Mueller Industries, Inc.

NYSE:MLI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$14.7b

Mueller Industries Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

Mueller Industries' CEO is Greg Christopher, appointed in Oct 2008, has a tenure of 17.58 years. total yearly compensation is $27.56M, comprised of 6% salary and 94% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.99% of the company’s shares, worth $146.12M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 9.8 years and 14.3 years respectively.

Key information

Greg Christopher

Chief executive officer

US$27.6m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage5.99%
CEO tenure17.6yrs
CEO ownership1.0%
Management average tenure9.8yrs
Board average tenure14.3yrs

Recent management updates

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

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Greg Christopher's remuneration changed compared to Mueller Industries's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 28 2026n/an/a

US$847m

Dec 27 2025US$28mUS$2m

US$765m

Sep 27 2025n/an/a

US$749m

Jun 28 2025n/an/a

US$710m

Mar 29 2025n/an/a

US$624m

Dec 28 2024US$23mUS$1m

US$605m

Sep 28 2024n/an/a

US$586m

Jun 29 2024n/an/a

US$550m

Mar 30 2024n/an/a

US$568m

Dec 30 2023n/an/a

US$603m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$623m

Jul 01 2023n/an/a

US$644m

Apr 01 2023n/an/a

US$673m

Dec 31 2022US$35mUS$1m

US$658m

Sep 24 2022n/an/a

US$645m

Jun 25 2022n/an/a

US$661m

Mar 26 2022n/an/a

US$564m

Dec 25 2021US$11mUS$1m

US$469m

Sep 25 2021n/an/a

US$379m

Jun 26 2021n/an/a

US$251m

Mar 27 2021n/an/a

US$170m

Dec 26 2020US$7mUS$1m

US$139m

Sep 26 2020n/an/a

US$131m

Jun 27 2020n/an/a

US$118m

Mar 28 2020n/an/a

US$118m

Dec 28 2019US$8mUS$1m

US$101m

Compensation vs Market: Greg's total compensation ($USD27.56M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.79M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Greg's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.


CEO

Greg Christopher (63 yo)

17.6yrs
Tenure
US$27,562,773
Compensation

Mr. Gregory L. Christopher, also known as Greg, has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mueller Industries Inc. since January 1, 2016 and October 30, 2008 respectively. Mr. Christopher served...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Gregory Christopher
Chairman of the Board & CEO17.6yrsUS$27.56m0.99%
$ 146.1m
Jeffrey Martin
Executive VP13.6yrsUS$6.55m0.28%
$ 40.7m
Christopher Miritello
Executive VP9.3yrsUS$2.94m0.12%
$ 17.5m
Brian Barksdale
Vice President of Marketing12.5yrsno datano data
Daniel Corbin
Senior Vice President of Manufacturing9yrsno datano data
Gary Westermeyer
President & GM of Westermeyer Industries9yrsUS$992.64kno data
Nadiem Umar
President of International Division10.3yrsno datano data
Christopher Mitchell
President of Brass & Aluminum6.3yrsno datano data
Anthony Steinriede
VP & Corporate Controller11.1yrsno datano data
Devin Malone
President of Mueller Streamline Co.7.3yrsno datano data
9.8yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: MLI's management team is seasoned and experienced (9.8 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Gregory Christopher
Chairman of the Board & CEO15.6yrsUS$27.56m0.99%
$ 146.1m
Gary Gladstein
Independent Director25.8yrsUS$266.03k0.29%
$ 43.0m
Harvey Karp
Chairman Emeritus14.3yrsUS$6.09mno data
Terry Hermanson
Lead Independent Director23.3yrsUS$273.03k0.080%
$ 11.7m
Scott Goldman
Independent Director18.3yrsUS$276.03k0.039%
$ 5.7m
John Hansen
Independent Director11.8yrsUS$303.03k0.097%
$ 14.3m
William Drummond
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$278.03k0.017%
$ 2.5m
Charles Herzog
Independent Director8.8yrsUS$281.03k0.034%
$ 5.0m
Elizabeth Donovan
Independent Director7.3yrsUS$279.03k0.029%
$ 4.3m
14.3yrs
Average Tenure
73yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: MLI's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 14.3 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/26 17:16
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/22 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

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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