10-Q Filing

MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC CIK: 89439 Q1 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000089439-24-000025`
Period End Date	20240331
Filing Date	20240424
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	mli-20240330_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 186 Income Statement 84 Cash Flow Statement 148 Stockholders Equity 24 Comprehensive Income 48

Balance Sheet 186 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$98.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$98.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,698 in 2024 and $2,830 in 2023	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$424.41M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,698 in 2024 and $2,830 in 2023	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$424.41M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	5.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	5.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,698 in 2024 and $2,830 in 2023	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$351.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,698 in 2024 and $2,830 in 2023	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$351.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	5.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	5.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$380.25M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$380.25M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$356.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$356.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$45.38M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$45.38M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$39.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$39.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$390.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$390.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$385.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$385.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	160.37M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	160.37M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	160.37M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	160.37M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	113.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	113.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$33.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$33.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$35.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$35.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	114.16M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	114.16M	shares	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$151.25M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$151.25M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$151.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$151.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$46.21M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$46.21M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$44.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$44.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$83.44M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$83.44M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$71.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$71.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$2.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$2.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$705.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$705.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$796.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$796.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$160.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$160.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$120.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$120.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$29.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$29.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$55.64M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$55.64M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$7.89M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$7.89M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$8.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$8.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$162.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$162.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$132.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$132.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$317.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$317.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$361.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$361.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current portion	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$185.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current portion	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$185.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current portion	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$130.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current portion	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$130.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$9.23M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$9.23M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$9.22M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$9.22M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$14.92M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$14.92M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$22.69M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$22.69M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$19.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$19.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$26.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$26.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$25.45M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$25.45M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$10.35M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$10.35M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$10.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$10.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$400.58M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$400.58M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$445.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$445.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - $1.00 par value; shares authorized 5,000,000; none outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - $1.00 par value; shares authorized 5,000,000; none outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - $1.00 par value; shares authorized 5,000,000; none outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - $1.00 par value; shares authorized 5,000,000; none outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - $.01 par value; shares authorized 250,000,000; issued 160,366,008; outstanding 113,597,003 in 2024 and 114,157,918 in 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - $.01 par value; shares authorized 250,000,000; issued 160,366,008; outstanding 113,597,003 in 2024 and 114,157,918 in 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - $.01 par value; shares authorized 250,000,000; issued 160,366,008; outstanding 113,597,003 in 2024 and 114,157,918 in 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - $.01 par value; shares authorized 250,000,000; issued 160,366,008; outstanding 113,597,003 in 2024 and 114,157,918 in 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$312.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$312.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$318.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$318.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-47.22M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-47.22M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-51.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-51.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockValue`	$523.41M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockValue`	$523.41M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockValue`	$554.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockValue`	$554.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$21.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$21.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.76B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 84 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$849.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$849.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$971.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$971.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$608.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$608.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$678.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$678.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$9.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$9.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$10.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$10.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$48.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$48.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$52.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$52.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$229.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$229.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$183.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$183.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$115.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$115.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$143.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$143.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$6.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$6.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$17.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$17.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$1.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$1.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$365.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Realized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$365.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$630.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$630.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$326.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$326.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$237.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$237.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$201.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$201.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$61.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$61.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$51.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$51.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-8.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-8.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-984.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-984.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$175.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$175.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$141.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$141.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$173.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$173.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$138.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$138.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.42M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.42M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.39M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.39M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	1.41M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	1.41M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.73M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.73M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.14M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.14M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	112.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	112.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.56	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.56	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.24	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.24	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.54	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.54	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.21	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.21	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.20	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.20	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.15	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.15	USD	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 148 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$175.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$175.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$141.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$141.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$10.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$10.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$9.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$9.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$6.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$6.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$5.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$5.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$1.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$1.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$-15.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$-15.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-8.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-8.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-984.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-984.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$2.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$2.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$115.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$115.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$1.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$1.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	$365.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	$365.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$940.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$940.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$372.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$372.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$75.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$75.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$111.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$111.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$581.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$581.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-22.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-22.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-11.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-11.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$17.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$17.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$50.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$50.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$33.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$33.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-907.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-907.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-427.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-427.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-68.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-68.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$173.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$173.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$111.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$111.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$7.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$7.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$16.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$16.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - capital related	`ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - capital related	`ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - capital related	`ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - capital related	`ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$96.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$96.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	$12.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	$12.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$118.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$118.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsDividendsFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsDividendsFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsDividendsFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates`	$644.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsDividendsFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates`	$644.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$51.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$51.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$70.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$70.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$22.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$22.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$16.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$16.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$27.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$27.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$56.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$56.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$56.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$56.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Repayment) issuance of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$297.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Repayment) issuance of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$297.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Repayment) issuance of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$-77.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Repayment) issuance of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$-77.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$2.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$2.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$2.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$2.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-19.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-19.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-52.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-52.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-670.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-670.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$146.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$146.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$190.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$190.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$465.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$465.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$611.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$611.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$465.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$465.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$611.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$611.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 24 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$173.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$173.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$138.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$138.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$12.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$12.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$10.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$10.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.45B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 48 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-93.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-93.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$175.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$175.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$141.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$141.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-272.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-272.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$11.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$11.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$-17.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$-17.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$10.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$10.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-395.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-395.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$373.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$373.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $(93) and $(272)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$954.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $(93) and $(272)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$954.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $(93) and $(272)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$327.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $(93) and $(272)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$327.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $(17) and $11	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$8.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $(17) and $11	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$8.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $(17) and $11	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-36.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $(17) and $11	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-36.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $395 and $(373)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $395 and $(373)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $395 and $(373)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $395 and $(373)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$12.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$12.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$136.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$136.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$187.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$187.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$185.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$185.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$133.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$133.83M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.