MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC
For the period ended Mar 28, 2026. Filed Apr 22, 2026.
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Mar 28, 2026 · Filed Apr 22, 2026
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-27; filed 2025-10-22.
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Item 2. – Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-28; filed 2026-04-22.
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Item 2. – Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
The following table compares summary operating results for the first quarters of 2026 and 2025:
Current report
Cost of goods sold increased in the first quarter of 2026 prim arily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 30.0 percent compared with 27.2 percent in the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization was consistent with the first quarter of 2025. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased in the first quarter of 2026 primarily as a result of (i) higher employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $6.8 million and (ii) higher legal and professional fees of $3.5 million. These increases were partially offset by (i) lower product-related costs of $4.7 million, (ii) lower taxes and insurance of $0.5 million, (iii) the absence of $0.5 million of expenses associated with Sherwood, and (iv) higher foreign currency transaction gains of $0.4 million. In addition, during the first quarter of 2026, we recognized a gain of $41.4 million on the sale of our Sherwood business as well as fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.7 million. During the first quarter of 2026 we recognized net losses on the disposal of assets of $1.5 million, compared to net gains on the disposal of assets of $14.5 million recognized during the first quarter of 2025.
Current report
$6.8 million and (ii)the effect of foreign tax rates higher than statutory tax rates and other foreign adjustments of $2.1 million. These were partially offset by other adjustments of$1.9 million.
Current report
The increase in cost of goods sold during the first quarter of 2026 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 33.9 percent compared with 28.4 percent in the prior year quarter.
Current report
Depreciation and amortization was consistent with the first quarter of 2025. Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased for the first quarter of 2026 primarily as a result of lower product-related costs of $4.7 million, partially offset by higher employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $2.9 million. In addition, during the first quarter of 2026 the segment recognized fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.7 million and net losses on the disposal of assets of $1.5 million. During the first quarter of 2025 the segment recognized net gains on the disposal of assets of $14.5 million.
Current report
The increase in net sales during the first quarter of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $56.5 million in the segment’s core product lines, primarily brass rod and high-quality wire and cable, and (ii) higher unit sales volume of $21.5 million in the segment’s core product lines. These increases were slightly offset by a decrease in sales of $9.7 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood during the first quarter of 2026.
Current report
The change in cost of goods sold during the first quarter of 2026 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 18.4 percent compared with 17.6 percent in the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization was consistent with the first quarter of 2025. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased during the first quarter of 2026 primarily due to (i) higher legal and professional fees of $0.6 million and (ii) higher employment costs of $0.4 million. These increases were partially offset bythe absence of $0.5 million of expenses associated with Sherwood.
Current report
Net sales for the segment were consistent with the first quarter of 2025.
Current report
The major components of net cash provided by investing activities during the quarter ended March 28, 2026 included proceeds from the sale of the Sherwood business, net of cash sold, of $57.0 million, partially offset by capital expenditures of $17.2 million.
Current report
On March 30, 2026, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bison Metals Technologies LLC for approximately $142.0 million in cash on hand at closing.
Current report
On March 27, 2026, the Company entered into a new credit agreement to replace its prior Credit Agreement that matured on March 31, 2026. The new credit agreement provides for an unsecured $100.0 million revolving credit facility, which matures March 27, 2031.
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Previous report
The following table compares summary operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 and 2024:
Previous report
The increase in net sales during the first nine months of 2025 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $243.0 million in our core product lines, (ii) incremental sales of $197.1 million recorded by Nehring, acquired in fiscal June 2024, (iii) incremental sales of $35.1 million recorded by Elkhart, and (iv) an increase in sales of $34.3 million in our non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $138.6 million in our core product lines.
Previous report
Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024
Previous report
Cost of goods sold increased in the third quarter of 2025 primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 31.5 percent compared with 27.6 percent in the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization increased during the third quarter of 2025 primarily as a result of incremental expenses associated with the acquisitions of Nehring and Elkhart. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased in the third quarter of 2025 primarily as a result of (i) product-related costs of $1.9 million, (ii) incremental expenses of $1.3 million associated with Elkhart, and (iii) higher foreign currency transaction losses of $1.2 million. These increases were partially offset by lower employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $2.4 million. In addition, during the third quarter of 2025 we recognized net gains on the disposal of assets of $11.9 million and a gain of $4.9 million for the excess of insurance proceeds received over the losses incurred related to the March 2023 tornado at our Covington, Tennessee manufacturing operation. We also recognized fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.0 million. During the third quarter of 2024, we recognized a gain of $2.7 million on the sale of a building.
Previous report
YTD 2025 compared to YTD 2024
Previous report
Cost of goods sold increased in the first nine months of 2025 primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 30.0 percent compared with 27.7 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization increased in the first nine months of 2025 as a result of incremental expenses associated with the acquisitions of Nehring and Elkhart. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased in the first nine months of 2025 primarily as a result of (i) product-related costs of $9.6 million, (ii) higher employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $7.0 million, (iii) higher foreign currency transaction losses of $6.4 million, (iv) incremental expenses of $5.8 million associated with the acquisitions of Nehring and Elkhart, (v) higher sales and marketing costs of $1.8 million, and (vi) higher repairs and maintenance of $1.0 million. In addition, during the first nine months of 2025 we recognized net gains on the disposal of assets of $26.7 million and a gain of $41.1 million for the excess of insurance proceeds received over the losses incurred related to the March 2023 tornado at our Covington, Tennessee manufacturing operation. We also recognized fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.0 million. During the first nine months of 2024, we recognized net gains of $4.0 million on the sale of assets.
Previous report
Interest expense was consistent with the first nine months of 2024. Interest income decreased during the first nine months of 2025 primarily as a result of lower interest rates. During the first nine months of 2025, we recognized unrealized gains on short-term investments of $5.9 million. During the first nine months of 2024, we recognized realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments of $0.5 million. During the first nine months of 2025, we recognized a $4.8 million expense related to the complete withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan. Other expense, net, was consistent with the first nine months of 2024.
Previous report
Our effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2025 was 25 percent compared with 25 percent for the same period last year. The items impacting the effective tax rate were primarily related to (i) the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $27.9 million and (ii) other adjustments of $5.0 million.
Previous report
For the first nine months of 2024, the items impacting the effective tax rate were primarily related to (i) the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $18.4 million and (ii) other items of$6.1 million.
Previous report
Net sales during the first nine months of 2025 increased primarily as a result of (i) higher net selling prices in the segment’s core product lines of $217.0 million, (ii) incremental sales of $35.1 million recorded by Elkhart, and (iii) an increase in sales of $13.3 million in the segment’s non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $83.0 million in the segment’s core product lines.
Previous report
The increase in cost of goods sold during the third quarter of 2025 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 34.6 percent compared with 29.7 percent in the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization increased during the third quarter of 2025 as a result of incremental expenses associated with the acquisition of Elkhart. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased for the third quarter of 2025 primarily as a result of (i) product-related costs of $1.9 million, (ii) incremental expenses of $1.3 million associated with Elkhart, and (iii) higher foreign currency transaction losses of $1.1 million. In addition, during the third quarter of 2025 the segment recognized fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.0 million and a gain of $4.9 million for the excess of insurance proceeds received over the losses incurred related to the March 2023 tornado at our Covington, Tennessee manufacturing operation.
Previous report
The increase in cost of goods sold during the first nine months of 2025 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 32.5 percent compared with 28.5 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization increased in the first nine months of 2025 as a result of incremental expenses associated with the acquisition of Elkhart. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased for the first nine months of 2025 primarily as a result of (i) product-related costs of $9.6 million, (ii) higher foreign currency transaction losses of $7.5 million, (iii) higher employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $6.0 million, (iv) incremental expenses of $3.5 million associated with the acquisition of Elkhart, (v) higher sales and marketing expense of $1.8 million, and (vi) higher repairs and maintenance of $1.0 million. In addition, during the first nine months of 2025 the segment recognized net gains on the disposal of assets of $15.8 million and a gain of $41.1 million for the excess of insurance proceeds received over the losses incurred related to the March 2023 tornado at our Covington, Tennessee manufacturing operation. The segment also recognized fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.0 million.
Previous report
The increase in net sales during the third quarter of 2025 was primarily due to (i) an increase in sales of $13.7 million in the segment’s non-core product lines and (ii) higher net selling prices of $10.0 million in the segment’s core product lines, primarily brass rod. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $16.3 million in the segment’s core product lines.
Previous report
The increase in net sales during the first nine months of 2025 was primarily due to (i) incremental sales of $197.1 million recorded by Nehring, (ii) higher net selling prices of $26.0 million in the segment’s core product lines, and (iii) an increase in sales of $9.5 million in the segment’s non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $55.6 million in the segment’s core product lines.
Previous report
The change in cost of goods sold during the third quarter of 2025 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 18.0 percent compared with 14.1 percent in the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization increased during the third quarter of 2025 primarily as a result of incremental expenses associated with the acquisition of Nehring. Selling, general, and administrative expense was consistent with the third quarter of 2024.
Previous report
The increase in cost of goods sold during the first nine months of 2025 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 17.4 percent compared with 16.8 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization increased during the first nine months of 2025 primarily as a result of incremental expenses associated with the acquisition of Nehring. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased during the first nine months of 2025 primarily as a result of incremental expenses of $5.1 million associated with the acquisition of Nehring, partially offset by lower employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $0.4 million.
Previous report
Sales for the third quarter of 2025 decreased primarily as a result of a decrease in volume in certain product lines. Sales for the first nine months of 2025 increased primarily as a result of an increase in volume in certain product lines.
Previous report
Cost of goods sold increased during the first nine months of 2025 primarily due to factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 37.5 percent compared with 36.3 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization and selling, general, and administrative expense were consistent with the first nine months of 2024. In addition, during the first nine months of 2025 the segment recorded a loss on the disposal of assets of $1.0 million. During the first nine months of 2024, the segment recognized a gain of $2.7 million on the sale of a building.
Previous report
The major components of net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 28, 2024 included (i) $602.7 million for the purchase of Nehring and Elkhart, net of cash acquired, (ii) capital expenditures of $51.3 million, (iii) investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $8.7 million, (iv) the purchase of long-term investments of $8.0 million, (v) the purchase of short-term investments of $4.3 million, and (vi) the issuance of notes receivable of $3.8 million. These uses were partially offset by (i) proceeds from the sale of securities of$98.5 million and (ii) proceeds from the sale of properties of $9.0 million.
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Previous wording
We are a leading manufacturer of copper, brass, and aluminum products. The range of products we manufacture is broad: copper tube and fittings; line sets; brass rod, bar, and shapes; aluminum and brass forgings; aluminum impact extrusions; refrigeration valves and fittings; compressed gas valves; pressure vessels; steel nipples; insulated flexible duct systems; and high-quality wire and cable solutions. We also resell brass and plastic plumbing valves, plastic fittings, malleable iron fittings, faucets, and plumbing specialty products. Our operations are located throughout the United States and in Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, South Korea, the Middle East, and China.
Current wording
We are a leading manufacturer of copper, brass, and aluminum products. The range of products we manufacture is broad: copper tube and fittings; line sets; brass rod, bar, and shapes; aluminum and brass forgings; aluminum impact extrusions; refrigeration valves and fittings; pressure vessels; steel nipples; insulated flexible duct systems; and high-quality wire and cable solutions. We also resell brass and plastic plumbing valves, plastic fittings, malleable iron fittings, faucets, and plumbing specialty products. Our operations are located throughout the United States and in Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, South Korea, the Middle East, and China.
Previous wording
•Piping Systems: The Piping Systems segment is composed of Domestic Piping Systems Group, Great Lakes Copper, European Operations, Trading Group, Jungwoo-Mueller (our South Korean joint venture), and Mueller Middle East (our Bahraini joint venture). The Domestic Piping Systems Group manufactures and distributes copper tube, fittings, and line sets. These products are manufactured in the U.S., sold in the U.S., and exported to markets worldwide. Great Lakes Copper manufactures copper tube and line sets in Canada and sells the products primarily in the U.S. and Canada. European Operations manufactures copper tube in the United Kingdom, which is sold throughout Europe. The Trading Group manufactures pipe nipples and sources products for import distribution in North America. Jungwoo-Mueller manufactures copper-based joining products that are sold worldwide. Mueller Middle East manufactures copper tube and serves markets in the Middle East and Northern Africa. The Piping Systems segment sells products to wholesalers in the plumbing and refrigeration markets, distributors to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, building material retailers, and air-conditioning original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Current wording
(our Bahraini joint venture). The Domestic Piping Systems Group manufactures and distributes copper tube, fittings, and line sets. These products are manufactured in the U.S., sold in the U.S., and exported to markets worldwide. Great Lakes Copper manufactures copper tube and line sets in Canada and sells the products primarily in the U.S. and Canada. European Operations manufactures copper tube in the United Kingdom, which is sold throughout Europe. The Trading Group manufactures pipe nipples and sources products for import distribution in North America. Jungwoo-Mueller manufactures copper-based joining products that are sold worldwide. Mueller Middle East manufactures copper tube and serves markets in the Middle East and Northern Africa. The Piping Systems segment sells products to wholesalers in the plumbing and refrigeration markets, distributors to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, building material retailers, and air-conditioning original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Previous wording
•Industrial Metals: The Industrial Metals segment is composed of Brass Rod, Impacts & Micro Gauge, Brass Value-Added Products, Precision Tube, and Nehring. The segment manufactures and sells brass rod, bar, and shapes; aluminum and brass forgings; aluminum impact extrusions; gas valves and assemblies; specialty copper, copper alloy, and aluminum tube; and high-quality wire and cable solutions. The segment manufactures and sells its products primarily to domestic OEMs and distributors, and utilities in the industrial, transportation, construction, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, plumbing, refrigeration, energy, telecommunication, and electrical transmission and distribution markets.
Current wording
•Industrial Metals: The Industrial Metals segment is composed of Brass Rod, Impacts & Micro Gauge, Brass Value-Added Products, Precision Tube, and Electrical Group. The segment manufactures and sells brass rod, bar, and shapes; aluminum and brass forgings; aluminum impact extrusions; specialty copper, copper alloy, and aluminum tube; and high-quality wire and cable solutions. The segment manufactures and sells its products primarily to domestic OEMs and distributors, and utilities in the industrial, transportation, construction, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, plumbing, refrigeration, energy, telecommunication, and electrical transmission and distribution markets.
Previous wording
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the August 2025 seasonally adjusted annual rate of new housing starts was 1.31 million, compared to the September 2024 rate of 1.36 million. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.73 percent for the first nine months of 2025 and 6.72 percent for the year ended December 2024. The private non-residential construction sector includes offices, industrial, health care, and retail projects. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the seasonally adjusted annual value of private nonresidential construction put in place was $736.7 billion in July 2025 compared to the July 2024 rate of $765.0 billion.
Current wording
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the January 2026 seasonally adjusted annual rate of new housing starts was 1.49 million, compared to the March 2025 rate of 1.36 million. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.11 percent for the first quarter of 2026 and 6.60 percent for the year ended December 2025. The private non-residential construction sector includes offices, industrial, health care, and retail projects. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the seasonally adjusted annual value of private nonresidential construction put in place was $728.2 billion in January 2026 compared to the January 2025 rate of $751.1 billion.
Previous wording
The increase in net sales during the third quarter of 2025 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $98.6 million in our core product lines, primarily copper tube, related to the rise in raw material costs, (ii) an increase in sales of $20.4 million in our non-core product lines, and (iii) incremental sales of $4.2 million recorded by Elkhart, acquired in fiscal August 2024. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $43.3 million in our core product lines, primarily copper tube and brass rod.
Current wording
The increase in net sales during the first quarter of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $219.1 million in our core product lines, primarily copper tube, brass rod, and high-quality wire and cable, related to the rise in raw material costs, and (ii) an increase in sales of $16.8 million in our non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by (i) lower unit sales volume of $33.4 million in our core product lines, primarily copper tube, and (ii) a decrease in sales of $9.7 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood during the first quarter of 2026.
Previous wording
Interest expense and interest income were consistent with the third quarter of 2024. During the third quarter of 2025, we recognized unrealized losses on short-term investments of$2.3 million. During the third quarter of 2024, we recognized unrealized gains on short-term investments of$0.2 million. During the third quarter of 2025, we recognized a $4.8 million expense related to the complete withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan. We recognized other income, net, of $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to other expense, net, of $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2024. This change was primarily due to higher dividend income earned on short-term investments in 2025.
Current wording
Interest income was higher in the first quarter of 2026 primarily as a result of higher interest rates. During the first quarter of 2026, we recognized unrealized losses on short-term investments of$2.0 million compared to unrealized losses of $5.0 million in the first quarter of 2025. We recognized other expense, net, of $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to other income, net, of $0.1 million in the first quarter of 2025. This change was primarily due to higher environmental remediation expense for our non-operating properties in 2026.
Previous wording
Our effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2025 was 26 percent compared with 23 percent for the same period last year. The primary items impacting the effective tax rate were (i) increases related to the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $11.0 million and (ii) other items of $4.0 million.
Current wording
Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 25 percent compared with 24 percent for the same period last year. The primary items impacting the effective tax rate were (i) increases related to the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $10.7 million and (ii) the effect of foreign tax rates higher than statutory tax rates and other foreign adjustments of $2.2 million. This was partially offset by decreases to other items of $0.7 million.
Previous wording
For the third quarter of 2024, the difference between the effective tax rate and the amount computed using the U.S. federal statutory rate was primarily attributable to increases related to the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $6.5 million, partially offset by other adjustments of$3.0 million.
Current wording
For the first quarter of 2025, the difference between the effective tax rate and the amount computed using the U.S. federal statutory rate was primarily attributable to (i) increases related to the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of
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During the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, we recognized netincome of $6.1 million and net losses of $5.9 million, respectively, on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.
Current wording
During the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, we recognized netincome of $0.1 million and net losses of $0.5 million, respectively, on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.
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The following table compares summary operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 and 2024 for the businesses comprising our Piping Systems segment:
Current wording
The following table compares summary operating results for the first quarters of 2026 and 2025 for the businesses comprising our Piping Systems segment:
Previous wording
The increase in net sales during the third quarter of 2025 was primarily attributable to (i) higher net selling prices in the segment’s core product lines, primarily copper tube, of $88.6 million, (ii) an increase in sales of $8.6 million in the segment’s non-core product lines, and (iii) incremental sales of $4.3 million recorded by Elkhart. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $27.0 million in the segment’s core product lines.
Current wording
The increase in net sales during the first quarter of 2026 was primarily attributable to (i) higher net selling prices in the segment’s core product lines, primarily copper tube, of $162.6 million and (ii) an increase in sales of $15.4 million in the segment’s non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $54.8 million in the segment’s core product lines.
Previous wording
The following table compares summary operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 and 2024 for the businesses comprising our Industrial Metals segment:
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The following table compares summary operating results for the first quarters of 2026 and 2025 for the businesses comprising our Industrial Metals segment:
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The following table compares summary operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 and 2024 for the businesses comprising our Climate segment:
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The following table compares summary operating results for the first quarters of 2026 and 2025 for the businesses comprising our Climate segment:
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Cost of goods sold decreased during the third quarter of 2025 primarily due to factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 37.6 percent compared with 36.5 percent in the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization and selling, general, and administrative expense were consistent with the third quarter of 2024. In addition, during the third quarter of 2024, the segment recognized a gain of $2.7 million on the sale of a building.
Current wording
Cost of goods sold increased during the first quarter of 2026 primarily due to therise in raw material costs. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 33.9 percent compared with 36.2 percent in the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization and selling, general, and administrative expense were consistent with the first quarter of 2025.
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The following table presents selected financial information for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024:
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The following table presents selected financial information for the first quarters of 2026 and 2025:
Previous wording
During the nine months ended September 27, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to (i) consolidated net income of $618.0 million, (ii) an increase in current liabilities of $120.8 million, and (iii) non-capital related insurance proceeds of $15.5 million for the March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee. There were also increases due to non-cash adjustments primarily consisting of (i) depreciation and amortization of $51.6 million (ii) stock-based compensation expense of $20.3 million, and (iii) deferred income tax expense of $10.6 million. These increases were partially offset by (i) an increase in accounts receivable of $100.8 million, (ii) the gain of $41.1 million related to insurance proceeds for the March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee, (iii) an increase in inventories of $40.7 million, (iv) gains on the disposal of properties of $26.7 million, and (v) unrealized gains on short-term investments of $5.9 million.
Current wording
During the quarter ended March 28, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to (i) consolidated net income of $241.4 million and (ii) an increase in current liabilities of $88.9 million. There were also increases due to non-cash adjustments primarily consisting of (i) depreciation and amortization of $16.7 million and (ii) stock-based compensation expense of $7.3 million. These increases were partially offset by (i) an increase in accounts receivable of $200.2 million, (ii) an increase in inventories of $43.9 million, and (iii) a gain of $41.4 million related to the sale of the Sherwood business.
Previous wording
During the nine months ended September 28, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to (i) consolidated net income of $476.9 million, (ii) a decrease in inventories of $34.0 million, (iii) an increase in current liabilities of $25.3 million, (iv) non-capital related insurance proceeds of $15.0 million for the March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee, and (v) dividends from unconsolidated affiliates of $4.1 million. There were also increases due to non-cash adjustments primarily consisting of (i) depreciation and amortization of $31.1 million, (ii) stock-based compensation expense of $20.0 million, and (iii) losses from unconsolidated affiliates of $5.9 million. These increases were partially offset by (i) an increase in accounts receivable of $99.3 million and (ii) gains on the sale of properties of $4.0 million.
Current wording
During the quarter ended March 29, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to (i) consolidated net income of $159.3 million, (ii) an increase in current liabilities of $57.7 million, and (iii) dividends from unconsolidated affiliates of $2.8 million. There were also increases due to non-cash adjustments primarily consisting of (i) depreciation and amortization of $17.1 million, (ii) stock-based compensation expense of $6.2 million, and (iii) unrealized losses on short-term investments of $5.0 million. These increases were partially offset by (i) an increase in accounts receivable of $101.5 million, (ii) an increase in inventories of $18.5 million, and (iii) net gains on the disposal of assets of $14.5 million.
Previous wording
The major components of net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 27, 2025 included (i) capital expenditures of $49.0 million and (ii) the purchase of short-term investments of $26.6 million. These uses were partially offset by (i) proceeds from the sale of properties of $38.5 million and (ii) insurance proceeds of $4.5 million for property and equipment related to the March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee.
Current wording
The major components of net cash used in investing activities during the quarter ended March 29, 2025 included (i) the purchase of short-term investments of $26.6 million and (ii) capital expenditures of $16.6 million. These uses were partially offset by proceeds from the sale of properties of $19.7 million.
Previous wording
For the nine months ended September 28, 2024, net cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of (i) $66.8 million used for the payment of regular quarterly dividends to stockholders of the Company, (ii) $48.7 million used to repurchase common stock, and (iii) $22.9 million net cash used to settle stock-based awards.
Current wording
For the quarter ended March 28, 2026, net cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of (i) $75.0 million used to repurchase common stock of the Company, (ii) $38.0 million used for the payment of regular quarterly dividends to stockholders of the Company, and (iii) $4.8 million used for the payment of dividends to noncontrolling interests.
Previous wording
For the nine months ended September 27, 2025, net cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of (i) $243.6 million used to repurchase common stock of the Company, (ii) $81.7 million used for the payment of regular quarterly dividends to stockholders of the Company, (iii) $29.5 million net cash used to settle stock-based awards, and (iv) $12.2 million used for the payment of dividends to noncontrolling interests.
Current wording
For thequarter ended March 29, 2025, net cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of (i) $243.6 million used to repurchase common stock of the Company, (ii) $27.3 million used for the payment of regular quarterly dividends to stockholders of the Company, (iii)$12.2 million used for the payment of dividends to noncontrolling interests, and (iv) $4.5 million net cash used to settle stock-based awards.
Previous wording
As of September 27, 2025, we had$1.3 billion of cash onhand and $371.8 million available to be drawn under the Credit Agreement. Our current ratio was 4.8 to 1.
Current wording
As of March 28, 2026, we had$1.4 billion of cash onhand and $372.5 million available to be drawn under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement matured on March 31, 2026 and the Company entered into a new credit agreement on March 27, 2026. Under the terms of the new credit agreement, there was$72.5 million available to be drawn. Our current ratio was 5.4 to 1.
Previous wording
We have significant environmental remediation obligations which we expect to pay over future years. Cash used for environmental remediation acti vities was approximately $1.2 million during the first nine months of 2025. We expect to spend approximately $3.5 million over the next twelve months for ongoing environmental remediation activities.
Current wording
We have significant environmental remediation obligations which we expect to pay over future years. Cash used for environmental remediation acti vities was approximately $1.2 million during the first quarter of 2026. We expect to spend approximately $3.6 million over the next twelve months for ongoing environmental remediation activities.
Previous wording
The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25.0 cents per common share during the first, second, and third quarters of 2025, and 20.0 cents per common share during the first, second, and third quarters of 2024, respectively. Payment of dividends in the future is dependent upon our financial condition, cash flows, capital requirements, earnings, and other factors.
Current wording
The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 35.0 cents and 25.0 cents per common share during the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Payment of dividends in the future is dependent upon our financial condition, cash flows, capital requirements, earnings, and other factors.
Previous wording
The Company’s Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured $400.0 million revolving credit facility, which matures March 31, 2026. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of September 27, 2025. The Credit Agreement backed approximately $28.2 million in letters of credit at the end of the third quarter of 2025.
Current wording
The Company’s Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured $400.0 million revolving credit facility, which matures March 31, 2026. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of March 28, 2026. The Credit Agreement backed approximately $27.5 million in letters of credit at the end of the first quarter of 2026.
Previous wording
The Board of Directors has extended, until July 2026, the authorization to repurchase up to 40 million shares of the Company’s common stock through open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions. We may cancel, suspend, or extend the time period for the repurchase of shares at any time. Any repurchases will be funded primarily through existing cash and cash from operations. We may hold any shares repurchased in treasury or use a portion of the repurchased shares for our stock-based compensation plans, as well as for other corporate purposes. From its initial authorization in 1999 through September 27, 2025, the Company has repurchased approximately 19.0 million shares under this authorization. See Part II., Item 2. below for information about the Company’s share repurchases during the quarter ended September 27, 2025.
Current wording
The Board of Directors has extended, until July 2026, the authorization to repurchase up to 40 million shares of the Company’s common stock through open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions. We may cancel, suspend, or extend the time period for the repurchase of shares at any time. Any repurchases will be funded primarily through existing cash and cash from operations. We may hold any shares repurchased in treasury or use a portion of the repurchased shares for our stock-based compensation plans, as well as for other corporate purposes. From its initial authorization in 1999 through March 28, 2026, the Company has repurchased approximately 19.6 million shares under this authorization. See Part II., Item 2. below for information about the Company’s share repurchases during the quarter ended March 28, 2026.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
•Piping Systems: The Piping Systems segment is composed of Domestic Piping Systems Group, Great Lakes Copper, European Operations, Trading Group, Jungwoo-Mueller (our South Korean joint venture), and Mueller Middle East
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
During the third quarter of 2025 and 2024, we recognized netincome of $3.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively, on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.