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Jul 03, 2021
Insteel Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Insteel Industries' financial performance increased due to higher spreads between selling prices and raw material costs.
Key Takeaways
Insteel Industries reported a strong third quarter with net sales increasing by 31.8% to $160.7 million and net earnings increasing to $18.4 million, driven by higher selling prices and strong demand.
Net earnings increased to $18.4 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to $6.7 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the same period last year.
Net sales increased 31.8% to a record $160.7 million from $122.0 million in the prior year quarter.
Average selling prices increased by 32.9%, while shipment volumes decreased by 1.0%.
Gross margin widened to 19.6% from 12.1% in the prior year quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Insteel expects favorable demand and strong financial performance for its fourth fiscal quarter, but is concerned about ongoing supply constraints and escalating raw material prices.
Positive Outlook
- Continued strength in private and public non-residential construction markets.
- Swift rebound in non-residential construction market leading indicators to almost record levels.
- Consistent levels of public construction spending.
- Confidence that demand will remain robust into 2022.
Challenges Ahead
- Ongoing supply constraints.
- Sharply escalating raw material prices in both domestic and international markets.
- Heightened uncertainty for customers.
- Unfavorable impact on operations.