Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, MLI is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Mueller Industries Inc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $13.60B.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for MLI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How MLI ranks among 5379 stocks
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Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Rolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | MLI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13.60B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 16.00x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 3.83x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% | – |
| EPS | $3.83 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $16.04 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $21.07 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.01 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | MLI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 24.0% | – |
| ROA | 20.0% | – |
| ROIC | 29.2% | – |
| Gross Margin | 28.8% | – |
| Operating Margin | 23.0% | – |
| Net Margin | 18.2% | – |
| EBT Margin | 28.7% | – |
| Tax Rate | 20.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | MLI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.78x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 3.76x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 0.19x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 1.20x | – |
| Working Capital | $2.25B | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | MLI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $743M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $666M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$77M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 10.0% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 12.9% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 14.3% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.6% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | MLI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.09x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.1x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.5x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 8.4x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 60 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 67 days | – |
| Payables Period | 33 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 94 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | MLI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.66B | – |
| Operating Income | $1.07B | – |
| Net Income | $850M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $253M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.32B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | MLI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.59 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 15.4% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 221M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.85B | 66.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.39B | 32.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $762M | 17.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $608M | 14.3% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $683M | 16.0% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $300M | 7.0% of assets |
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Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Mueller Industries Inc (Rolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals): 4 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, MLI is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Mueller Industries Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for MLI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Mueller Industries Inc forecasts updated?
Mueller Industries Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Mueller Industries Inc's industry peers?
4 issuers in our coverage, MLI included, share the SEC industry code Rolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals. The largest are: Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM), Quanex Building Products Corp (NX), Tredegar Corp (TG).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.