Every material Form 8-K Mueller Industries has filed with the SEC since April 23, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Mueller Industries reported third quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended September 26, 2026. Net sales rose to $1.42 billion from $1.08 billion, net income attributable to the company rose to $221.2 million from $208.1 million, and diluted EPS rose to $1.00 from $0.94, adjusted for the two-for-one stock split effective June 30, 2026. The filing gives no guidance, and the higher earnings, larger dividend and share repurchases are the main points for shareholders.
Net sales were $1.42 billion versus $1.08 billion, and operating income was $281.6 million versus $276.1 million.
Diluted EPS was $1.00 versus $0.94, adjusted for the two-for-one stock split that took effect June 30, 2026.
Dividends per share rose to $.175 from $.125, and the company bought 3.2 million shares for $201.9 million during the quarter.
Results include $9.4 million in charges related to purchase accounting for recent acquisitions.
Mueller Industries declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 17.5 cents per share, payable September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026. The company also said director Gary S. Gladstein will retire from its Board effective December 31, 2026, after a combined 30 years of service, including three years as Chairman and three years as Lead Independent Director.
Regular quarterly cash dividend of 17.5 cents per share declared, announced August 6, 2026
Dividend payable September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026
Gary S. Gladstein, who served on the Board from 1990 to 1994 and from 2000, retires effective December 31, 2026
Gladstein was Chairman of the Board from 2013 to 2015 and Lead Independent Director from 2016 to 2018
Mueller Industries reported second quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended June 27, 2026, with net sales up to $1.43 billion from $1.14 billion a year earlier and net income attributable to the company up to $249.7 million from $245.9 million. Diluted EPS rose to $1.13 from $1.11, adjusted for the two-for-one stock split effective June 30, 2026, and the company did not provide new guidance in the release.
Net sales rose to $1.43 billion from $1.14 billion in the prior-year quarter.
Operating income rose to $310.0 million from $304.2 million; the prior-year quarter included a $36.3 million insurance gain.
Diluted EPS was $1.13 versus $1.11, and dividends per share increased to $.175 from $.125, both adjusted for the stock split.
The company spent $138.3 million to acquire Bison Metals Technologies LLC and completed the Chicago Extruded Metals acquisition on June 12, 2026.
Mueller Industries reported first quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended March 28, 2026. Net sales rose to $1.19 billion from $1.00 billion, and diluted earnings per share rose to $2.16 from $1.39, which helps explain the higher profit for shareholders. Operating income includes a $41.4 million gain on the sale of its Sherwood Valve business.
Net sales $1.19 billion vs $1.00 billion; operating income $312.2 million vs $206.3 million.
Operating income includes a $41.4 million gain on the sale of the Sherwood Valve business.
Cash balance of $1.38 billion with no debt; $75.0 million used to repurchase 650,000 shares.
Quarterly dividend per share raised to $0.35 from $0.25; Bison Metals Technologies acquisition completed March 30, 2026.
On March 27, 2026, Mueller Industries entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. that replaces its prior credit agreement dated March 31, 2021. The new unsecured $100 million revolving facility matures March 27, 2031, and may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. The filing states that the company's obligations are guaranteed by certain domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and that borrowings require compliance with minimum financial ratios and customary covenants.
$100 million unsecured revolving credit facility maturing March 27, 2031
Replaces the prior credit agreement dated March 31, 2021, with Bank of America as administrative agent
Sublimits of $50 million for letters of credit, $35 million for certain foreign currency loans, and $25 million for swing line loans
Loans priced at 112.5 to 162.5 basis points over the Benchmark Rate, with a commitment fee of 15.0 to 30.0 basis points
Mueller Industries reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $153.7 million, up 11.6%, and diluted EPS of $1.38, up 14.0%, on net sales of $962.4 million, up 4.2%. For full year 2025, net income reached $765.2 million, up 26.5%, and the CEO said this was the highest annual operating and net income in the company's history.
Q4 2025 net sales $962.4 million vs. $923.5 million; operating income $172.0 million, up 1.0%.
Q4 gross margin was hit by an $18.2 million unrealized loss on open hedge contracts as copper prices rose.
Full year 2025 diluted EPS was $6.86 vs. $5.31 in 2024, up 29.2%.
Year-end cash and short-term investments totaled $1.39 billion, and the company reported no debt.
Mueller Industries reported third-quarter 2025 results for the quarter ended September 27, 2025. Net income attributable to the company rose to $208.1 million from $168.7 million a year earlier, net sales rose to $1.08 billion from $997.8 million, and diluted EPS was $1.88 versus $1.48. Management said softer residential construction and imported products ahead of tariffs pressured unit volumes, and that it has accelerated plans to expand U.S. manufacturing.
Operating income was $276.1 million versus $206.7 million; net sales increase was attributed mainly to higher selling prices tied to rising raw material costs.
Earnings included an $11.9 million gain on asset sales and a $4.9 million insurance claim gain, offset by a $4.8 million multiemployer pension withdrawal expense and $2.0 million of impairment charges.
Cash balance was $1.3 billion at quarter end, the company reports no debt, and net cash from operations was $310.1 million.
Mueller Industries reported second quarter 2025 net income of $245.9 million, up from $160.2 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $2.22 versus $1.41. The results include a $36.3 million pre-tax gain from an insurance claim tied to a March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee; excluding that gain, net income was $217.9 million and diluted EPS was $1.96.
Net sales were $1.14 billion versus $997.7 million, driven by the two businesses acquired in 2024 and higher selling prices tied to raw material costs.
Diluted EPS was $2.22 versus $1.41; excluding the insurance gain, it was $1.96.
Net cash generated from operations was $190.6 million, and cash net of debt was $1.0 billion at quarter end.
The insurance claim is not fully settled, and the company expects additional recoveries to be recorded in the future.
Mueller Industries said Chief Manufacturing Officer Steffen Sigloch will step down from that role effective August 1, 2025, and continue with the company as Strategic Advisor for Industry Relations. He will advise the company and work on projects using expertise he gained before and during his tenure.
Steffen Sigloch transitions from Chief Manufacturing Officer effective August 1, 2025
He will continue as Strategic Advisor for Industry Relations
The filing does not name a successor or describe compensation changes
Filing dated June 10, 2025, signed by Vice President and Corporate Controller Anthony J. Steinriede
Mueller Industries reported first quarter 2025 results for the quarter ended March 29, 2025. Net sales rose to $1.0 billion from $849.7 million, net income attributable to the company rose to $157.4 million from $138.4 million, and diluted EPS was $1.39 versus $1.21 a year earlier. The CEO said tariff and trade policies present new challenges, and the company is taking price actions where required.
Net sales of $1.0 billion vs $849.7 million, aided by two recently acquired businesses and higher selling prices
Net income of $157.4 million vs $138.4 million; diluted EPS of $1.39 vs $1.21
Repurchased just over 3 million shares for $243.6 million; cash balance was $830.1 million at quarter end
Dividends per share were $0.25 vs $0.20 in the prior-year quarter
Mueller Industries reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on February 4, 2025. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 26.1% to $923.5 million, and diluted EPS rose to $1.21 from $1.05, which the company attributed to acquisitions, higher unit volume and higher selling prices. Full-year diluted EPS was $5.31, compared with $5.30 in 2023, so annual profit was roughly flat for shareholders.
Q4 2024 net sales were $923.5 million, up 26.1% from $732.4 million, with the company citing acquisitions and COMEX copper averaging $4.22 per pound, 13% higher than a year earlier.
Q4 2024 diluted EPS was $1.21 versus $1.05, up 15.2%, and operating income was $170.3 million, up 26.0%.
Full-year 2024 diluted EPS was $5.31 versus $5.30, and full-year net sales were $3.8 billion, up 10.2%.
Year-end cash and short-term investments totaled $1.06 billion, and Q4 included $10.7 million of non-cash purchase accounting expense.
Mueller Industries reported third quarter 2024 results for the quarter ended September 28, 2024, with net sales, net income and diluted EPS all higher than a year earlier. The company attributed the sales increase mainly to $102.4 million of sales from recently acquired businesses and higher copper prices, which matters to shareholders because profit rose on both measures.
Net sales were $997.8 million, up from $819.8 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries was $168.7 million, up from $132.7 million; diluted EPS was $1.48 versus $1.17.
COMEX copper averaged $4.23 per pound, 12.0% higher than in the third quarter of 2023.
Cash and short-term investments were $969.6 million at quarter end, and net cash from operations was $231.4 million.
Mueller Industries reported second quarter 2024 results with net sales of $997.7 million, up from $897.0 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS fell to $1.41 from $1.56, because the prior-year quarter included a $19.5 million insurance settlement gain and net income declined to $160.2 million from $177.7 million.
Net sales were $997.7 million versus $897.0 million in the second quarter of 2023.
Net income was $160.2 million versus $177.7 million, and diluted EPS was $1.41 versus $1.56.
Operating income was $210.0 million versus $210.7 million, and the company said adjusted operating income rose 9.8% over the prior year period.
Cash was $825.7 million at quarter end, after $566.6 million was spent on acquisitions and $15.1 million on stock repurchases during the quarter.
At its May 9, 2024 annual meeting, Mueller Industries stockholders approved the 2024 Incentive Plan, which authorizes up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock for equity-based awards, subject to adjustment. All eight director nominees were elected, and the company also disclosed a regular quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share payable June 21, 2024.
2024 Incentive Plan approved: 96,271,955 for, 4,431,697 against, 115,937 abstain, 5,321,927 broker non-votes
Plan authorizes up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock for equity-based awards
Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable June 21, 2024 to holders of record June 7, 2024
Ernst & Young LLP approved as independent auditors for fiscal year ending December 28, 2024 (103,777,329 for)
Mueller Industries reported first quarter 2024 net income of $138.4 million, down from $173.2 million a year earlier, and net sales of $849.7 million, down from $971.2 million. The company attributed the sales decline to lower demand for products mainly used in residential building and to lower copper prices, and its diluted earnings per share fell to $1.21 from $1.54.
Net sales were $849.7 million versus $971.2 million in the first quarter of 2023.
Diluted EPS was $1.21 versus $1.54, adjusted for the two-for-one stock split effective October 20, 2023.
The company recorded a $10.3 million loss on its investment in Tecumseh Products Company, largely driven by restructuring charges in its international operations.
Cash balance was $1.36 billion at quarter end, and the company repurchased $27.9 million of common stock during the quarter.
Mueller Industries agreed on April 19, 2024 to acquire all outstanding equity of Nehring Electrical Works Company and affiliated entities, a wire and cable maker with about $400 million in 2023 annual net sales. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory approval, and will be funded with cash on hand, with management saying it is expected to be accretive to 2024 results.
Cash consideration of approximately $575 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, plus an additional $25 million earn out
Nehring's annual net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 were approximately $400 million
Agreement signed April 19, 2024; expected to close during the second quarter of 2024 subject to regulatory approval and customary conditions
Funded with cash on hand; Mueller says it will retain significant cash reserves after the transaction
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