Market Cap
$491.5M
MEI
METHODE ELECTRONICS INC
$15.28 ▲ +6.96%
Prev close $14.29Market cap$491.5M
12-mo target$22.00 (+44.1%)
High Impact Filing (7/10)25 New Institutional Positions9 Institutional Exits Software & IT
Snapshot
The big-picture read on MEI right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Small Cap
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$461.5M
Inst. Activity
25 buys / 9 sells
SEC Reports
5
Press Releases
2
Price chart 30d -15.6%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
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Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 22, 2026 other
Methode Electronics to Host Investor Day at New York Stock Exchange on December 17, 2026
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a leadi
Sep 22, 2026 Insider
Schulz Stacie was granted 4,922 shares
Chief Accounting Officer
Sep 22, 2026 Insider
Cadwallader Brian J was granted 9,186 shares
Director
Sep 22, 2026 Insider
Sep 2, 2026 SEC Kowalchik Laura Michele was granted 41,831 shares
Chief Financial Officer
Methode Electronics reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $265.4M (+10.4% YoY), beating the $238.3M consensus, but GAAP EPS of -
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 7/10
Methode Electronics reported a Q4 2026 EPS of -$0.30, significantly missing the consensus estimate of -$0.14 by 114.3%.
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 6/10
Methode Electronics filed two DEFA14A definitive additional proxy soliciting materials on July 31, 2026, both filed by t
DEFA14A — Impact 4/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC — ADD
1,251,002 shares ($23.7M)
Analyst ratings buy % +0.0%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Barrington Research | UPGRADE | Outperform | 55% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Sidoti & Co. | DOWNGRADE | Neutral | 36% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 54% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57% |
Price targets
Where 4 covering analysts think MEI trades over the next 12 months.
$22.00 +44.1% upside Strong Buy
Current$15.27 Low$16.00 Median$21.00 High$30.00 4 analysts
$16.00$30.00
Analyst rating None as of Oct 2, 2026
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
5 SEC filing reports analyzed · 0 bullish, 3 bearish, 1 mixed, 1 neutral · avg impact 5.8/10.Plus 2 press releases.
BEARISHPRESS-RELEASE7/10
Methode Electronics reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $265.4M (+10.4% YoY), beating the $238.3M consensu
Sep 2, 2026
BEARISHPRESS-RELEASE6/10
Methode Electronics reported a Q4 2026 EPS of -$0.30, significantly missing the consensus estimate o
Aug 26, 2026
NEUTRALDEFA14A4/10
Methode Electronics filed two DEFA14A definitive additional proxy soliciting materials on July 31, 2
Jul 31, 2026
MIXED8-K6/10
Methode Electronics reported Q4 FY2026 adjusted EPS of -$0.30, a 42.9% miss vs consensus of -$0.21,
Jun 25, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 22, 2026
other
Methode Electronics to Host Investor Day at New York Stock Exchange on December 17, 2026
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a leading global supplier of custom-engineered solutions
Sep 16, 2026
dividend
Methode Electronics’ Board Approves Dividend
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a leading global supplier of custom-engineered solutions
Sep 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MEI — 62.4% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 349,804 | Exempt: 13,106 | TRF Vol: 560,721 | Short Ratio: 62.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 3, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MEI — 74.5% short (0.8M / 1.1M)
Short: 826,450 | Exempt: 76,751 | TRF Vol: 1,108,659 | Short Ratio: 74.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 2, 2026
earnings
Methode Electronics, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Financial Results
Continued transformation progress drove robust revenue growth and operational excellence gains Continued transformation progress drove robust revenue
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $-0.18 | $-0.25–$-0.12 | 7.0% | -107.8% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.3B | 3 |
| Next Q | $-0.14 | $-0.28–$-0.06 | 61.3% | -79.2% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | 3 |
| Current FY | $-0.44 | $-0.69–$-0.26 | 58.6% | -106.2% | 1↑ 0↓ | $1.1B | 3 |
| Next FY | $0.41 | $-0.07–$0.69 | 192.5% | -37.9% | 1↑ 0↓ | $1.1B | 3 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $-0.177 | — |
| 7d ago | $-0.137 | -0.040 |
| 30d ago | $-0.085 | -0.092 |
| 60d ago | $-0.085 | -0.092 |
| 90d ago | $0.140 | -0.317 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own MEI (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $461.5M total value (24,324,406 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, AMERIPRISE, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 25 institutions added/increased vs 9 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 3,464,774 | $65.7M | 14.2% | — |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 1,870,511 | $35.5M | 7.7% | DOUBLED +124.8% |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1,505,404 | $28.6M | 6.2% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1,432,391 | $27.2M | 5.9% | — |
| FEDERATED HERMES, INC. | 1,353,621 | $25.7M | 5.6% | — |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1,328,497 | $25.2M | 5.5% | — |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1,266,388 | $24.0M | 5.2% | — |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 1,251,002 | $23.7M | 5.1% | ADD +31.9% |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 974,384 | $18.5M | 4.0% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 908,696 | $17.2M | 3.7% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | ADD | 948,761 | 1,251,002 | +31.9% | $23.7M |
| DRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | NEW | — | 852,786 | — | $16.2M |
| HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | TRIM | 853,403 | 627,323 | -26.5% | $11.9M |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | TRIM | 617,973 | 425,066 | -31.2% | $8.1M |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | DOUBLED | 21,915 | 262,646 | +1098.5% | $5.0M |
| SEI INVESTMENTS CO | TRIM | 465,973 | 248,378 | -46.7% | $4.7M |
| PANAGORA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | DOUBLED | 93,621 | 228,046 | +143.6% | $4.3M |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 331,701 | 187,881 | -43.4% | $3.6M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | TRIM | 363,692 | 183,309 | -49.6% | $3.5M |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | DOUBLED | 40,551 | 160,964 | +296.9% | $3.1M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
12 insiders, 39 transactions. Net $0.00 — $0.00 bought, $0.00 sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Schulz Stacie | Chief Accounting Officer | AWARD | 4,922 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Cadwallader Brian J | Director | AWARD | 9,186 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Kowalchik Laura Michele | Chief Financial Officer | AWARD | 41,831 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | LINDSEY MARY A | Director | AWARD | 9,186 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Ullrich Lars | SVP Global Automotive Business | AWARD | 27,625 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Erwin John Thomas | CPO & EHS Officer | AWARD | 18,045 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Vyverberg Kerry A. | General Counsel | AWARD | 16,634 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | SCHWABERO MARK D | Director | AWARD | 9,186 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | DeGaynor Jonathan B | CEO and President | AWARD | 155,840 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Blom David P | Director | AWARD | 9,186 | — | — |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for MEI.
Shares short
3,171,340
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+12.7%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
3.4
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈8.9%
Estimate — not % of float
All MEI filing & press-release reports (7)
- PRESS-RELEASE reportSep 2, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 26, 2026
- DEFA14A reportJul 31, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 25, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMar 18, 2026
- 8-K reportMar 5, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMar 5, 2026