Mueller Industries, Inc.

NYSE:MLI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$14.1b

Mueller Industries Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 6/6

Mueller Industries has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 13.5%, while the Machinery industry saw earnings growing at 8.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.8% per year. Mueller Industries's return on equity is 25.5%, and it has net margins of 19.4%.

Key information

13.51%

Earnings growth rate

13.92%

EPS growth rate

Machinery Industry Growth8.77%
Revenue growth rate3.76%
Return on equity25.46%
Net Margin19.37%
Last Earnings Update28 Mar 2026

Recent past performance 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...
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...

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

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Mueller Industries makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:MLI Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
28 Mar 264,3718472530
27 Dec 254,1797652490
27 Sep 254,1407492520
28 Jun 254,0607102490
29 Mar 253,9196242420
28 Dec 243,7696052270
28 Sep 243,5785862130
29 Jun 243,4005502000
30 Mar 243,2995682030
30 Dec 233,4206032070
30 Sep 233,5666232120
01 Jul 233,6916442140
01 Apr 233,9446732050
31 Dec 223,9826582000
24 Sep 224,0616451910
25 Jun 224,0996611870
26 Mar 223,9615641840
25 Dec 213,7694691820
25 Sep 213,4893791790
26 Jun 213,1262511730
27 Mar 212,6131701610
26 Dec 202,3981391580
26 Sep 202,2661311540
27 Jun 202,2561181510
28 Mar 202,4221181600
28 Dec 192,4311011580
28 Sep 192,4461001520
29 Jun 192,483911550
30 Mar 192,480961530
29 Dec 182,5081041460
29 Sep 182,472831450
30 Jun 182,377851390
31 Mar 182,328801380
30 Dec 172,266861400
30 Sep 172,215971390
01 Jul 172,1711011390
01 Apr 172,1011011370
31 Dec 162,0561001370
01 Oct 162,055971340
02 Jul 162,084891330
02 Apr 162,096951310
26 Dec 152,100881280
26 Sep 152,165911280
27 Jun 152,233971300

Quality Earnings: MLI has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: MLI's current net profit margins (19.4%) are higher than last year (15.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MLI's earnings have grown by 13.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: MLI's earnings growth over the past year (35.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (13.5% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: MLI earnings growth over the past year (35.8%) exceeded the Machinery industry 2.1%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: MLI's Return on Equity (25.5%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/29 17:53
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/28
Annual Earnings2025/12/27

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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