Insteel Industries Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 28, 2013. For the quarter, net sales were $87.218 million against $85.887 million a year ago. Earnings before income taxes was $4.331 million against $3.679 million a year ago. Net earnings were $2.747 million or $0.15 per diluted share against $2.402 million or 0.13 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.322 million against $23.473 million a year ago. Capital expenditures was $1.984 million against $2.561 million a year ago.

For the fiscal 2014, capital expenditures are not expected to exceed $12.0 million.