MLI Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with MLI's current 1.50% yield and 14.0% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.50%
Annual Dividend: $0.85 per share
Share Price: $56.50
Payout Ratio: 14.2%
MLI DRIP Calculator
Model MLI dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 14.0% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in MLI 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in MLI on 2016-07-29 would be worth $14,279.77 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 1328%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $7,799.06 (679.9% return). Reinvesting dividends added $6,480.71 in extra value.
Starting share price: $8.51 — Current share price: $56.5
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MLI's current dividend yield?
- MLI (Mueller Industries, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 1.50%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $150 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much MLI do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from MLI at its current yield of 1.50%, you would need approximately $800,000 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does MLI pay monthly dividends?
- No, MLI pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is MLI's dividend safe?
- MLI's payout ratio is 14.2%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is MLI's dividend growth rate?
- MLI's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 14.0% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in MLI 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in MLI on 2016-07-29 would be worth approximately $14,279.77 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 1328% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $7,799.06 — meaning DRIP added $6,480.71 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the MLI dividend page.