Insteel Industries (IIIN) shares dropped more than 16% in recent trading on Thursday after the steel wire manufacturer's fiscal Q4 earnings and net sales fell short of analysts' consensus.
The company reported fiscal Q4 net earnings of $0.74 per diluted share, up from $0.24 a year earlier.
Two analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.79.
Net sales for the quarter ended Sept. 27 was $177.4 million, up from $134.3 million a year earlier.
Two analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $181 million.
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