Mueller Water Products reported a 7.3 percent increase in net sales, reaching $333.2 million, and a net income of $26.5 million for the third quarter of 2022. The company's performance was driven by improved price realization, which offset inflationary pressures. However, the company faced operational headwinds, including supply chain disruptions and unfavorable manufacturing performance.
Net sales increased by 7.3 percent to $333.2 million compared to the prior year quarter.
Net income increased 84.0 percent to $26.5 million compared to the prior year quarter.
Adjusted net income per diluted share increased 5.6 percent to $0.19 compared to $0.18 in the prior year quarter.
The company expects to deliver its second consecutive year of double-digit consolidated net sales growth.
For the full-year fiscal 2022, the Company is narrowing its expectations for consolidated net sales growth to be between 11 and 12 percent as compared with the prior year, which takes into account the current expectations for orders, price realization and end market demand.
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