Insteel Q4 net earnings surge to $14.6M ($0.74 EPS) from $4.7M ($0.24) YoY; net sales up 32%

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC

2025-FY EPS reported $2.10 vs consensus $0.41 ▲ beat (+414.7%)

Q4 net earnings $14.6M ($0.74 diluted EPS) vs $4.7M ($0.24) a year ago; net sales $177.4M (+32.1%).
FY2025 net earnings $41.0M ($2.10 EPS) vs $19.3M ($0.99); net sales $647.7M (+22.4%).
Gross margin widened to 16.1% from 9.1% YoY on wider spreads and higher shipments; volumes +9.8%.
Cash $38.6M, no debt; FY2026 capex guided up to ~$20M focused on cost and productivity.
CEO cites improved raw material supply and acquisitions; outlook cautiously optimistic for 2026.

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