Mueller Industries (MLI)
NYSEIndustrialsManufacturing - Metal FabricationSnapshot 2026-11-04
$55.20-0.63%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NYSEIndustrialsManufacturing - Metal FabricationSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · MLI
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within industrials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-04.
The screen ranks MLI against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated strong grew net income 68% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6978).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
These include investments in our North American manufacturing operations to reduce costs and reshore production to support shifting demand, along with initiatives to increase our product offerings an…
Stated in 2 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “These include investments in our North American manufacturing operations to reduce costs and reshore production to support shifting demand, along with initiatives to increase our product offerings and expand distribution capabilities across multiple business 1 segments.” “Nonetheless, we have accelerated plans to increase our manufacturing 1 capabilities in the U.S., onshore some of our own manufacturing and otherwise enhance our ability to respond to growing calls for domestically produced products.”” Revenue was $1.419 billion in 2026-Q3.
“These include investments in our North American manufacturing operations to reduce costs and reshore production to support shifting demand, along with initiatives to increase our product offerings an…”
“Nonetheless, we have accelerated plans to increase our manufacturing 1 capabilities in the U.S., onshore some of our own manufacturing and otherwise enhance our ability to respond to growing calls fo…”
During the quarter, we completed two acquisitions in our core metals businesses, Bison Metals Technologies on March 30, 2026, and Chicago Extruded Metals on June 12, 2026.
Stated in 2 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “During the quarter, we completed two acquisitions in our core metals businesses, Bison Metals Technologies on March 30, 2026, and Chicago Extruded Metals on June 12, 2026.” “We have a strong balance sheet, no debt and the necessary capital not only to support these priorities, but also to pursue strategic acquisition opportunities when they arise.”” Revenue was $1.428 billion in 2026-Q2.
In addition, our continued strong cash generation supported components of our overall capital allocation strategy, including the stock buyback and a 40 percent increase in our quarterly dividend, our…
Stated in 2 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “In addition, our continued strong cash generation supported components of our overall capital allocation strategy, including the stock buyback and a 40 percent increase in our quarterly dividend, our sixth consecutive annual double-digit increase.” “We have a strong balance sheet, no debt and the necessary capital not only to support these priorities, but also to pursue strategic acquisition opportunities when they arise.””
Regarding the results, Greg Christopher, Mueller’s CEO said, “Solid operational execution, including effective raw material and price management and prudent cost controls, along with our diverse end…
Stated in 2 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Regarding the results, Greg Christopher, Mueller’s CEO said, “Solid operational execution, including effective raw material and price management and prudent cost controls, along with our diverse end market portfolio, all contributed to the best first quarter earnings in our Company’s history.” “This past year, we completed several operational improvement initiatives that will deliver financial benefits in 2026.” Operating income was $312.228 million in 2026-Q1.
Continue investing in and improving business platforms, including expanding product offerings and distribution capabilities.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.83x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=6652).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
12 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=8936).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.
“During the quarter, we completed two acquisitions in our core metals businesses — Bison Metals Technologies on March 30, 2026, and Chicago Extruded Metals on June 12, 2026.”
“We have a strong balance sheet, no debt and the necessary capital not only to support these priorities, but also to pursue strategic acquisition opportunities when they arise.””
“In addition, our continued strong cash generation supported components of our overall capital allocation strategy, including the stock buyback and a 40 percent increase in our quarterly dividend, our…”
“We have a strong balance sheet, no debt and the necessary capital not only to support these priorities, but also to pursue strategic acquisition opportunities when they arise.””
“Regarding the results, Greg Christopher, Mueller’s CEO said, “Solid operational execution, including effective raw material and price management and prudent cost controls, along with our diverse end…”
“This past year, we completed several operational improvement initiatives that will deliver financial benefits in 2026.”