Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) Announces Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.11 EPS

Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The electronics maker reported ($0.37) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.26) by ($0.11), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $233.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $219.44 million. Methode Electronics had a negative return on equity of 8.01% and a negative net margin of 6.58%.

Methode Electronics Stock Performance

NYSE MEI opened at $6.49 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $7.92 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $7.51. Methode Electronics has a 1 year low of $5.08 and a 1 year high of $10.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $229.81 million, a P/E ratio of -3.57 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a current ratio of 2.55, a quick ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

Methode Electronics Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Investors of record on Friday, January 16th were issued a dividend of $0.05 per share. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 16th. Methode Electronics’s payout ratio is presently -11.24%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently commented on MEI. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Methode Electronics in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Zacks Research raised shares of Methode Electronics to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $8.50 price objective on Methode Electronics in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $8.50.

Key Stories Impacting Methode Electronics

Here are the key news stories impacting Methode Electronics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Closed sale of the dataMate business to Bel Fuse, a strategic divestiture intended to sharpen focus on higher‑growth power and data center solutions — supports longer‑term strategy. Methode Electronics Announces Sale of dataMate Business
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue topped street expectations — reported $233.7M (down 2.6% YoY) but above consensus, and cash & cash equivalents rose ~28.8% YoY to $133.7M — provides short‑term support against margin pressure. Methode Electronics, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Third-Quarter Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Other outlets highlighted a sales surprise in recent quarterly results that briefly pushed the stock higher intraday — evidence that top‑line beats can still trigger rallies despite earnings pressure. Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) surprises with Q4 CY2025 sales, stock soars
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call transcript is available for management color on end markets (auto electrification, data center power) and cost actions — useful for gauging execution but not an immediate price mover by itself. Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/outlook pieces and local earnings snapshots summarize results and consensus expectations but add limited new information beyond the release and call. Methode: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed estimates (reported a loss per share; consensus expected a smaller loss) and the company posted a net loss of $15.9M — a direct driver of downward pressure on the stock. MarketBeat MEI summary
• Negative Sentiment: Methode narrowed FY2026 sales guidance and cut its adjusted‑EBITDA forecast to $58–$62M (lowered profitability outlook) — this guidance reduction is the primary negative catalyst weighing on the share price. Methode Electronics, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Third-Quarter Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Operating cash flow declined (cash from operations down ~45% YoY) and margins compressed, amplifying concern that near‑term profitability recovery will be slow despite revenue resilience. Methode Electronics (MEI) Stock Rises on Q3 2026 Earnings

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Methode Electronics

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in Methode Electronics by 8.3% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 127,268 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $812,000 after purchasing an additional 9,787 shares during the period. Strs Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Methode Electronics in the first quarter valued at approximately $133,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its position in shares of Methode Electronics by 10.0% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 191,757 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $1,824,000 after buying an additional 17,418 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. bought a new position in shares of Methode Electronics during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $234,000. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd bought a new stake in Methode Electronics in the 2nd quarter valued at $107,000. 95.49% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Methode Electronics Company Profile

Methode Electronics, Inc is a Chicago-based global manufacturer of custom-engineered electronic and electromechanical components and assemblies. Founded in 1946, Methode specializes in providing solutions that integrate electrical connectors, sensors, switches, human-machine interface devices and power distribution modules. The company’s product portfolio addresses complex application requirements across a broad range of end markets, including automotive, industrial, energy, healthcare and data/telecommunications.

In its automotive segment, Methode develops advanced connector systems, circuit protection devices and thermal management solutions for internal combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles.