10-Q Filing

MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC CIK: 89439 Q1 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000089439-25-000019`
Period End Date	20250331
Filing Date	20250423
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	mli-20250329_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 186 Income Statement 88 Cash Flow Statement 156 Stockholders Equity 26 Comprehensive Income 48

Balance Sheet 186 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$3.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$3.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$830.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$830.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$21.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$21.87M	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`	$43.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$43.50M	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, 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 $2,562 in 2025 and $3,724 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$450.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,562 in 2025 and $3,724 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$450.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,562 in 2025 and $3,724 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$553.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,562 in 2025 and $3,724 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$553.11M	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 outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	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
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$482.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$482.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$462.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$462.28M	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
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$51.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$51.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$40.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$40.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.01B	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
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
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$515.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$515.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$515.21M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$515.21M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	110.65M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	110.65M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	113.75M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	113.75M	shares	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$32.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$32.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$32.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$32.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$311.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$311.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$311.38M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$311.38M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$301.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$301.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$306.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$306.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$80.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$80.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$88.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$88.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$25.29M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$25.29M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$29.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$29.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$128.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$128.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$1.09M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$1.09M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$173.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$173.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$223.61M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$223.61M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$35.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$35.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$60.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$60.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$8.12M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$8.12M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$8.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$8.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$188.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$188.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$154.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$154.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$456.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$456.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$397.99M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$397.99M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current portion	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current portion	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current portion	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current portion	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$223.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$223.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$8.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$8.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$8.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$8.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$27.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$27.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$25.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$25.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$24.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$24.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$24.43M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$24.43M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$11.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$11.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$11.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$11.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$486.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$486.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$544.21M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$544.21M	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 110,646,538 in 2025 and 113,751,127 in 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - $.01 par value; shares authorized 250,000,000; issued 160,366,008; outstanding 110,646,538 in 2025 and 113,751,127 in 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - $.01 par value; shares authorized 250,000,000; issued 160,366,008; outstanding 110,646,538 in 2025 and 113,751,127 in 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - $.01 par value; shares authorized 250,000,000; issued 160,366,008; outstanding 110,646,538 in 2025 and 113,751,127 in 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$1.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$330.53M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$330.53M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$337.44M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$337.44M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-74.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-74.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-80.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-80.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$835.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$835.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$586.53M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$586.53M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$31.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$31.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$20.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$20.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	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`	$3.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$3.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$3.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$3.23B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 88 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$849.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$849.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$728.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$728.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$608.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$608.70M	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`	$17.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$17.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$63.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$63.06M	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
Gain on sale of assets	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	$14.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of assets	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	$14.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of assets	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of assets	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$183.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$183.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$206.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$206.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$115.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$115.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$25.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$25.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$9.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$9.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$17.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$17.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$365.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$365.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-5.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-5.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$92.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$92.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$630.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$630.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$201.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$201.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$211.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$211.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$51.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$51.48M	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`	$-458.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-458.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.29M	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`	$1.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.85M	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 Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$138.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$138.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$157.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$157.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	110.74M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	110.74M	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`	111.42M	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
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.33M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.33M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.07M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.07M	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
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.42	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.42	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`	$1.21	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`	$1.39	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.39	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.25	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.25	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

Cash Flow Statement 156 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.29M	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`	$9.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$9.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$17.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$17.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$6.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$6.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$6.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$6.23M	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`	$99.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$99.00K	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`	$-458.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-458.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$2.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$2.81M	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`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$15.00M	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 disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$14.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$14.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized loss on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized loss on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized loss on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$-5.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized loss on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$-5.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sales of securities	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleRealizedGainLoss`	-	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
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`	$1.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$75.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$75.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$101.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$101.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-22.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-22.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$18.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$18.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-11.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-11.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-410.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-410.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$57.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$57.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$33.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$33.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-907.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-907.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$14.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$14.00K	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`	$113.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$113.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$16.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$16.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$16.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$16.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$26.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$26.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of long-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireLongtermInvestments`	$552.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of long-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireLongtermInvestments`	$552.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of long-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireLongtermInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of long-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireLongtermInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	-	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
Issuance of notes receivable with unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	$12.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of notes receivable with unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	$12.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of notes receivable with unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of notes receivable with unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	-	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`	$19.74M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$19.74M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment received from noncontrolling interests	`InvestmentReceivedFromNoncontrollingInterests`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Investment received from noncontrolling interests	`InvestmentReceivedFromNoncontrollingInterests`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Investment received from noncontrolling interests	`InvestmentReceivedFromNoncontrollingInterests`	$600.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Investment received from noncontrolling interests	`InvestmentReceivedFromNoncontrollingInterests`	$600.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-23.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-23.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$70.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$70.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$27.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$27.26M	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 noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$12.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$12.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	-	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`	$243.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$243.62M	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 of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$77.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$77.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	-	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`	$4.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$4.49M	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
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-287.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-287.67M	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
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$392.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$392.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$190.59M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$190.59M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-197.16M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-197.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$841.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$841.74M	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`	$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`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$841.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$841.74M	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`	$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 26 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
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
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$157.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$157.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment in Joining Systems JV	`InvestmentInJointVenture`	$600.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Investment in Joining Systems JV	`InvestmentInJointVenture`	$600.00K	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 noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 48 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.29M	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`	$-93.00K	USD	1 Quarter
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`	$-594.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-594.00K	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
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$822.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$822.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-395.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-395.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-817.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-817.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $(594) and $(93)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$327.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $(594) and $(93)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$327.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $(594) and $(93)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$2.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $(594) and $(93)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$2.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $(822) and $(17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $(822) and $(17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $(822) and $(17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-36.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $(822) and $(17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-36.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $817 and $395	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $817 and $395	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $817 and $395	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $817 and $395	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.65M	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`	$163.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$163.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.06M	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`	$133.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$133.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$162.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$162.87M	USD	1 Quarter

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