Insteel(US:IIIN)2026-01-15 15:00Business Overview - The company primarily manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications, focusing on Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR) and Prestressed Concrete Strand (PC Strand) [15] - In 2025, PC Strand accounted for 66% of sales, while Welded Wire Reinforcement represented 34% [13] - Distributors account for 70% of sales, while Rebar Fabricators, Contractors, and Concrete Product Manufacturers make up the remaining 30% [17] - Nonresidential construction accounts for 85% of sales, while residential construction accounts for 15% [17] Growth Strategy - The company aims to convert rebar users to Engineered Structural Mesh (ESM), leveraging manufacturing and engineering capabilities [47] - The company acquired O'Brien Wire Products for $5.1 million in November 2024 and Engineered Wire Products for $67.0 million in October 2024 [49] Financial Performance - As of December 27, 2025, the company had $15.6 million in cash and no borrowings outstanding on its $100.0 million revolving credit facility [94] - Capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $20.0 million in fiscal year 2026 [90] - The company is currently paying a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share [96] - The company repurchased $2.3 million of shares in FY 2025 and $0.7 million year-to-date in FY 2026 [100] Market Outlook - In November 2025, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) registered 45.3, indicating a contraction in activity [104] - The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) increased 7.0% in December 2025, signaling strengthening activity [104] - Approximately 10% of the company's revenues are directly affected by import competition [106]