10-Q Filing

MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC CIK: 89439 Q2 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000089439-24-000044`
Period End Date	20240630
Filing Date	20240724
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	mli-20240629_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 186 Income Statement 180 Cash Flow Statement 184 Stockholders Equity 40 Comprehensive Income 96

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`	$2.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.55M	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`	$825.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$825.65M	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 $2,549 in 2024 and $2,830 in 2023	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$522.57M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,549 in 2024 and $2,830 in 2023	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$522.57M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,549 in 2024 and $2,830 in 2023	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$351.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,549 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
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`	$406.22M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$406.22M	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
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$50.35M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$50.35M	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`	$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
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
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.80B	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
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$471.44M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$471.44M	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`	114.16M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	114.16M	shares	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$34.53M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$34.53M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	113.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	113.40M	shares	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
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$151.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$151.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$608.92M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$608.92M	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`	$43.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$43.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$77.45M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$77.45M	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
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$25.58M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$25.58M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.48M	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`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.07B	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
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$785.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$785.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$120.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$120.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$198.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$198.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$42.26M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$42.26M	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`	$8.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$8.00M	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
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$132.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$132.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$137.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$137.65M	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`	$387.23M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$387.23M	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`	$74.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current portion	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$74.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.71M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.71M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.83M	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`	$8.99M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$8.99M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$14.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$14.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$19.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$19.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$20.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$20.02M	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`	$26.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$26.33M	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`	$33.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$33.17M	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`	$493.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$493.33M	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 113,403,336 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 113,403,336 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 113,403,336 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 113,403,336 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`	$325.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$325.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-60.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-60.16M	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
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockValue`	$568.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockValue`	$568.52M	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
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.55B	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`	$21.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$21.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$26.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$26.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	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`	$2.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 180 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.85B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.85B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$896.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$896.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock split conversion ratio	`StockholdersEquityNoteStockSplitConversionRatio1`	2.00	pure	Point-in-time
Stock split conversion ratio	`StockholdersEquityNoteStockSplitConversionRatio1`	2.00	pure	Point-in-time
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.87B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.87B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$997.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$997.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock split conversion ratio	`StockholdersEquityNoteStockSplitConversionRatio1`	2.00	pure	Point-in-time
Stock split conversion ratio	`StockholdersEquityNoteStockSplitConversionRatio1`	2.00	pure	Point-in-time
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$724.99M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$724.99M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.32B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.32B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$639.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$639.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$21.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$21.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$19.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$19.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$10.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$10.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$10.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$10.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$52.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$52.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$101.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$101.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$108.69M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$108.69M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$56.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$56.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$19.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$19.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$19.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$19.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$210.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$210.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$393.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$393.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$439.81M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$439.81M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$210.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$210.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$107.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$107.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$135.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$135.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$222.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$222.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$278.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$278.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$31.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$31.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$13.97M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$13.97M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$14.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$14.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$20.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$20.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$365.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$365.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$22.73M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$22.73M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$2.17M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$2.17M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-726.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-726.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$478.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$478.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$222.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$222.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$424.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$424.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$240.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$240.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$62.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$62.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$110.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$110.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$123.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$123.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$58.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$58.38M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-269.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
(Loss) income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-269.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
(Loss) income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$715.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$715.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.09M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.09M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Loss) income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$179.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$179.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$354.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$354.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.69M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.69M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$177.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$177.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$298.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$298.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$160.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$160.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$350.95M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$350.95M	USD	2 Qtrs
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.22M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.22M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.32M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.32M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.32M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.32M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.35M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.35M	shares	2 Qtrs
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.05M	shares	2 Qtrs
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.05M	shares	2 Qtrs
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.75M	shares	2 Qtrs
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.75M	shares	2 Qtrs
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.68M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.68M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.76M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.76M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.06M	shares	2 Qtrs
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.06M	shares	2 Qtrs
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.98M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.98M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.15	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.15	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.68	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.68	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.44	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.44	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.60	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.60	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.09	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.09	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.41	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.41	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.62	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.62	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.56	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.56	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
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.40	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.40	USD	2 Qtrs
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`	$0.30	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.30	USD	2 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 184 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$179.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$179.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$354.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$354.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$19.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$19.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$21.25M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$21.25M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$12.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$12.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$13.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$13.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$-80.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$-80.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$-67.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$-67.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-269.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-269.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$715.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$715.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$3.54M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$3.54M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$15.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$15.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$9.85M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$9.85M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$1.29M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$1.29M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$141.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$141.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Unrealized gain on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$20.82M	USD	2 Qtrs
Unrealized gain on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$20.82M	USD	2 Qtrs
Unrealized gain on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Unrealized gain on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	$365.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	$365.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$19.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$19.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$19.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$19.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance settlement	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$2.41M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$2.41M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$77.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$77.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$132.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$132.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$12.15M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$12.15M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-6.71M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-6.71M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-8.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-8.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$5.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$5.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$30.28M	USD	2 Qtrs
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$30.28M	USD	2 Qtrs
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$-14.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$-14.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-976.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-976.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-872.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-872.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-1.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-1.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$274.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$274.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$250.83M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$250.83M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$29.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$29.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$25.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$25.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$566.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$566.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$8.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$8.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - capital related	`ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - capital related	`ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - capital related	`ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities`	$24.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - capital related	`ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities`	$24.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$106.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$106.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of long-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireLongtermInvestments`	$7.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of long-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireLongtermInvestments`	$7.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of long-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireLongtermInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of long-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireLongtermInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments`	$217.86M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments`	$217.86M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$96.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$96.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	$3.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	$3.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$3.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$3.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$142.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$142.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsDividendsFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsDividendsFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsDividendsFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates`	$797.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsDividendsFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates`	$797.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$108.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$108.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-512.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-512.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$33.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$33.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$44.49M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$44.49M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$42.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$42.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$19.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$19.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$130.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$130.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$111.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$111.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance (repayment) of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$-11.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance (repayment) of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$-11.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance (repayment) of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$143.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance (repayment) of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$143.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$2.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$2.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$2.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$2.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-89.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-89.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-55.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-55.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.83M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.83M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-4.78M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-4.78M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-332.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-332.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$308.08M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$308.08M	USD	2 Qtrs
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`	$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`	$842.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$842.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$773.38M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$773.38M	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`	$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`	$842.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$842.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$773.38M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$773.38M	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 40 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$177.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$177.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$298.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$298.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$160.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$160.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$350.95M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$350.95M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$5.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$5.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$17.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$17.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-8.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-8.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.69M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.69M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$7.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$7.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$17.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$17.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-12.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-12.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 96 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$179.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$179.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$503.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$503.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$354.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$354.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$214.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$214.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$775.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$775.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$121.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$121.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$12.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$12.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$21.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$21.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$38.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$38.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$1.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$1.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$7.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$7.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$17.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$17.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$476.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$476.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-65.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-65.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$103.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$103.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-460.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-460.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-12.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-12.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $214, $775, $121 and $503	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.73M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $214, $775, $121 and $503	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.73M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $214, $775, $121 and $503	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-419.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $214, $775, $121 and $503	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-419.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $214, $775, $121 and $503	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-746.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $214, $775, $121 and $503	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-746.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $214, $775, $121 and $503	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-2.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $214, $775, $121 and $503	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-2.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $38, $1, $21 and $12	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$93.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $38, $1, $21 and $12	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$93.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $38, $1, $21 and $12	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-9.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $38, $1, $21 and $12	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-9.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $38, $1, $21 and $12	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$57.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $38, $1, $21 and $12	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$57.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $38, $1, $21 and $12	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $38, $1, $21 and $12	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $65, $(103), $460 and $(476)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-221.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $65, $(103), $460 and $(476)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-221.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $65, $(103), $460 and $(476)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $65, $(103), $460 and $(476)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $65, $(103), $460 and $(476)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $65, $(103), $460 and $(476)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $65, $(103), $460 and $(476)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$353.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $65, $(103), $460 and $(476)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$353.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$5.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$5.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$17.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$17.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-8.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-8.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$154.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$154.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$372.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$372.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$291.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$291.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$184.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$184.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.66M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.66M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$151.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$151.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$183.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$183.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$368.88M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$368.88M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$285.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$285.59M	USD	2 Qtrs

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