Mueller IndustriesNYSE: MLI

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular cash dividend on its common stock of 20 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on December 20, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 6, 2024. Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) is an industrial corporation whose holdings manufacture vital goods for important markets such as air, water, oil and gas distribution; climate comfort; food preservatio.

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announces results for the third quarter of 2024. Comparisons are to the third quarter of 2023. Net Sales of $997.8 million versus $819.8 million Operating Income of $206.7 million versus $181.0 million Earnings Before Taxes of $217.8 million versus $189.0 million Net Income of $168.7 million versus $132.7 million Diluted EPS of $1.48 versus $1.171 Third Quarter Financial and Operating Highlights: COMEX copper averaged $4.

Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a big-time player in copper, making its shares rise.

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.

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COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Nehring Electrical Works Company and certain of its affiliated companies (collectively, “Nehring”). Founded in 1912 and headquartered in DeKalb, Illinois, Nehring produces high-quality wire and cable solutions for the utility, telecommunication, electrical distribution, and OEM markets. The acquisition of Nehring provides a substantial platform for long-term growth.

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