Insteel Industries, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 29, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $104,110,000 compared to $97,741,000 a year ago. Earnings before income taxes was $5,396,000 compared to $5,927,000 a year ago. Net earnings was $4,126,000 or $0.21 per basic share compared to $8,111,000 or $0.43 per basic share a year ago.