Methode Electronics (MEI) Stock Overview
Designs, engineers, produces, and sells mechatronic products internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Methode Electronics, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$7.66 |
| 52 Week High | US$10.78 |
| 52 Week Low | US$4.88 |
| Beta | 1.19 |
| 1 Month Change | 41.59% |
| 3 Month Change | -3.89% |
| 1 Year Change | 22.17% |
| 3 Year Change | -81.30% |
| 5 Year Change | -83.13% |
| Change since IPO | 246.87% |
Recent News & Updates
MEI: Higher Guidance Range Will Support Future Upside Despite Margin Pressure
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Methode Electronics from $9.50 to $8.25, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a higher discount rate and P/E multiple with modest revenue growth and a lower profit margin outlook. What's in the News Methode Electronics updated its full-year fiscal 2026 net sales guidance to a range of US$950 million to US$1 billion, narrowing its prior outlook of US$900 million to US$1 billion (company guidance).
MEI: Refined 2026 Guidance And Margins Will Underpin Bullish Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Methode Electronics down by $0.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that refine their overall view rather than signaling a major shift. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the modest $0.50 trim to the price target as a fine tuning of their framework rather than a shift in conviction, keeping an overall constructive stance on Methode Electronics.Recent updates
MEI: Higher Guidance Range Will Support Future Upside Despite Margin Pressure
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Methode Electronics from $9.50 to $8.25, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a higher discount rate and P/E multiple with modest revenue growth and a lower profit margin outlook. What's in the News Methode Electronics updated its full-year fiscal 2026 net sales guidance to a range of US$950 million to US$1 billion, narrowing its prior outlook of US$900 million to US$1 billion (company guidance).MEI: Refined 2026 Guidance And Margins Will Underpin Bullish Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Methode Electronics down by $0.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that refine their overall view rather than signaling a major shift. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the modest $0.50 trim to the price target as a fine tuning of their framework rather than a shift in conviction, keeping an overall constructive stance on Methode Electronics.MEI: Updated 2026 Sales Guidance And Execution Discipline Will Support Bullish Case
Analysts have reduced their price target on Methode Electronics by $0.50, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E that together indicate a more measured outlook for the shares. Analyst Commentary Despite the modest $0.50 reduction in the price target, bullish analysts still highlight several supportive factors that keep Methode Electronics on their radar, especially for investors focusing on execution and valuation discipline.
MEI: 2026 Guidance And Discount Assumptions Will Continue To Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts trimmed their price target on Methode Electronics by $0.50, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cutting their price targets by $0.50 are signaling a more cautious stance on Methode Electronics, with a focus on how assumptions about discount rates, revenue, margins, and future P/E might affect the stock's risk and reward profile.MEI: 2026 Guidance And Discount Assumptions Will Shape A Cautious Yet Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Methode Electronics by $0.50, citing updates in discount rate assumptions, revenue growth expectations, profit margin outlook, and future P/E multiples as key drivers of the revision. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cutting their price target by $0.50 are signaling a more cautious stance on Methode Electronics, with the changes linked directly to updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, margins, and future P/E multiples.Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 27%
Feb 04
MEI: 2026 Guidance And Revised Assumptions Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Methode Electronics by US$0.50, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, long-term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have reacted to the revised assumptions on discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E by trimming their price targets, including a US$0.50 cut in the latest update.Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI)?
Jan 28
METHODE ELECTRONICS (MEI): A Short Circuit or Just a Blown Fuse?
Originally posted Jan 22 on the Woodworth Contrarian News page : https://www.woodworth.fund/news/methode-electronics-mei-a-short-circuit-or-just-a-blown-fuse Brought to you by Drew Millegan & The Woodworth Contrarian Fund If you want to clear a room at a cocktail party in 2026, tell them you’re excited about an auto-parts supplier undergoing a "transformation" during an EV slowdown. If you want to clear the room even faster, mention that its revenue is down double-digits and it just missed earnings.MEI: Future Margin Recovery And 2026 Guidance Will Support A Higher Share Price
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Methode Electronics from US$9.00 to US$8.50, citing slightly softer margin expectations and updated assumptions on growth and discount rates reflected in recent research. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cutting their fair value estimates, including the recent trim from US$9.00 to US$8.50, are signaling a more cautious stance on Methode Electronics.MEI: Dividend Commitment And 2026 Revenue Outlook Will Support Bullish Case
Analysts have reduced their price target on Methode Electronics from $12.00 to $10.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that slightly temper the company’s fair value outlook. What's in the News Methode Electronics reaffirmed earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected sales in a range of US$900 million to US$1,000 million, giving you a sense of the revenue scale management is planning for (company guidance).MEI: Future Dividend And Earnings Outlook Will Support A Higher Share Price
Analysts have raised their price target on Methode Electronics by approximately 29 percent to reflect a modest return to revenue growth, a slightly higher required return, and expectations for a richer future earnings multiple, despite a marginally lower profit margin outlook. What's in the News Methode Electronics reaffirmed its earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting sales in the range of $900 million to $1,000 million (Company guidance).Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$9.50 Price Target
Dec 07Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 28%
Dec 04Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) Price Target To US$10.25
Sep 12Data Center And EV Demand Will Unlock Long-Term Opportunity
The notable reduction in Methode Electronics’ consensus revenue growth forecast, now projecting a steeper annual decline, has driven a lower analyst price target from $10.50 to $9.50. What's in the News Methode Electronics provided fiscal 2026 net sales guidance of $900 million to $1,000 million.Is Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Using Debt Sensibly?
Aug 13Methode Electronics: Low Growth, Heavy Debt, No Catalyst Make It A Hold
Jul 13Improved Revenues Required Before Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) Stock's 26% Jump Looks Justified
Jul 05Methode Electronics, Inc.'s (NYSE:MEI) Share Price Boosted 32% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
May 09What Does Methode Electronics, Inc.'s (NYSE:MEI) Share Price Indicate?
Apr 28
New Program Launches And Leadership Refresh Will Transform Markets
Methode Electronics anticipates future revenue growth through new program launches and demand in non-transportation sectors.Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.14
Apr 10Methode Electronics: Manufacturing Challenges, Legal Risks And The Potential Of Electric Vehicles
Mar 27Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.14
Mar 25Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Methode Electronics, Inc.'s (NYSE:MEI) 36% Share Price Plunge
Mar 07Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI)
Mar 05Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt
Jan 13Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.14
Dec 16Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$14.67
Dec 08Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Methode Electronics, Inc.'s (NYSE:MEI) Low P/S
Nov 07Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.14
Oct 02Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.14
Sep 15Improved Revenues Required Before Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) Stock's 32% Jump Looks Justified
Jul 12Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.14
Jul 01Shareholder Returns
| MEI | US Electronic | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -1.0% | -3.8% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 22.2% | 100.1% | 27.6% |
Return vs Industry: MEI underperformed the US Electronic industry which returned 100.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MEI underperformed the US Market which returned 29.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MEI volatility | |
|---|---|
| MEI Average Weekly Movement | 10.1% |
| Electronic Industry Average Movement | 9.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: MEI has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: MEI's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 6,500 | Jon DeGaynor | www.methode.com |
Methode Electronics, Inc. designs, engineers, produces, and sells mechatronic products internationally. The company operates in three segments: Automotive, Industrial, and Interface. The Automotive segment supplies electronic and electro-mechanical devices and related products to automobile original equipment manufacturers directly or through their tiered suppliers.
Methode Electronics, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| MEI fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$282.03m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$64.40m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$978.20m |
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P/S Ratio-4.2x
P/E RatioIs MEI overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MEI income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$978.20m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$827.80m |
| Gross Profit | US$150.40m |
| Other Expenses | US$214.80m |
| Earnings | -US$64.40m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jan 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -1.82 |
| Gross Margin | 15.38% |
| Net Profit Margin | -6.58% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 51.1% |
How did MEI perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.6%
Current Dividend Yield-17%
Payout RatioDoes MEI pay a reliable dividends?
See MEI dividend history and benchmarks| Methode Electronics dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Apr 17 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 01 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 13 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 1 day |
Does MEI pay a reliable dividends?
See MEI dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/29 09:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/05/03 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Methode Electronics, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Luke Junk | Baird |
| Gary Prestopino | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Christopher Van Horn | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |