10-Q Filing

MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC CIK: 89439 Q2 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000089439-25-000044`
Period End Date	20250630
Filing Date	20250723
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	mli-20250628_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 186 Income Statement 184 Cash Flow Statement 184 Stockholders Equity 42 Comprehensive Income 96

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`	$2.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.00B	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
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`	$56.71M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$56.71M	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
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,931 in 2025 and $3,724 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$450.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,931 in 2025 and $3,724 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$450.11M	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
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,931 in 2025 and $3,724 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$592.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,931 in 2025 and $3,724 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$592.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	5.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	5.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$462.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$462.28M	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
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`	$511.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$511.73M	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`	$40.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$40.73M	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`	$51.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$51.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.21B	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
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$532.97M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$532.97M	USD	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
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
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$30.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$30.52M	USD	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
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	110.69M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	110.69M	shares	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`	$298.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill, net	`Goodwill`	$298.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$306.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$306.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$297.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$297.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$84.09M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$84.09M	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`	$29.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$29.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$3.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$74.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$74.00K	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`	$212.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$212.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$173.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$173.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$45.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued wages and other employee costs	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$45.28M	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`	$8.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$8.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$189.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$189.74M	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`	$397.99M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$397.99M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$455.96M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$455.96M	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`	$229.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$229.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$8.51M	USD	Point-in-time
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$8.51M	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
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Environmental reserves	`AccruedEnvironmentalLossContingenciesNoncurrent`	$15.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$32.21M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$32.21M	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`	$22.46M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$22.46M	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
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$11.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$11.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$12.29M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$12.29M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$546.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$546.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$486.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$486.50M	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 110,693,369 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 110,693,369 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 110,693,369 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 110,693,369 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`	$344.91M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$344.91M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-51.12M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-51.12M	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`	$834.77M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury common stock, at cost	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$834.77M	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`	$2.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$31.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$31.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.94B	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`	$3.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$3.49B	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

Income Statement 184 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`	$2.14B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.14B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$997.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$997.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
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`	$1.51B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.51B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$785.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$785.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$19.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$19.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$35.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$35.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$10.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$10.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$17.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$17.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$130.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$130.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
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`	$67.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$67.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal of assets, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on disposal of assets, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on disposal of assets, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	$337.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal of assets, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	$337.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal of assets, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal of assets, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal of assets, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	$14.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on disposal of assets, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	$14.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$36.28M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$36.28M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$36.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$36.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$393.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$393.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$210.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$210.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$510.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$510.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$304.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$304.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$222.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$222.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$107.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$107.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$17.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$17.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$42.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$42.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$8.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$8.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$31.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$31.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$14.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$14.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$18.12M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$18.12M	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`	$365.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$13.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$13.21M	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`	$8.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$8.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-726.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-726.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$324.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$324.44M	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`	$222.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$222.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$535.66M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$535.66M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$130.33M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$130.33M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$110.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$110.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$58.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$58.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$78.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$78.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.44M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of foreign tax	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.44M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$248.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$248.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$407.77M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$407.77M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.41M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.41M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.56M	USD	1 Quarter
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`	$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`	$245.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$245.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$403.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$403.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
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
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`	109.74M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	109.74M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.75M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.75M	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`	111.22M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.20M	shares	1 Quarter
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.20M	shares	1 Quarter
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`	2.76M	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`	2.27M	shares	2 Qtrs
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	2.27M	shares	2 Qtrs
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`	112.01M	shares	2 Qtrs
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	112.01M	shares	2 Qtrs
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	110.94M	shares	1 Quarter
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	110.94M	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
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.68	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.68	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`	$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
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.60	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.60	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`	$2.62	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`	$2.22	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.22	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`	$0.50	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.50	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.40	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.40	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

Cash Flow Statement 184 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$248.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$248.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$407.77M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$407.77M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$19.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$19.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$35.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`Depreciation`	$35.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$13.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$13.48M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$13.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$13.94M	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
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$73.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$73.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
(Income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.09M	USD	1 Quarter
(Income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.09M	USD	1 Quarter
(Income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.90M	USD	1 Quarter
(Income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.90M	USD	1 Quarter
(Income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.44M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.44M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$2.81M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$2.81M	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`	$12.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$12.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$15.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - noncapital related	`ProceedsFromInsurancePremiumsCollected`	$15.00M	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`	$14.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on disposals of properties	`GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment`	$14.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Unrealized gains on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Unrealized gains on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Unrealized gains on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$8.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Unrealized gains on short-term investments	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$8.20M	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 proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$36.28M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$36.28M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$36.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	$36.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on insurance proceeds	`InsuredEventGainLoss`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$134.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$134.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$132.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$132.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$41.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$41.19M	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`	$4.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$4.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$72.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$72.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$30.28M	USD	2 Qtrs
Current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$30.28M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$-2.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$249.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$249.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-872.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-872.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$304.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$304.16M	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
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$30.69M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$30.69M	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`	$2.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Insurance proceeds - capital related	`ProceedsFromInsuranceSettlementInvestingActivities`	$2.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$26.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$26.63M	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`	$552.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of long-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireLongtermInvestments`	$552.00K	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 with unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	$3.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of notes receivable with unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	$3.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of notes receivable with unconsolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of notes receivable with unconsolidated affiliates	`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`	$21.14M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sales of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$21.14M	USD	2 Qtrs
Investment received from noncontrolling interests	`InvestmentReceivedFromNoncontrollingInterests`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Investment received from noncontrolling interests	`InvestmentReceivedFromNoncontrollingInterests`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Investment received from noncontrolling interests	`InvestmentReceivedFromNoncontrollingInterests`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Investment received from noncontrolling interests	`InvestmentReceivedFromNoncontrollingInterests`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-33.49M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-33.49M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-512.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-512.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$54.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$54.40M	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
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$12.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$12.24M	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`	$243.62M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$243.62M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$111.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$111.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$111.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$111.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$-11.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of debt by consolidated joint ventures, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceRepaymentsOfDebtByConsolidatedJointVentures`	$-11.00K	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 to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$4.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used to settle stock-based awards	`PaymentsForSettlementOfStockBasedAwards`	$4.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-314.55M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-314.55M	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
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$11.72M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$11.72M	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 in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-32.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-32.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-332.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-332.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.01B	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`	$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`	$1.04B	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 end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.01B	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`	$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`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 42 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.94B	USD	Point-in-time
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`	$245.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$245.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$403.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$403.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
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
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$29.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$29.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-8.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-8.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$24.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$24.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment in Joining Systems JV	`InvestmentInJointVenture`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Investment in Joining Systems JV	`InvestmentInJointVenture`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.41M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.41M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.56M	USD	1 Quarter
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`	$24.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$24.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$27.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$27.02M	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`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.94B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 96 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$248.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$248.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$407.77M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$407.77M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$384.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$384.00K	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 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
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-210.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-210.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$163.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated net income	`ProfitLoss`	$305.16M	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`	$708.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$708.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$-114.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$-114.00K	USD	1 Quarter
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
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-604.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$-604.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$65.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$65.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$24.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$24.10M	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`	$27.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$27.02M	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
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$213.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesTax`	$213.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $384, $214, $(210), and $121	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$715.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $384, $214, $(210), and $121	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$715.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $384, $214, $(210), and $121	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-419.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $384, $214, $(210), and $121	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-419.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $384, $214, $(210), and $121	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-746.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $384, $214, $(210), and $121	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-746.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $384, $214, $(210), and $121	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $384, $214, $(210), and $121	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $114, $38, $(708), and $21	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$93.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $114, $38, $(708), and $21	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$93.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $114, $38, $(708), and $21	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$286.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $114, $38, $(708), and $21	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$286.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $114, $38, $(708), and $21	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $114, $38, $(708), and $21	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $114, $38, $(708), and $21	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$57.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $114, $38, $(708), and $21	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$57.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $(604), $65, $213, and $460	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $(604), $65, $213, and $460	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $(604), $65, $213, and $460	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-733.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $(604), $65, $213, and $460	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-733.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $(604), $65, $213, and $460	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-221.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $(604), $65, $213, and $460	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-221.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $(604), $65, $213, and $460	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $(604), $65, $213, and $460	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAttributableToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$29.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$29.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-8.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-8.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$24.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$24.56M	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`	$273.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$273.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$436.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$436.98M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$291.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Consolidated comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$291.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
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`	$3.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.40M	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 Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$285.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$285.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$269.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$269.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$432.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$432.52M	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

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