Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) Stock Price & Analysis
Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) is trading at USD 11.73, down 3.30% today, as of November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
MEI last closed at USD 12.13; today's session has ranged USD 11.66–12.42 on volume of 88,689 shares. Market capitalization is $418.12M, with a 52-week range of USD 4.88–20.38 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
What changed for MEI since Aug 31, 2025
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- Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) stock went from USD 7.73 (close of the week of Aug 25, 2025, split-adjusted) to USD 11.73, a +51.7% price change (+56.0% including dividends); the S&P 500 (SPY) moved +17.5% over the same period.
- MEI revenue over the last four reported quarters (through Aug 1, 2026) was $1.04B, -0.4% vs $1.05B in fiscal year 2025 (ended May 3, 2025), the last full year filed before September 2025; net income -$62.6M → -$36.8M (SEC 10-K / 10-Q).
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Key facts (MEI)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 1, 2026): revenue $1.04B, net income -$36.8M (-3.5% margin), free cash flow -$13.3M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.25 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 22 (range 16–30).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +77.4% vs S&P 500 +10.9%; 5Y -71.5% vs S&P 500 +71.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-02 (date not yet confirmed by the company), EPS estimate USD -0.18, revenue estimate $258M. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-12-02
- Dividend: USD 0.2 a year (yield 1.65%), paid quarterly; latest ex-dividend date 2026-10-16; annual dividends fell 10.6% a year 2022–2025.
- Short interest: 9.83% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 5.6 days to cover.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (MEI)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.16B | $1.18B | $1.11B | $1.05B | $1.02B | $1.04B |
| Gross profit | $265M | $264M | $179M | $163M | $202M | — |
| Operating income | $112M | $90.4M | -$112M | -$23.9M | $8.8M | $3.8M |
| Net income | $102M | $77.1M | -$123M | -$62.6M | -$35.7M | -$36.8M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.70 | $2.10 | -$3.48 | -$1.77 | -$1.01 | — |
| Free cash flow | $60.8M | $90.8M | -$2.7M | -$15.2M | $15.6M | -$13.3M |
| Gross margin | 22.8% | 22.4% | 16.0% | 15.6% | 19.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 9.6% | 7.7% | -10.0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Net margin | 8.8% | 6.5% | -11.1% | -6.0% | -3.5% | -3.5% |
| Revenue growth | +6.9% | +1.4% | -5.5% | -6.0% | -2.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $172M | $157M | $162M | $104M | $140M | — |
| Total debt | $211M | $307M | $331M | $318M | $325M | — |
Fiscal years end May. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 1, 2026) (MEI)
P/S 0.4x · EV/EBITDA 12.5x · EV/Sales 0.6x · P/B 0.7x · FCF yield -3.08% · Earnings yield -8.51% · Dividends paid in those quarters ÷ market cap 1.69% · Net debt $194M · EV $627M
Analysts (MEI)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.25 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 22 (low 16, high 30).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MEI)
| 1Y (from 2025-11-10) | 5Y (from 2021-11-08) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +77.4% | -71.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +10.9% | +71.1% |
| Per year | +77.5% | -22.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 101.6% | 68.6% |
| Max drawdown | -47.3% (Jun 2026→Nov 2026) | -88.6% (Jan 2023→Mar 2026) |
Dividends (MEI)
Annual dividend rate USD 0.20 per share, yield 1.65% at the current price. Paid over the last 12 months: USD 0.20 in 4 payments (quarterly).
Most recent ex-dividend date: Oct 16, 2026; payment date: Oct 30, 2026. To receive a dividend, shares must be owned before the ex-dividend date.
Latest change: cut 28.6% to USD 0.05 per payment from USD 0.07, starting with the Oct 29, 2025 ex-dividend date.
Payout ratio 36% of earnings · 5-year average yield 2.12% · annual dividends fell 10.6% a year from 2022 to 2025.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | USD 0.05 |
| 2026-07-17 | USD 0.05 |
| 2026-04-17 | USD 0.05 |
| 2026-01-16 | USD 0.05 |
| 2025-10-29 | USD 0.05 |
| 2025-07-21 | USD 0.07 |
| 2025-04-17 | USD 0.14 |
| 2025-01-17 | USD 0.14 |
Total by calendar year: 2022 USD 0.56 · 2023 USD 0.56 · 2024 USD 0.56 · 2025 USD 0.40.
Short interest (MEI)
3,457,767 shares sold short, 9.83% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 3,171,340 shares (+9.0%). Days to cover: 5.6 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
MEI earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jul 31, 2026 | −$0.22 | −$0.20 | Miss −10.0% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Apr 30, 2026 | −$0.30 | −$0.21 | Miss −42.9% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Jan 31, 2026 | −$0.37 | −$0.20 | Miss −85.0% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 | −$0.19 | −$0.19 | In line | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
MEI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $-0.18 | $0.14 | −$0.32 | $257.7M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $-0.14 | $-0.02 | −$0.12 | $246.4M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Apr 2027) | $-0.44 | $0.15 | −$0.60 | $1.06B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Apr 2028) | $0.41 | $0.70 | -41.4% | $1.12B | 3 |
MEI options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±24.5% (±$2.98) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Dec 2, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±12.0%.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 10 | 84.3% | ±12.2% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 38 | 92.4% | ±24.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 66 | 82.4% | ±28.4% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 157 | 78.0% | ±40.4% |
30-day implied volatility 88.6% vs 123.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 3. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC)
| Price | USD 11.73 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.30% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.13 |
| Open | USD 11.92 |
| Day Range | USD 11.66 – 12.42 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 4.88 – 20.38 |
| Volume | 88,689 shares |
| Market Cap | $418.12M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MEI)
Nexqual's technical model rates MEI "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.82 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 14.18) |
| MACD | -0.69 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MEI)
Wall Street analysts rate MEI "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 22 (range USD 16–30), per Nexqual as of November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 22 |
| High Target | USD 30 |
| Low Target | USD 16 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (MEI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.18 |
| Revenue Estimate | $257.75M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD -0.22 vs est -0.2 ▼ miss |
| 2026-04-30 | USD -0.3 vs est -0.21 ▼ miss |
| 2026-01-31 | USD -0.37 vs est -0.2 ▼ miss |
| 2025-10-31 | USD -0.19 vs est -0.2 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MEI)
| Total Revenue | $1.04B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.40% |
| Gross Margin | +19.84% |
| Operating Margin | -1.24% |
| Profit Margin | -3.52% |
| ROE | -5.45% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.5 |
| Current Ratio | 2.41 |
| Total Cash | $116.20M |
| Total Debt | $334.50M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Aug 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$13.30M (-1.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MEI)
Nexqual rates Methode Electronics, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +1.4% (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026 vs the 4 before, SEC), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 20%, operating 0% (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC; the May 2026 quarter alone accounts for 287% of operating income) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $116M cash and investments vs $311M debt (Aug 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$13M (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -6%, ROA -2.9% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (MEI)
| Insider Ownership | +1.75% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +106.58% |
| Shares Outstanding | 35.65M |
| Float | 32.33M |
| Short % of Float | +9.83% |
Source: Nexqual, November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
Leadership (MEI)
Methode Electronics, Inc. is led by Jonathan B. DeGaynor, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Jonathan B. DeGaynor |
|---|---|
| VP of Corporate Finance, Principal Accounting Officer & CFO | Laura Michele Kowalchik |
| Senior Vice President of Global Automotive Business | Lars Ullrich |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | Mark Shermetaro |
| Chief Strategy Officer | Bradley J. Corrodi |
Major Backers & Investors (MEI)
Notable institutional backers of Methode Electronics, Inc. include SmallCap World Fund Inc, T. Rowe Price, AIGH Capital Management LLC, according to Nexqual as of November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 7.97% |
| T. Rowe Price | 6.67% |
| AIGH Capital Management LLC | 5.56% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 5.25% |
| Federated Hermes, Inc. | 3.8% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 3.55% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.72% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.24% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4% |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 3.53% |
Source: Nexqual, November 10, 2026 at 16:31 UTC.
Legal & Regulatory Risks from Methode Electronics, Inc.'s Latest 10-K (filed 2026-06-24)
- We are, and in the future may be, subject to securities class action and other litigation, which may harm our business and results of operations.
- We are involved in legal proceedings and government investigations related to various matters, including securities litigation, and may become involved in other legal proceedings, as well as government investigations and inquiries, that arise from time to time in the future.
- We have been, and in the future may be, subject to government investigations and inquiries which may harm our business and results of operations.
- Increased public awareness regarding environmental risks may result in more legal or customer requirements, or industry standards to reduce or mitigate environmental risks.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, Item 1A, official filing.
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