Investors with an interest in Steel - Speciality stocks have likely encountered both Insteel Industries (IIIN) and Carpenter Technology (CRS). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Investors interested in stocks from the Steel - Speciality sector have probably already heard of Insteel Industries (IIIN) and Carpenter Technology (CRS). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Insteel Industries Inc. (IIIN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Insteel Industries remains a well-run, cyclical steel products company benefiting from improved demand and a more balanced U.S. tariff landscape. IIIN exceeded FY'25 expectations with stronger volumes, robust pricing, and a five-point operating margin improvement to 8.4%, nearly doubling EBITDA year-over-year. Heading into 2026, I anticipate double-digit revenue growth, margin expansion toward 14% EBITDA, and a 10% free cash flow yield supporting potential special dividends or buybacks.
KRP, IIIN, UI, TROW and ZM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 23, 2025.
Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE:IIIN ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 17, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Howard Osler Woltz - President, CEO & Chairman Scot R. Jafroodi - VP, CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Julio Alberto Romero - Sidoti & Company, LLC Tyson Lee Bauer - Unidentified Company Kansas City Capital Associates - Unidentified Company Operator Hello, and welcome, everyone, to the Insteel Industries Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
IIIN stock is up YTD, fueled by rising construction demand, key acquisitions and strong earnings estimates, despite valuation concerns.
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, IIIN's 50-day simple moving average broke out above its 200-day moving average; this is known as a "golden cross.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE:IIIN ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 17, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants H.O. Woltz III - President and CEO Scot Jafroodi - VP, CFO and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Julio Romero - Sidoti & Company Tyson Bauer - KC Capital Operator Hello, and welcome, everyone, to the Insteel Industries Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago.
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