Methode Electronics (MEI) Expected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) is expected to be posting its Q1 2027 results after the market closes on Wednesday, September 2nd. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of ($0.27) per share and revenue of $237.9850 million for the quarter. Investors may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The electronics maker reported ($0.30) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.11) by ($0.19). The business had revenue of $298.10 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $238.46 million. Methode Electronics had a negative net margin of 3.50% and a negative return on equity of 5.59%. On average, analysts expect Methode Electronics to post $-1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $-0 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Methode Electronics Stock Performance

NYSE MEI opened at $18.31 on Monday. Methode Electronics has a twelve month low of $4.88 and a twelve month high of $20.38. The company has a quick ratio of 1.66, a current ratio of 2.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The stock has a market cap of $649.46 million, a P/E ratio of -18.13 and a beta of 1.50. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $15.93 and its 200 day simple moving average is $11.21.

Methode Electronics Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 17th were issued a dividend of $0.05 per share. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 17th. Methode Electronics’s payout ratio is presently -19.80%.

Institutional Trading of Methode Electronics

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in shares of Methode Electronics by 8.3% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 127,268 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $812,000 after acquiring an additional 9,787 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio bought a new stake in Methode Electronics during the 1st quarter worth approximately $133,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in Methode Electronics by 10.0% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 191,757 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $1,824,000 after acquiring an additional 17,418 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. acquired a new stake in Methode Electronics during the 2nd quarter valued at $234,000. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in Methode Electronics during the 2nd quarter valued at $107,000. 95.49% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently weighed in on MEI. Zacks Research upgraded Methode Electronics from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Barrington Research upgraded Methode Electronics from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $25.00 target price for the company in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Sidoti reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $17.00 price target on shares of Methode Electronics in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Methode Electronics in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Craig Hallum started coverage on Methode Electronics in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. They set a “buy” rating and a $30.00 price objective for the company. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $22.00.

About Methode Electronics

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.