Insteel Q2 net earnings rise to $10.2M ($0.52/sh) on 26.1% sales growth

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC

2025-Q2 EPS reported $0.58 vs consensus $0.58 ▼ miss (-0.2%)

Net sales $160.7M, up 26.1% YoY; shipments +28.9%, avg selling prices -2.2%.
Gross margin 15.3% vs 12.3% a year ago; net earnings $10.2M vs $6.9M.
Net cash $28.4M, no debt, $100M revolver undrawn as of March 29, 2025.
CEO cites strengthening demand and positive impact from expanded Section 232 tariff on PC strand.
FY2025 capex expected ~$17M; Q2 included $0.7M restructuring/acquisition costs.

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