MLI Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

MLI has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 1.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.43%
Payout Ratio 16.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 40.04%
Consistency Lifetime 63.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.83%
Payout FCF 15.9%
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 60.67%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 43%
Total Return 5y: 493.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AALB 3,528 M 4.19% 6.42%
G1A 11,152 M 2.01% 8.07%
SU 158,155 M 1.77% 7.05%
NDA 7,774 M 2.87% 4.82%
FIP 600 M 3.03% 4.40%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ATMU 4,732 M 110% 100%
CDRE 1,349 M 47.6% 99.2%
ESAB 5,933 M 36.3% 100%
FIP 600 M 58.7% 98.0%
CR 10,052 M 30.5% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

ITT
ITT
 1.10% Yield
LECO
Lincoln Electric
 1.41% Yield
NDSN
Nordson
 1.76% Yield
DANR
Danieli & C. Officine
 1.01% Yield
MWA
Mueller Water Products
 1.04% Yield
GRC
Gorman-Rupp
 1.63% Yield

MLI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 2026-03-27 Quarterly 0.35 40% 0.31%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.22%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.26%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.32%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.32%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.25%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.3%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-21 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.36%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% 0.39%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 -50% 0.37%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.39%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-16 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.4%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 20% 0.43%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.25 -50% 0.36%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-16 Quarterly 0.5 100% 0.81%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.4%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.46%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.25 92.3% 0.44%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.23%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-17 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.29%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.28%
2021-03-18 2021-03-19 2021-04-02 Quarterly 0.13 30% N/A
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-09-18 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-03-19 2020-03-20 2020-04-03 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-22 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-08-31 2017-09-05 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-05-31 2017-06-02 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.1 -96.7% N/A
2017-03-10 2017-02-28 2017-03-09 Other 3 2900% N/A
2017-03-03 2017-03-07 2017-03-21 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-19 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 33.3% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-14 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-18 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A

MLI Dividend FAQ

Mueller Industries Inc. (MLI) manufactures and sells copper, brass, and aluminum products globally. The company operates in three segments: Piping Systems, Industrial Metals, and Climate. Copper is a key industrial metal, with demand driven by construction and electronics.

What is the Dividend Yield of MLI?

As of March 2026, MLI`s dividend yield is 1.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.10 USD by the current share price of 112.00.

Does MLI pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, MLI paid a dividend of 1.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.35 USD.

How often does MLI pay dividends?

MLI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MLI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.

MLI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MLI for the next payments are between 0.283 (-19.1%) and 0.305 (-12.9%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.05%.

Will MLI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Mueller Industries (MLI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MLI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Mueller Industries (MLI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MLI?

MLI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 40.0% per year.
Strong growth: MLI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MLI?

MLI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.83%. If you bought MLI's shares at 18.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MLI?

MLI Payout Consistency is 63.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Mueller Industries has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MLI have a good Dividend Yield?

MLI`s 1.43% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MLI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MLI is 16.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MLI?

MLI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.67%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MLI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MLI's Outstanding Shares?

Mueller Industries's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.35% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MLI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 23, 2023 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1990 657,768,000
1991 70,000,000 -89.36%
1992 78,000,000 +11.43%
1993 80,000,000 +2.56%
1994 76,000,000 -5%
1995 79,600,000 +4.74%
1996 78,300,000 -1.63%
1997 78,600,000 +0.38%
1998 78,700,000 +0.13%
1999 78,300,000 -0.51%
2000 74,100,000 -5.36%
2001 74,500,000 +0.54%
2002 73,700,000 -1.07%
2003 74,000,000 +0.41%
2004 73,900,000 -0.14%
2005 74,200,000 +0.41%
2006 74,500,000 +0.4%
2007 74,300,000 -0.27%
2008 74,300,000
2009 75,200,000 +1.21%
2010 75,700,000 +0.66%
2011 76,700,000 +1.32%
2012 112,424,000 +46.58%
2013 113,326,800 +0.8%
2014 113,674,000 +0.31%
2015 115,456,000 +1.57%
2016 115,319,300 -0.12%
2017 115,276,000 -0.04%
2018 114,260,300 -0.88%
2019 112,960,000 -1.14%
2020 113,824,900 +0.77%
2021 113,800,000 -0.02%
2022 112,718,000 -0.95%
2023 113,981,000 +1.12%
2024 113,960,000 -0.02%
2025 110,930,000 -2.66%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-25 02:40