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Mueller Industries, Inc.NYSE:MLI Stock Report

Market Cap US$14.6b
Share Price
US$134.08
US$149.5
10.3% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y73.2%
7D-3.9%
Portfolio Value
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Mueller Industries, Inc.

NYSE:MLI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$14.6b

Mueller Industries (MLI) Stock Overview

Manufactures and sells copper, brass, and aluminum products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Asia and the Middle East, and Mexico. More details

MLI fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance6/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends4/6

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Mueller Industries, Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Mueller Industries
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$134.08
52 Week HighUS$141.51
52 Week LowUS$72.16
Beta1.14
1 Month Change10.90%
3 Month Change12.58%
1 Year Change73.21%
3 Year Change257.88%
5 Year Change482.45%
Change since IPO4,977.59%

Recent News & Updates

Analysis Article May 05

Mueller Industries' (NYSE:MLI) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Mueller Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:MLI ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...

Recent updates

Analysis Article May 05

Mueller Industries' (NYSE:MLI) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Mueller Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:MLI ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...
Seeking Alpha Feb 13

Mueller Industries: Strong Full-Year Results Overshadowed By Q4 Margin Pressure

Summary Mueller is rated Hold as shares trade near fair value, with a DCF-derived target of $113–118 and limited upside. Q4 revenue exceeded expectations, but EPS missed due to copper price volatility and hedge losses, causing a sharp market correction. MLI's strong 2025 performance—double-digit revenue and EPS growth—was overshadowed by Q4 margin compression and market disappointment. Minimal leverage enables robust buybacks and dividends; I recommend waiting for a deeper correction or Q1 clarity before adding exposure. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 16

We Like Mueller Industries' (NYSE:MLI) Returns And Here's How They're Trending

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Nov 25

Do Mueller Industries' (NYSE:MLI) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article Oct 12

Estimating The Fair Value Of Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MLI)

Key Insights Mueller Industries' estimated fair value is US$104 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Mueller...
Analysis Article Sep 27

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Mueller Industries, Inc.'s (NYSE:MLI) Earnings Yet

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.8x Mueller Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:MLI ) may be sending bullish signals...
Analysis Article Aug 26

What Is Mueller Industries, Inc.'s (NYSE:MLI) Share Price Doing?

Mueller Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:MLI ) saw a significant share price rise of 30% in the past couple of months on the...
Analysis Article Aug 01

Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Mueller Industries' (NYSE:MLI) Earnings

Mueller Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:MLI ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...
Analysis Article Jun 23

Under The Bonnet, Mueller Industries' (NYSE:MLI) Returns Look Impressive

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Seeking Alpha Mar 15

Mueller Industries: A Valuable Lesson

Summary I initially underestimated Mueller Industries, rating it a 'hold' in 2022, but the stock surged 172.7% compared to the S&P 500's 52%. Despite recent revenue declines and mixed financial performance, Mueller Industries remains fairly valued, with significant cash reserves and strategic acquisitions boosting its potential. Market uncertainties, especially in construction spending and interest rates, justify maintaining a 'hold' rating for MLI at this time. Long-term, I believe in Mueller Industries' growth initiatives, but current market conditions and valuation do not warrant a 'buy' rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 29

Mueller Industries Earnings Preview: Outstanding Performance, Muddied By Uncertainty

Summary Mueller Industries, Inc. is expected to report Q4 and full-year 2024 results with $1.12 EPS and $893M in revenues, reflecting a 22% y/y growth. Analysts often underestimate MLI's potential; the company has consistently beaten EPS estimates, suggesting a likelihood of positive surprises. Concerns include potential margin declines, election-related uncertainties, and the impact of domestic manufacturing policies on costs and international growth. Due to economic uncertainties, I am downgrading MLI stock to a hold and will reassess the position in a few quarters. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 27

Mueller Industries: A Wonderful Company At A Fair Price

Summary Mueller Industries has delivered over 487% TSR in five years, significantly outperforming the SPY, and remains attractively valued with strong profitability and returns. Revenues grew from $2.43B in 2019 to $3.4B TTM, with NOPAT compounding at 32% annually, boosting ROIC from 8.9% to 25%. Management has created $1.77B in shareholder value since 2019, but recent declines in NOPAT margins and FCF warrant close monitoring. Despite operational cooling, Mueller Industries' economic book value per share has risen to $52.95, making it attractively priced with a PEBV of 1.36. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha May 30

The Transformation Continues For Mueller Industries

Summary Mueller Industries' margins have remained strong despite declining copper prices, indicating a fundamental change in their business model. The company has announced a significant acquisition, signaling a shift in their strategy towards horizontal acquisitions. The acquisition of Nehring Electrical Works Company could potentially boost Mueller Industries' EBITDA and EPS. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Shareholder Returns

MLIUS MachineryUS Market
7D-3.9%-2.6%-0.3%
1Y73.2%40.4%26.7%

Return vs Industry: MLI exceeded the US Machinery industry which returned 34.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: MLI exceeded the US Market which returned 23.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is MLI's price volatile compared to industry and market?
MLI volatility
MLI Average Weekly Movement5.0%
Machinery Industry Average Movement6.7%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.2%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: MLI has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: MLI's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19174,832Greg Christopherwww.muellerindustries.com

Mueller Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells copper, brass, and aluminum products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Asia and the Middle East, and Mexico. It operates through three segments: Piping Systems, Industrial Metals, and Climate. The Piping Systems segment offers copper tubes, fittings, line sets, and pipe nipples; resells steel pipe, brass and plastic plumbing valves, malleable iron fittings, faucets, and plumbing specialties.

Mueller Industries, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Mueller Industries's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
MLI fundamental statistics
Market capUS$14.58b
Earnings (TTM)US$846.78m
Revenue (TTM)US$4.37b
17.5x
P/E Ratio
3.4x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
MLI income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$4.37b
Cost of RevenueUS$3.07b
Gross ProfitUS$1.30b
Other ExpensesUS$452.15m
EarningsUS$846.78m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 28, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)7.66
Gross Margin29.71%
Net Profit Margin19.37%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did MLI perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.0%
Current Dividend Yield
14%
Payout Ratio

Does MLI pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy MLI by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Mueller Industries dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJun 05 2026
Dividend Pay DateJun 19 2026
Days until Ex dividend15 days
Days until Dividend pay date29 days

Does MLI pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/20 01:19
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/20 00:00
Earnings2026/03/28
Annual Earnings2025/12/27

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Mueller Industries, Inc. is covered by 3 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Sergey GlinyanovFreedom Broker
Ryan ConnorsNorthcoast Research
Deane DrayRBC Capital Markets