Mueller Industries, Inc.

MLI • Manufacturing - Metal Fabrication

$63.74

▲ +0.78 (+1.24%)

Current price

EarningsLatest report: Jun 27, 2026

HIGHLY FAVORABLE PROFILEExcellentConfidence: 70%

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.Methodology

Analysis thesis: Strong business quality with supportive growth and cash-flow evidence. Valuation still matters, but the historical ratio profile is favorable.

Market Cap

$14.10B

Growth

11.8%

Cash Flow

5/5

Trend

Stable

Evidence

Stable or improving margins · 18.3%Positive free cash flow · 6.29Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Reasonable earnings multiple · 16.84Manageable debt level · 0.02

Financial data as of: Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast profile update: Aug 5, 2026, 2:27 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

Key valuation, quality, financial strength, momentum and analyst data.

Price$63.74

Change1.24%

Shares Out221.19M

Market Cap$14.10B

Enterprise Value$12.69B

52W Range41.17 - 70.95

Beta1.12

P/E16.58

P/S3.02

P/B3.97

P/FCF37.68

EV/Sales2.72

Price$63.74

Change1.24%

Shares Out221.19M

Market Cap$14.10B

Enterprise Value$12.69B

52W Range41.17 - 70.95

Beta1.12

P/E16.58

P/S3.02

P/B3.97

P/FCF37.68

EV/Sales2.72

EV/EBITDA10.68

EV/FCF33.91

Earnings Yield6.03%

FCF Yield2.65%

Dividend Yield1.60%

Gross Margin27.38%

Oper. Margin21.42%

Profit Margin18.31%

Debt/Eq0.02

Current Ratio5.92

Quick Ratio4.68

Revenue 5Y11.82%

Target$75.00

Target Upside17.67%

Target Median$75.00

Target Range75.00 - 75.00

Volume1.42M

Avg Volume1.43M

EPS Surprise0.66

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

out of 100

Business Quality

Margins, moat, returns

87/100

Financial Strength

Debt, cash, stability

95/100

Growth Potential

Revenue and expansion

74/100

Price Attractiveness

Cheap or expensive today

73/100

Why this score▼

Stable or improving margins · 18.3%Positive free cash flow · 6.29Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Reasonable earnings multiple · 16.84Manageable debt level · 0.02Healthy liquidity · 5.92

Analyst view

Analyst sentiment and price target

MLI

Analyst sentiment

Based on 6 analyst votes · 2026-09-05

58/100

Neutral

Bullish

Hold

Bearish

Price Target

2026-07-24

Low

$75.00

Mean

$75.00

Median

$75.00

High

$75.00

Company Overview

IPO: 2/25/1991

Industry: Manufacturing - Metal Fabrication

P/B i: 3.97

Debt / Equity i: 0.02

Operating Margin: 21.42%

Net Margin: 18.31%

ROE i: -

ROIC: -

Financial Health

Score19 / 20

Debt / Equity: 0.02

Current Ratio: 5.92

Quick Ratio: 4.68

Status: Strong

Insider Transactions

Recent executive and insider activity

⚠ 1 high-volume insider sell detected

GOLDMAN SCOTT JAY

Transaction: 05/29/2026

SELL

Change

-2,000

Price

$127.91

Filing

05/29/2026

Type

SELL

MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC

Transaction: 05/08/2026

OTHER

Change

Price

Not reported

Filing

05/11/2026

Type

OTHER

GLADSTEIN GARY S

Transaction: 05/08/2026

BUY

Change

+1,222

Price

Not reported

Filing

05/11/2026

Type

BUY

Insider	Type	Change	Price	Transaction	Filing
GOLDMAN SCOTT JAY	SELL	-2,000	$127.91	05/29/2026	05/29/2026
MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC	OTHER	0	Not reported	05/08/2026	05/11/2026
GLADSTEIN GARY S	BUY	+1,222	Not reported	05/08/2026	05/11/2026
Herzog Charles P Jr	SELL	-1,222	Not reported	05/08/2026	05/11/2026
DONOVAN ELIZABETH M	BUY	+1,222	Not reported	05/08/2026	05/11/2026
HANSEN JOHN B	BUY	+1,222	Not reported	05/08/2026	05/11/2026
GOLDMAN SCOTT JAY	BUY	+1,222	Not reported	05/08/2026	05/11/2026
Drummond William C.	BUY	+1,222	Not reported	05/08/2026	05/11/2026
HERMANSON TERRY	BUY	+1,222	Not reported	05/08/2026	05/11/2026
Pieralisi Daniel	OTHER	0	Not reported	05/08/2026	05/11/2026
GLADSTEIN GARY S	SELL	-9,778	$12.63	05/01/2026	05/04/2026
GLADSTEIN GARY S	SELL	-919	$134.24	05/01/2026	05/04/2026
Christopher Gregory L.	SELL	-103,266	$137.29	04/27/2026	04/29/2026
HERMANSON TERRY	SELL	-13,500	Not reported	02/26/2026	02/27/2026
Christopher Gregory L.	SELL	-10,128	Not reported	02/25/2026	02/27/2026
GOLDMAN SCOTT JAY	SELL	-4,430	$118.97	02/13/2026	02/13/2026
HANSEN JOHN B	SELL	-1,000	$116.71	02/09/2026	02/09/2026
GOLDMAN SCOTT JAY	SELL	-4,978	$12.63	02/05/2026	02/06/2026
GOLDMAN SCOTT JAY	SELL	-548	$114.64	02/05/2026	02/06/2026
HERMANSON TERRY	OTHER	0	Not reported	12/27/2025	01/28/2026

About the Company

Mueller Industries, Inc.

Mueller Industries, Inc., established in 1917 and based in Collierville, Tennessee, is a global manufacturer and distributor of various products crafted from copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic. The company operates internationally, with a presence in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, the Middle East, China, and Mexico. Its business is divided into three key segments: Piping Systems, Industrial Metals, and Climate. The Piping Systems segment offers a comprehensive range of products including copper tubing, fittings, line sets, and pipe nipples. It also provides PEX plumbing and radiant heating systems, as well as plastic injection tooling. Additionally, this segment resells items such as steel pipes, brass and plastic plumbing valves, malleable iron fittings, faucets, and other plumbing specialties, alongside supplying water tubes. Its primary customers are wholesalers in the plumbing and refrigeration industries, distributors serving the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle markets, building material retailers, and air-conditioning original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Industrial Metals segment specializes in producing rods from brass, bronze, and copper alloys; plumbing brass, valves, and fittings; and cold-formed aluminum and copper products. It also performs machining on aluminum, steel, brass, and cast iron impacts and castings. Furthermore, this segment manufactures brass and aluminum forgings, various valves (brass, aluminum, stainless steel), fluid control solutions, and gas train assemblies. These products are primarily supplied to OEMs across the industrial, construction, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration sectors. Finally, the Climate segment provides valves, protection devices, and brass fittings specifically for commercial HVAC and refrigeration OEMs. It also delivers high-pressure components and accessories for the air-conditioning and refrigeration markets. A significant offering includes coaxial heat exchangers and twisted tubes, which are utilized in diverse applications such as HVAC, geothermal, refrigeration, swimming pool heat pumps, marine, ice machines, commercial boilers, and heat reclamation. This segment also supplies insulated flexible duct systems for HVAC, along with brazed manifolds, headers, and distributor assemblies.

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Latest news

Mueller Industries: Even Strong Growth Doesn't Justify Great Upside

Mueller Industries, Inc. has delivered strong growth via acquisitions and price increases, but current valuation limits market-beating upside. MLI's management targets significant operating income growth to $1.5B by 2030, leveraging organic expansion, vertical integration, and $1.41B net cash. Despite robust financials and sector tailwinds, MLI's projected annualized returns (5.7%-8.5%) lag typical S&P 500 averages.

Seeking Alpha

Mueller Industries, Inc. Announces Retirement of Gary S. Gladstein from the Board of Directors Effective December 31, 2026

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that effective December 31, 2026, Gary S. Gladstein, who has served on the Board a combined 30 years, including three years as Chairman and three years as Lead Independent Director, will retire from Board service. On the transition, Greg Christopher, Chairman and CEO, stated, “We are grateful for Gary's commitment to our Company and thank him for his three decades of service. Gary has played an instrument.

Business Wire

Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for Third Quarter

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 17.5 cents per share. The dividend will be payable September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026. Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) is an industrial corporation whose holdings manufacture vital goods for important markets such as air, water, oil and gas distribution; climate comfort; fo.

Business Wire

Mueller Industries Grew Sales 25% With Piping Up 27%. Here's the Backdrop to an Insider Filing

The non-discretionary disposition involved 1,808 shares at $66.57 per share, representing an estimated value of about $120,400 on July 30. The activity resulted in a 2% reduction in the insider's direct equity holdings in the company.

The Motley Fool

Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Earnings

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announces results for the second quarter of 2026. Comparisons are to the second quarter of 2025. Net Sales increased to $1.43 billion versus $1.14 billion. Net Income increased to $249.7 million versus $245.9 million. Operating Income increased to $310.0 million versus $304.2 million. Diluted EPS* increased to $1.13 versus $1.11. Dividends per share* increased to $.175 versus $.125. * Diluted EPS and dividends per share.

Business Wire

Earnings Surprises

Period	Estimate	Actual	Surprise
2026-04-21	1.5	2.16	0.66
2026-02-03	1.67	1.39	-0.28
2025-10-21	1.67	1.88	0.21
2025-07-22	1.65	1.96	0.31
2025-04-22	1.31	1.39	0.08
2025-02-04	1.12	1.21	0.09
2024-10-22	1.32	1.48	0.16
2024-07-23	1.29	1.41	0.12
2024-04-23	1.05	1.21	0.16
2024-02-06	0.65	1	0.35
2023-10-24	0.51	1.18	0.67
2023-07-25	2.4	1.56	-0.84