AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Mueller Industries (MLI)

Mueller Industries Q2 sales rise to $997.7 million, but EPS falls to $1.41

Mixed Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

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.

Key points

  • 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.

The filing

CompanyMueller Industries (MLI)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 23, 2024, 12:15 PM ET
Accession number0000089439-24-000042

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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