- Board memberEric Zernikow Mar 3, 2025 to now28
- Board memberBlake Doyle Dec 11, 2024 to now29
- Board memberAnne H. Lloyd Apr 16, 2019 to now30
- Board memberAbney S. Boxley Iii. Apr 9, 2018 to now31
- Board memberG. Kennedy Thompson Sep 7, 2017 to now32
- Board memberJon M. Ruth Apr 1, 2016 to now33
- Board memberJoseph A. Rutkowski Sep 22, 2015 to Feb 14, 202534
- Board memberDuncan S. Gage Jun 10, 2011 to Feb 18, 201535
- Board memberCharles B. Newsome Jan 10, 2006 to Aug 16, 201836
- Board memberFrances H. Johnson Jan 10, 2006 to Feb 16, 200637
- Board memberGary L. Pechota Jan 10, 2006 to Nov 29, 201638
- Board memberH. O. Woltz Iii. Jan 10, 2006 to Feb 11, 200916
- Board memberHoward O. Woltz Jr. Jan 10, 2006 to Feb 10, 201039
- Board memberLouis E. Hannen Jan 10, 2006 to Feb 12, 201640
- Board memberRichard C. Vaughn Jan 10, 2006 to Feb 12, 201641
- Board memberW. Allen Rogers Ii. Jan 10, 2006 to now42
- Board memberWilliam J. Shields Jan 10, 2006 to Feb 10, 201043
- General counselElizabeth Carroll Southern Aug 16, 2023 to now44
- General counselJames F. Petelle Nov 19, 2020 to Jun 8, 202345
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries (Exhibit 21)
The subsidiaries the company lists in Exhibit 21 of its annual report, as filed.
Timeline
- Aug 21, 20268-K Exit or restructuring costs; Other events46
- Aug 11, 20268-K Other events47
- Jul 16, 20268-K Results of operations48
- May 12, 20268-K Other events49
- Apr 16, 20268-K Results of operations50
- Feb 11, 20268-K Shareholder vote51
- Feb 10, 20268-K Other events52
- Jan 15, 20268-K Results of operations53
- Nov 14, 20258-K Executive or director change54
- Nov 12, 20258-K Other events55
- Oct 16, 20258-K Results of operations56
- Aug 19, 20258-K Other events57
- Jan 10, 2006New chief executive H. O. Woltz Iii. becomes CEO16
Calendar
Coming up
- Oct 22, 2026 · Before the openReports results for the quarter ending Sep/2026 A year earlier it reported $0.74 a share, on Oct 16, 2025.58
When it reported results
- Jul 16, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results48
- Apr 16, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results50
- Jan 15, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results53
- Oct 16, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results56
- Jul 17, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results59
- Apr 17, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results60
- Jan 16, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results61
- Oct 17, 2024Reported quarterly or annual results62
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
300 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 55 major events, 179 insider forms, 22 large holders, 24 other. The latest 20:
- Aug 27, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 24, 2026144 EDGAR
- Aug 21, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 18, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 18, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 18, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 18, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 18, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 14, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Aug 12, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 12, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 12, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 12, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 12, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 11, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 16, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Jul 16, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 8, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- May 12, 20268-K EDGAR
- Apr 24, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
The 300 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
21 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 1 buys and 20 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Sale | 1,640 | $30.31 | $49.7K | Form 4 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Sale | 1,679 | $37.67 | $63.2K | Form 4 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | York James R.Senior Vice President | Sale | 600 | $38.50 | $23.1K | Form 4 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Sale | 4,366 | $38.42 | $167.7K | Form 4 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | York James R.Senior Vice President | Sale | 3,000 | $38.50 | $115.5K | Form 4 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Sale | 13 | $28.04 | $365 | Form 4 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Buy | 21 | $28.57 | $600 | Form 4 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Sale | 1,715 | $36.14 | $62.0K | Form 4 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | PETELLE JAMES FVP and Asst. Secretary | Sale | 1,499 | $33.50 | $50.2K | Form 4 |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Sale | 2,533 | $30.70 | $77.8K | Form 4 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Sale | 2,628 | $31.51 | $82.8K | Form 4 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | PETELLE JAMES FVP and Asst. Secretary | Sale | 4,908 | $31.76 | $155.9K | Form 4 |
| Feb 7, 2023 | PETELLE JAMES FVP and Asst. Secretary | Sale | 3,285 | $30.51 | $100.2K | Form 4 |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Jafroodi Scot RVP, CFO and Treasurer | Sale | 750 | $43.64 | $32.7K | Form 4 |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Jafroodi Scot RVP, CFO and Treasurer | Sale | 500 | $43.54 | $21.8K | Form 4 |
| May 18, 2022 | Jafroodi Scot RVP, CFO and Treasurer | Sale | 1,088 | $45.50 | $49.5K | Form 4 |
| May 18, 2022 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Sale | 10,576 | $42.58 | $450.3K | Form 4 |
| May 18, 2022 | Jafroodi Scot RVP, CFO and Treasurer | Sale | 1,088 | $45.50 | $49.5K | Form 4 |
| May 17, 2022 | Wagner RichardSenior Vice President and COO | Sale | 40,877 | $42.98 | $1.8M | Form 4 |
| May 4, 2022 | PETELLE JAMES FVP and Asst. Secretary | Sale | 2,407 | $45.84 | $110.3K | Form 4 |
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From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- Global X Management CO LLCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings May 15, 2025 to Aug 14, 202663
- BlackRockSCHEDULE 13G/A, 8 filings Jan 25, 2022 to Jul 8, 202664
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 4 filings Feb 10, 2022 to Mar 27, 202665
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 8, 2022 to Feb 9, 202466
- ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LPSC 13G/A, 2 filings Jan 23, 2023 to Jan 30, 202467
- PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/SC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 14, 2022 to Feb 14, 202368
- FRANKLIN MUTUAL ADVISERS LLCSC 13G/A, 1 filing Feb 2, 202269
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
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| 2025 | H. O. Woltz III | $750.0K | $3.4M70 | |
| 2025 | Richard T. Wagner | $395.0K | $1.2M70 | |
| 2025 | Scot R. Jafroodi | $335.0K | $1.1M70 | |
| 2025 | James R. York | $285.0K | $852.2K70 | |
| 2025 | Elizabeth C. Southern | $290.0K | $816.8K70 | |
| 2024 | President and CEO | $705.8K | $2.1M70 | |
| 2024 | Senior VicePresident and COO | $372.9K | $949.1K70 | |
| 2024 | Vice PresidentCFO and Treasurer | $312.9K | $767.0K70 | |
| 2024 | Vice President AdministrationSecretary and CLO | $276.7K | $512.1K70 | |
| 2023 | President and CEO | $700.0K | $2.1M70 | |
| 2023 | Senior VicePresident and COO | $370.0K | $920.0K70 | |
| 2023 | Vice PresidentCFO and Treasurer | $293.8K | $745.7K70 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 100. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
SEC filer profile
How INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARINSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC1
- CIK0000764401
- Employer ID (EIN)56-06748676
- Filer statusAccelerated filer not an emerging growth company; not a smaller reporting company; not a shell company6
- Incorporated inNorth Carolina6
- Fiscal year endsOctober 31
- Industry code (SIC)3310 Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Manufacturing, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address1373 Boggs Dr, Mount Airy, NC 270301
- Mailing address1373 Boggs Drive, Mount Airy, NC 270301
- Phone33678621411
- Shares outstanding19,358,247 as of Jul 15, 202613
- Public float$395.8M as of Mar 29, 20256
- AuditorGrant Thornton LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina PCAOB ID 248; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting6
- On EDGAR sinceFeb 14, 19941
- Filings1,556 in all: 4 (802), 8-K (271), SC 13G/A (100), 10-Q (96), 4/A (40), SC 13G (38), 5 (36), DEF 14A (31)1
All 33 form types
10-K (24), 3 (15), UPLOAD (11), ARS (10), 144 (9), S-8 (9), SC 13D/A (9), 10-K405 (7), CORRESP (7), S-8 POS (6), SC 13D (6), 8-K/A (5), SCHEDULE 13G/A (5), 5/A (3), NT 10-Q (3), 10-K/A (2), 8-A12B (2), NT 10-K (2), 10-Q/A (1), 25 (1), 3/A (1), 8-A12B/A (1), CERT (1), PRE 14A (1), SCHEDULE 13G (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Oct 23, 2025
Quarterly report (10-Q) Jul 16, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Jan 2, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Aug 21, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock (No Par Value) | IIIN | New York Stock Exchange |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Oct 23, 2025 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).6
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Oct 23, 2025: 17 risks under these headings, as written.6
- Industry Specific Risks
- Our business is cyclical and can be negatively impacted by prolonged economic downturns, rising interest rates or tightening in the financial markets that reduce the level of construction activity and demand for our products.
- Our business can be negatively impacted by reductions in the amount and duration of government funding for infrastructure projects that reduce the level of construction activity and demand for our products.
- Foreign competition could adversely impact our financial results.
- Our financial results can be negatively impacted by the volatility in the cost and availability of our primary raw material, hot-rolled carbon steel wire rod.
- Demand for our products is highly variable and difficult to forecast due to our minimal backlog and unanticipated changes that can occur in customer order patterns or inventory levels.
- Presidential actions increasing tariffs on steel and aluminum could materially and adversely affect our business, financial results and cash flows.
- Operational Risks
- Our manufacturing facilities are subject to unexpected equipment failures, operational interruptions and casualty losses.
- Our financial results could be adversely impacted by the escalation of our operating costs.
- Adverse global economic conditions could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.
- Our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely impacted by the effects of inflation.
The other 7 risks
- Our business and operations are subject to risks related to climate change.
- Financing Risks
- Our operations are subject to seasonal fluctuations that may impact our cash flows.
- Our capital resources may not be adequate to provide for our capital investment and maintenance expenditures if we were to experience a substantial downturn in our financial performance.
- Legal and Regulatory Risks
- Changes in environmental compliance and remediation requirements could result in substantial increases in our capital investments and operating costs.
- General Risks
- Our stock price can be volatile, often in connection with matters beyond our control.
- We are increasingly dependent on information technology systems that are susceptible to certain risks, including cybersecurity breaches and data leaks, which could adversely impact our business.
- Our financial results could be adversely impacted by the impairment of goodwill.
Legal proceedings
We are involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including commercial, environmental and employment matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business. We do not anticipate that the ultimate cost to resolve these matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.6
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- 28SEC EDGAREric Zernikow, Board member
- 29SEC EDGARBlake Doyle, Board member
- 30SEC EDGARAnne H. Lloyd, Board member
- 31SEC EDGARAbney S. Boxley Iii., Board member
- 32SEC EDGARG. Kennedy Thompson, Board member
- 33SEC EDGARJon M. Ruth, Board member
- 34SEC EDGARJoseph A. Rutkowski, Board member
- 35SEC EDGARDuncan S. Gage, Board member
- 36SEC EDGARCharles B. Newsome, Board member
- 37SEC EDGARFrances H. Johnson, Board member
- 38SEC EDGARGary L. Pechota, Board member
- 39SEC EDGARHoward O. Woltz Jr., Board member
- 40SEC EDGARLouis E. Hannen, Board member
- 41SEC EDGARRichard C. Vaughn, Board member
- 42SEC EDGARW. Allen Rogers Ii., Board member
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