IIIN or NWPX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Steel - Speciality stocks have likely encountered both Insteel Industries (IIIN) and NWPX Infrastructure (NWPX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 10, 2026

Insteel Industries Announces Closure of Upper Sandusky, Ohio Facility

MOUNT AIRY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) (“Insteel” or the “Company”) announced today that it will close its facility in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and move manufacturing requirements to the Company's remaining welded wire reinforcement production facilities, which have ample open capacity to accommodate additional volumes. The consolidation of the Company's welded wire manufacturing operations is expected to result in the elimination of up to 65 positions at the Upper.

Business Wire • Aug 21, 2026

Insteel Industries Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

MOUNT AIRY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) today announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 11, 2026. About Insteel Insteel is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. Insteel manufactures and markets prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforceme.

Business Wire • Aug 11, 2026

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity

Astrana Health outperformed as the company results have continued to demonstrate that it was not taking advantage of loopholes within Medicare coding. Magnolia Oil & Gas saw shares decline after an agreement was reached to end the war between the US and Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We initiated a position in Insteel Industries, the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2026

The London Company Large Cap Vs. Russell 1000 Q2 2026 Portfolio Review

The London Company Large Cap portfolio returned 10.9% (10.7% net) during the quarter vs. a 15.1% increase in the Russell 1000 Index. ENTG was a top contributor, benefiting from improving fab utilization and accelerating AI-driven semiconductor demand. RSG declined despite another solid quarter as softer Environmental Solutions results and continued weakness in construction-related volumes weighed on investor sentiment.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2026

Insteel Industries: Re-Rating Supported By Improving Earnings Outlook

Insteel Industries upgraded from Hold to Buy, reflecting attractive risk-reward and peer-relative discount. IIIN is poised for FY2026 revenue growth from higher average selling prices and robust non-residential construction demand, particularly data centers. Margins should stabilize as price hikes and volume leverage offset elevated raw material and freight costs, though cost pressures persist.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 17, 2026

Insteel Industries Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Insteel Industries NYSE: IIIN reported lower fiscal third-quarter earnings as higher selling prices and modestly improved shipments were outweighed by rising raw material, freight and manufacturing costs, executives said on the company's earnings call.

MarketBeat • Jul 16, 2026

Insteel Industries Inc. (IIIN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Insteel Industries Inc. (IIIN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 16, 2026

Insteel Industries Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

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 announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended June 27, 2026. Third Quarter 2026 Highlights Net earnings of $9.0 million, or $0.46 per share Net sales of $197.7 million Gross profit of $20.1 million, or 10.2% of net sales Increased share repurcha.

Business Wire • Jul 16, 2026

Insteel Industries (IIIN) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Insteel Industries (IIIN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.46 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.78 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 16, 2026