Mueller Industries increased its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.35 per share, a 40% rise from the $0.25 paid in the prior quarter. The new dividend will be payable on March 27 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 13 2026.
The dividend hike follows a strong financial performance in the most recent quarter. Q4 2025 diluted earnings per share reached $1.38, up 14% from $1.21 in Q4 2024, while full‑year 2025 net income climbed 26.5% to $765.2 million, and diluted EPS rose 29.2% to $6.86 from $5.31. The company’s cash and short‑term investments totaled $1.39 billion at year‑end 2025, and it remains debt‑free, giving it ample liquidity to support shareholder returns.
Mueller’s board cited robust cash flow and a commitment to returning value to investors as the primary drivers of the dividend increase. The company has maintained a consistent track record of dividend growth for six consecutive years and has an ongoing share‑repurchase program authorized to buy back up to 40 million shares through July 2026. Recent acquisitions of Nehring Electrical Works and Elkhart Products in 2024 have expanded the company’s footprint in key end markets such as building construction, industrial manufacturing, transportation, medical, electrical, and aerospace.
Management highlighted the company’s strong execution and growth platform. CEO Greg Christopher noted that, "Excluding the recovery reported thus far on our tornado‑related insurance claim, we delivered a record quarter. Tremendous credit goes to our manufacturing operations and commercial teams for their outstanding execution and focus amidst complex market conditions." He added that the firm’s growth strategy focuses on water infrastructure, HVAC/R, and electrical transmission, sectors that continue to drive demand for Mueller’s piping systems, industrial metals, and climate solutions.
The dividend increase reinforces Mueller’s reputation as a dependable income payer in the industrial sector. With a dividend yield of roughly 0.84% to 1.2% as of February 2026, the hike is expected to attract income‑focused investors seeking stable, growing payouts in a cyclical market.
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