Methode Electronics (MEI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Methode Electronics, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a global designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical and electronic components and assemblies. Serving a diverse set of industries including automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, medical, aerospace, and energy, the company develops solutions that enhance safety, connectivity, and efficiency. Since its founding in 1946, Methode has grown to become a key supplier to many of the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-1 suppliers.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses interconnects, sensors, switches, controls, and antennas, as well as battery management and power distribution systems. These offerings include high-reliability connectors for harsh environments, multifunction displays for vehicles, antenna systems for mobile devices, and specialized sensors for industrial automation. Methode’s in-house capabilities span tooling design, plastic injection molding, metal stamping, and electronics assembly, enabling end-to-end product development from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

Methode operates a global footprint with design centers, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. This extensive network allows the company to provide localized support to customers, comply with regional regulations, and quickly adapt to shifting supply chain demands. Over the years, Methode has pursued growth through targeted acquisitions and strategic partnerships, expanding both its technological expertise and geographic reach.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer James A. Lynch and a seasoned executive team, Methode continues to focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer collaboration. The company’s long history of engineering-driven solutions has positioned it to address evolving trends such as vehicle electrification, 5G infrastructure development, and smart home connectivity. With a commitment to quality and reliability, Methode Electronics strives to deliver differentiated products that meet the rigorous demands of modern electronic systems.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $10.02 to $10.57
• 50-Day Range: $6.27 to $10.41
• 52-Week Range: $5.08 to $17.45
• Volume: 566,161 shs
• Average Volume: 420,432 shs
• Market Capitalization: $366.55 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 5.45%
• Price Target: $10.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Methode Electronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Methode Electronics scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 512th out of 659 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: 1.3 / 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.

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 -3.91, 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 -3.91, 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 0.47. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.30% 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 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Methode Electronics has recently increased by 3.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Methode Electronics is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.56%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

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 151.35% 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

3.30% 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 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Methode Electronics has recently increased by 3.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.34

News Sentiment

Methode Electronics has a news sentiment score of 0.34. 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 0.65 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Methode Electronics this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for MEI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Methode Electronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 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 1.40% 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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MEI shares have decreased by 13.5% and is now trading at $10.1940.

How were Methode Electronics' earnings last quarter?

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 5th. The electronics maker reported ($0.21) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.17) by $0.04. The electronics maker earned $239.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $264.01 million. Methode Electronics had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.82% and a negative net margin of 8.57%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Methode Electronics have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Methode Electronics: Grakon LLC, Pacific Insight, Procoplast, Advanced Molding & Decoration, Hetronic, Tribotech, Value engineered products, and others.

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

• Last Earnings: 3/05/2025
• Today: 7/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/09/2025
• 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: 7,500
• Year Founded: 1946

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Methode Electronics: $10.50
• High Price Target: $14.00
• Low Price Target: $7.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +0.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.61)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$123.30 million
• Net Margins: -8.57%
• Pretax Margin: -7.75%
• Return on Equity: -2.82%
• Return on Assets: -1.52%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.47
• Current Ratio: 2.84
• Quick Ratio: 1.75

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.11 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.33
• Cash Flow: $4.37 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.38
• Book Value: $21.70 per share
• Price / Book: 0.48

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 35,690,000
• Free Float: 35,191,000
• Market Cap: $371.53 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.01