Director Scott Jay Goldman executed a sale of 4,430 shares of Mueller Industries Inc (NYSE:MLI) common stock on February 13, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares changed hands at $118.97 per share, producing a total transaction value of $527,037.
Following the sale, Goldman retains direct ownership of 41,645 shares of Mueller Industries. The filing notes the sale was carried out as a routine transaction. The sale was signed by Anthony J. Steinriede, Attorney-in-Fact, on February 13, 2026.
On the market metrics side, Mueller Industries is reported to have a market capitalization of $13.25 billion and has delivered a 49% return over the past year. The company currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.4.
Third-party analysis from InvestingPro, cited in the filing disclosure, characterizes Mueller Industries as holding more cash than debt on its balance sheet. InvestingPro also highlights a low price-to-earnings ratio relative to near-term earnings growth, reflected in a PEG ratio of 0.59. The research notes that Mueller has maintained dividend payments for 22 consecutive years and assigns the company an overall financial health rating of "GREAT," citing strong cash flow and profitability scores. InvestingPro additionally offers 10 further tips intended to help investors evaluate the company's prospects.
Recent company operating results add context to the insider sale. Mueller Industries reported fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 that showed an increase in revenue, but the results nevertheless missed analysts' estimates. The company encountered a challenging market environment during the period, and its profit margins contracted.
In the aftermath of that earnings release, Freedom Capital Markets described the quarter as a "solid finish to the year" and adjusted its view by raising its price target on Mueller Industries to $130 from $121 while maintaining a Buy rating. Despite the increased price target, the stock fell nearly 9% in pre-market trading immediately following the announcement.
These developments present a mixed set of signals for investors: robust balance-sheet indicators and a multi-decade dividend record on one hand, and an earnings miss with compressed margins and a sharp short-term share-price reaction on the other.
Summary of the transaction and context:
- Insider sale: 4,430 shares sold at $118.97 on February 13, 2026, totaling $527,037.
- Post-sale holdings: Director Scott Jay Goldman owns 41,645 shares.
- Corporate snapshot: $13.25 billion market cap, 49% one-year return, P/E 17.4, PEG 0.59, 22 consecutive years of dividends.
- Earnings context: Q4 2025 revenue increased but missed estimates; margins contracted; price target raised to $130 by Freedom Capital Markets with a Buy rating; near-term stock reaction was a roughly 9% pre-market drop.