• Insteel Industries’ fourth-quarter FY26 net earnings fell 47% year over year to $7.72 million.
• Net sales rose 18% year over year to $209.3 million, driven by higher selling prices and increased shipments.
• Gross margin narrowed to 10% from 16.1% a year earlier, with raw material, freight and operating costs outpacing price increases.
• Operating cash flow swung positive to $18.23 million, primarily due to favorable working-capital changes.
• The planned consolidation of welded wire operations is expected to deliver substantial cost reductions.

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