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Mueller Industries, Inc. has delivered strong growth via acquisitions and price increases, but current valuation limits market-beating upside. MLI's management targets significant operating income growth to $1.5B by 2030, leveraging organic expansion, vertical integration, and $1.41B net cash. Despite robust financials and sector tailwinds, MLI's projected annualized returns (5.7%-8.5%) lag typical S&P 500 averages.
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that effective December 31, 2026, Gary S. Gladstein, who has served on the Board a combined 30 years, including three years as Chairman and three years as Lead Independent Director, will retire from Board service. On the transition, Greg Christopher, Chairman and CEO, stated, “We are grateful for Gary's commitment to our Company and thank him for his three decades of service. Gary has played an instrument.
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 17.5 cents per share. The dividend will be payable September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026. 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; fo.
The non-discretionary disposition involved 1,808 shares at $66.57 per share, representing an estimated value of about $120,400 on July 30. The activity resulted in a 2% reduction in the insider's direct equity holdings in the company.
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announces results for the second quarter of 2026. Comparisons are to the second quarter of 2025. Net Sales increased to $1.43 billion versus $1.14 billion. Net Income increased to $249.7 million versus $245.9 million. Operating Income increased to $310.0 million versus $304.2 million. Diluted EPS* increased to $1.13 versus $1.11. Dividends per share* increased to $.175 versus $.125. * Diluted EPS and dividends per share.
I define dividend growth stocks as those with dividend increases of 5 or more consecutive years. In this monthly series, I rank a selection of dividend growth stocks and present the top 10 stocks for consideration. This month, I'm presenting the top 10 dividend growth stocks with a 5-year yield-on-cost of 2.5% or higher and a consensus upside of at least 5%.
Cash flow is an essential component for many successful companies, allowing firms to fund new growth via acquisitions or increased production while also reducing the need to rely on debt and providing financial stability. Still, investors may be inclined to overlook cash flow in favor of other key metrics—in doing so, however, they risk missing out on excellent opportunities to buy into companies with the flexibility and stability to expand their operations.
I track a curated universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune entry points based on valuation and future return potential. Year-to-date through June, the investable universe returned 8.69%, trailing SPY (10.10%) and SCHD (17.50%), but several individual stocks outperformed significantly. Currently, 39 out of 50 stocks offer a forward return estimate of at least 10%, with 22 appearing potentially undervalued by my free cash flow model.