Methode Electronics (MEI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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. The industrial and energy divisions offer control devices, fluid and thermal management technologies and power electronics modules for agriculture, construction, renewable energy and critical infrastructure. Methode’s data and telecom business supplies precision connectors and cable assemblies for networks, servers and storage systems, catering to equipment manufacturers and service providers worldwide.

With operations spanning North America, Europe and Asia, Methode maintains a global network of manufacturing, engineering and sales facilities to support original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. This decentralized footprint enables localized customer support and optimized supply chain management. Methode Electronics is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MEI and is overseen by a management team with decades of experience in electronics and manufacturing industries.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.19 to $8.52
• 50-Day Range: $6.17 to $8.42
• 52-Week Range: $5.08 to $17.45
• Volume: 189,808 shs
• Average Volume: 409,294 shs
• Market Capitalization: $293.65 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 3.36%
• Price Target: $11.25
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Methode Electronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Methode Electronics scored higher than 67% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 313th out of 667 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Methode Electronics has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Methode Electronics has a consensus price target of $11.25, representing about 34.3% upside from its current price of $8.38.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Methode Electronics has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Methode Electronics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.40) to $0.37 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Methode Electronics is -5.41, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Methode Electronics is -5.41, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Methode Electronics has a P/B Ratio of 0.43. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.13% of the float of Methode Electronics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Methode Electronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Methode Electronics has recently decreased by 2.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Methode Electronics pays a meaningful dividend of 3.50%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Methode Electronics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Methode Electronics will have a dividend payout ratio of 75.68% in the coming year. This indicates that Methode Electronics may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.13% of the float of Methode Electronics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Methode Electronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Methode Electronics has recently decreased by 2.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.43

News Sentiment

Methode Electronics has a news sentiment score of 0.43. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Methode Electronics this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for MEI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Methode Electronics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.20% of the stock of Methode Electronics is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

95.49% of the stock of Methode Electronics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MEI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MEI shares performed this year?

Methode Electronics' stock was trading at $11.79 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MEI shares have decreased by 28.9% and is now trading at $8.3780.

How were Methode Electronics' earnings last quarter?

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September, 9th. The electronics maker reported ($0.22) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $0.18. The electronics maker had revenue of $240.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $224.57 million. Methode Electronics had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.27% and a negative net margin of 5.30%.
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Does Methode Electronics have any subsidiaries?

Methode Electronics subsidiaries include Grakon LLC, Pacific Insight, Procoplast, Advanced Molding & Decoration, Hetronic, Tribotech, Value engineered products, and more.

Who are Methode Electronics' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Methode Electronics include AQR Capital Management LLC (3.44%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.36%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (2.28%) and Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.53%). Insiders that own company stock include Joseph Elias Khoury, David P Blom, Jonathan B Degaynor, Mary A Lindsey, Donald W Duda, Walter J Aspatore, Lars Ullrich and Brian J Cadwallader.
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How do I buy shares of Methode Electronics?

Shares of MEI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Methode Electronics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Methode Electronics investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Humana (HUM), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 7/21/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 7/21/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Last Earnings: 9/09/2025
• Today: 9/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 12/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 4/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC - CONNECTORS
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MEI
• CIK: 65270
• Web: www.methode.com
• Phone: (708) 867-6777
• Fax: 708-867-6999
• Employees: 6,500
• Year Founded: 1946

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Methode Electronics: $11.25
• High Price Target: $14.00
• Low Price Target: $8.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +34.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.55)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$62.60 million
• Net Margins: -5.30%
• Pretax Margin: -4.18%
• Return on Equity: -5.27%
• Return on Assets: -2.82%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.47
• Current Ratio: 2.50
• Quick Ratio: 1.63

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.05 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.28
• Cash Flow: $0.56 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.94
• Book Value: $19.55 per share
• Price / Book: 0.43

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 35,210,000
• Free Float: 34,785,000
• Market Cap: $293.65 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.07