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Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI)
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Mueller Industries (MLI) Price & Analysis

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MLI Stock Chart & Stats

$110.38
-$0.13(-0.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$110.38
-$0.13(-0.16%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
High ProfitabilitySustained high net margin and elevated ROE indicate durable operating efficiency and strong returns on capital. That profitability supports reinvestment, resilient earnings through cycles, and funds capital returns, underpinning long-term shareholder value even if growth moderates.
Conservative Balance SheetExceptionally low leverage gives the company strong financial flexibility to absorb cyclical downturns, finance working capital, pursue M&A or opportunistic investments, and sustain dividends without relying on external funding, a durable advantage in capital-intensive manufacturing.
Robust Free Cash FlowHigh absolute free cash generation and strong conversion of earnings to cash provide a lasting buffer to fund dividends, capital expenditures and strategic initiatives. Reliable FCF underpins capital returns and reduces reliance on external financing over multiple cycles.
Bears Say
Margin PressureRecent declines in gross and operating margins signal deterioration in pricing power or higher input costs. Persistent margin compression would reduce cash flow and ROE, limiting reinvestment and dividend room, and could structurally weaken competitive positioning if not reversed.
Weakened Cash ConversionA material drop in cash conversion and a year-over-year FCF decline indicate rising working-capital needs or one-off pressures. If this trend persists, internal funding for capex, dividends or acquisitions could be constrained, increasing sensitivity to revenue swings and execution risk.
Commodity & End-market CyclicalityStructural exposure to construction/HVAC cycles and volatile copper/brass input costs creates ongoing demand and margin variability. Even with strong balance sheet, cyclicality and commodity swings can produce multi-quarter revenue and profit volatility that pressures planning and returns.

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MLI FAQ

What was Mueller Industries, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mueller Industries, Inc. lowest stock price was $72.16 and its highest was $141.51 in the past 12 months.
    What is Mueller Industries, Inc.’s market cap?
    Mueller Industries, Inc.’s market cap is $14.75B.
      When is Mueller Industries, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Mueller Industries, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 61 days.
        How were Mueller Industries, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        Mueller Industries, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported $2.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.495 by $0.665.
          Is Mueller Industries, Inc. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Mueller Industries, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Mueller Industries, Inc. pay dividends?
            Mueller Industries, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.85%. See more information on Mueller Industries, Inc. dividends here
              What is Mueller Industries, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
              Mueller Industries, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.18.
                How many shares outstanding does Mueller Industries, Inc. have?
                Mueller Industries, Inc. has 110,570,610 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Mueller Industries, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Mueller Industries, Inc. reported an EPS of $2.16 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.495. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.431%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mueller Industries, Inc.?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MLI
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      Mueller Industries, Inc.

                      Mueller Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, the Middle East, China, 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; PEX plumbing and radiant systems; and plumbing-related fittings and plastic injection tooling. It also resells steel pipes, brass and plastic plumbing valves, malleable iron fittings and faucets, and plumbing specialties; and supplies water tubes. This segment sells its products to wholesalers in the plumbing and refrigeration markets, distributors to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, building material retailers, and air-conditioning original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Industrial Metals segment manufactures brass, bronze, and copper alloy rods; plumbing brass, valves, and fittings; cold-form aluminum and copper products; machining of aluminum, steel, brass, and cast iron impacts and castings; brass and aluminum forgings; brass, aluminum, and stainless-steel valves; fluid control solutions; and gas train assembles to OEMs in the industrial, construction, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration markets. The Climate segment offers valves, protection devices, and brass fittings for various OEMs in the commercial HVAC and refrigeration markets; high-pressure components and accessories for the air-conditioning and refrigeration markets; coaxial heat exchangers and twisted tubes for the HVAC, geothermal, refrigeration, swimming pool heat pump, marine, ice machine, commercial boiler, and heat reclamation markets; insulated HVAC flexible duct systems; and brazed manifolds, headers, and distributor assemblies. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee.

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