Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.98
Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
14.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
MLI Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.7% and trend is rising.
MLI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$0.98
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR26.0%
5Y CAGR38.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.3%
1Y Total Return90.4%
5Y Total Return565.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$66,50310Y ago$89,39020Y ago$192,322
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MLI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
MLI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Mueller Industries, Inc. distributes 14.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MLI has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 26.0% and 5-year CAGR of 38.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MLI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 2.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 565.0%, with dividends contributing 17.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $89,390 today.
MLI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.73
Avg/Payment$0.1865
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | — | 90.36% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.3500 | ↑ +40.0% | 1.00% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 88.11% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 97.40% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.16% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↑ +25.0% | 1.07% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.02% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.14% | Sep 20, 2024 |
MLI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
14.3% payout
Streak
5Y
38.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.3%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLIMueller Industries, … | $15.2B | 0.7% | 14.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
 MWAMueller Water Produc… | $4.1B | 1.0% | 21.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  IIINInsteel Industries, … | $565M | 3.8% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NVTnVent Electric plc | $28.6B | 0.4% | 18.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
 WCCWESCO International,… | $17.8B | 0.5% | 13.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 GFFGriffon Corporation | $4.2B | 0.9% | 77.7% | 15 | Watch |
2nd  ATKRAtkore Inc. | $2.7B | 1.6% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 CMCCommercial Metals Co… | $8.0B | 1.0% | 96.2% | 5 | At Risk |
3rd  ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
MLI Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.70 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $6.86 | 14.6% | 6.86x | 5.7% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 33.3% | 4 | $5.32 | 15.0% | 6.65x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $0.60 | 20.0% | 4 | $5.30 | 11.3% | 8.83x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $0.50 | 92.3% | 4 | $5.82 | 8.6% | 11.64x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.26 | 30.0% | 4 | $4.13 | 6.3% | 15.88x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.24 | 16.1% | 6.20x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.90 | 22.2% | 4.50x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | -88.2% | 4 | $0.91 | 22.0% | 4.55x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $1.70 | 806.7% | 5 | $0.75 | 226.7% | 0.44x | 9.8% |
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MLI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MLI stock.
How much dividend does MLI pay per share?
Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.98 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MLI's next ex-dividend date?
MLI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MLI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MLI's dividend safe?
MLI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.3% and FCF payout ratio of +16.7%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MLI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Mueller Industries, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +38.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MLI pay dividends?
Mueller Industries, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.98 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MLI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MLI five years ago would be worth approximately $66,503 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MLI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MLI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.