MLI Plans Stock Split for July 1 After Earnings Rise
Mueller Industries will split its stock two-for-one at June’s end, doubling outstanding shares to about 221.1 million after a strong quarter. Split-adjusted trading is set for July 1, pending NYSE and shareholder approval. Shares ended down 1.8% at $126.31. Q1 net sales rose to $1.19 billion, net income hit $239 million. Mueller holds $1.38 billion cash, no debt, and will pay a 35-cent dividend June 19.