Director John B. Hansen executed an open-market sale of 1,000 shares of Mueller Industries Inc (NYSE:MLI) common stock on February 9, 2026, at a price of $116.71 per share, producing a gross proceeds figure of $116,710. After completing the sale, Hansen's direct holdings in the company stand at 90,664 shares.
In addition to his direct stake, Hansen has an indirect interest in 15,000 Mueller Industries shares through a trust that lists his wife and children as beneficiaries.
The insider sale comes as the company’s stock has experienced short-term weakness, declining 6.27% over the past week, while remaining materially higher over a longer horizon, with a gain of more than 45% over the past year, according to InvestingPro data.
On valuation metrics, Mueller Industries is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.9 and is characterized by InvestingPro Fair Value estimates as being slightly undervalued. The firm’s balance sheet is noted for having more cash than debt, and the company has an uninterrupted record of dividend payments for 22 consecutive years, including dividend growth of 25% in the most recent year.
Operationally, Mueller Industries released its fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue growth, though those top-line results did not meet analyst estimates. The company also recorded a contraction in margins during the quarter, a development that was flagged as a potential factor in recent market pressure on the shares.
Market reaction to the quarterly disclosure included a notable decline in pre-market trading, even though commentary in coverage pointed to positive revenue outcomes alongside the shortfall versus expectations. In response to the quarter, Freedom Capital Markets raised its price target for Mueller Industries to $130 from $121 while maintaining a Buy rating, describing the company's year-end performance as a "solid finish to the year." The firm’s adjustment and continuing Buy recommendation were portrayed as an expression of sustained confidence in Mueller Industries’ outlook.
Taken together, the insider sale, the quarter’s financial profile and the analyst update offer investors several data points on ownership, valuation and near-term operating performance as they assess the company’s positioning.