Mueller Water Products Inc. reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2026, ended December 31, 2025. Net sales increased 4.6% to USD 318.2 million for the period. Operating income was USD 56.7 million, with adjusted operating income rising 14.5% to USD 60.0 million. Net income per diluted share was USD 0.27, while adjusted net income per diluted share reached USD 0.29. Net cash provided by operating activities for the three-month period was USD 61.2 million, and free cash flow generated was USD 44.0 million. During the quarter, the company repurchased USD 5.5 million of common stock. Mueller Water Products raised its annual guidance for fiscal 2026 net sales and adjusted EBITDA, citing strong first-quarter performance, current expectations for end market demand, orders, and pricing. The company reported continued progress in customer service and operational excellence, and set fiscal 2026 targets for total SG&A expenses between USD 243 million and USD 247 million, net interest expense between USD 5 million and USD 6 million, an effective income tax rate between 25% and 27%, depreciation and amortization between USD 47 million and USD 49 million, and capital expenditures between USD 60 million and USD 65 million.

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