The revenue beat and affirmed guidance provide some support, but the large EPS miss and cash burn are likely to pressure the stock near-term. Watch for next quarter's profitability trajectory and any signs of cash flow improvement; the Industrial segment's strength is a positive offset.
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Executive Summary
Methode Electronics reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $265.4M (+10.4% YoY), beating the $238.3M consensus, but GAAP EPS of -$0.32 missed the -$0.20 estimate by 60%. The net loss widened to $11.4M from $10.3M a year ago, and operating cash flow turned negative at -$7.8M. The company affirmed its FY2027 guidance, but the large EPS miss and deteriorating profitability overshadow the revenue beat.
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Key Facts
- Revenue $265.4M vs consensus $238.3M (beat by 11.4%)
- GAAP EPS -$0.32 vs consensus -$0.20 (miss by 60%)
- Net loss $11.4M vs $10.3M in prior-year quarter
- Adjusted EBITDA $13.7M (5.2% of sales) vs $15.7M (6.5%) a year ago
- Operating cash flow -$7.8M vs +$25.1M in prior-year quarter
- Free cash flow -$10.9M vs +$18.0M
- Affirmed FY2027 guidance: net sales $1,025-1,075M, Adjusted EBITDA $72-82M
- Industrial segment sales up 27% YoY to $156.8M; Automotive segment flat at $105.7M
- Booked $75M peak annual revenue / ~$400M lifetime non-data center awards
Financial Impact
EPS miss of 60% (-$0.12 per share) and negative free cash flow of -$10.9M vs +$18.0M prior year
Risk Factors
- Continued net losses and negative free cash flow
- Tariff and trade policy uncertainty
- Dependence on automotive and data center end markets
- Restructuring and one-time costs may persist
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Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3355521 |
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Sep 2, 2026 29d ago | Press Release | $15.32 $14.65 | ▲ +4.37% | ▲ +3.22% | $15.28 (+0.23%) |
Aug 26, 2026 5w ago | Press Release | $17.78 $18.10 | ▼ −1.80% | ▼ −2.57% | $15.28 (+14.03%) |
Jul 31, 2026 9w ago | DEFA14A | $13.99 $16.67 | ▲ +19.16% | ▲ +15.65% | $15.28 (+9.26%) |
Jun 24, 2026 14w ago | 8-K | $18.00 $18.41 | ▲ +2.28% | ▲ +0.72% | $15.28 (−15.08%) |
Mar 18, 2026 28w ago | Press Release | $5.27 $5.70 | ▲ +8.10% | ▲ +10.31% | $15.28 (+189.91%) |
Mar 5, 2026 30w ago | 8-K | $6.61 $5.09 | ▲ +22.97% | ▲ +21.44% | $15.28 (−131.14%) |
Mar 5, 2026 30w ago | Press Release | $6.61 $5.09 | ▲ +22.97% | ▲ +21.44% | $15.28 (−131.14%) |
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