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MEI Stock Forecast: Methode Electronics, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 28 Aug 2026
$18
+2.42% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Methode Electronics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $21 — +15.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 28 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$631.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
85 / 100
Median analyst target
$21
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$298.1M+15.9% y/y
Operating income$10.9M
Net income$400K
Free cash flow−$900K
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+27.5%
1M
+23.0%
YTD
+179.0%
1Y
+139.1%
From 52W high
−5.9%
From 52W low
+264.3%
$5
$19
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

MEI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Methode Electronics, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 28 Aug 2026
85 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
93
Value
83
Accruals
82
Issuance
67
Growth
66
Quality
56
Size
51
Revisions
48
Volatility
38

Momentum (93): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Volatility (38): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

MEI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MEI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15$20$25$30Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MEIHigh $30Median $21Low $16

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
2 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $16Median $21High $30

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
29 June 2026Barrington ResearchUpgradeOutperform$25
26 June 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$8.50$16
26 June 2026Sidoti & Co.DowngradeNeutral$17
5 Dec 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral
11 Sept 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral
15 Apr 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral
7 Mar 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral
25 Feb 2025Sidoti & Co.UpgradeBuy
6 Dec 2024BairdMaintainsNeutral
6 Sept 2024BairdMaintainsNeutral
22 July 2024BairdMaintainsNeutral
9 Apr 2024JefferiesInitiatesHold
7 Mar 2024Sidoti & Co.DowngradeNeutral
13 June 2023BairdMaintainsNeutral
25 May 2023Barrington ResearchReiteratesMarket Perform
22 Nov 2022JefferiesInitiatesBuy
15 June 2022BairdMaintainsNeutral
20 Jan 2022Barrington ResearchInitiatesMarket Perform
19 Mar 2020B. Riley FBRDowngradeNeutral
19 Mar 2020B. Riley SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MEI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

MEI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 28 Aug 2026, Methode Electronics, Inc. returned +139.1% against +19.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MEI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
50100150200250Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MEIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

MEI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−230.3%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.4×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

Price / book
0.9×

Cheaper than 76% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.4×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
15.9%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
15.9%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Gross margin
24.2%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.0%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Net margin
−3.5%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−5.2%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.7%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 26% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Methode Electronics, Inc. has a market value of $631.1M and an enterprise value of $842.0M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $1.0B. The latest quarter grew 15.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$35.7M, a −3.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.01.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $15.6M, after $22.4M of capital spending.

  • Methode Electronics, Inc. spent $0.0 on share buybacks and $8.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 35.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 14.4×; forward P/E: 43.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.13%, paying out 36% of earnings.

  • Methode Electronics, Inc. employs 6,650 people $153K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · market figures as at 28 Aug 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

MEI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelElectronic Components
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MEIMethode Electronics, Inc.$631.1M
85
LYTSLSI Industries, Inc.$723.6M
41
LPTHLightPath Technologies, Inc.$745.2M
37
KOPNKopin Corp.$817.3M
36
DAKTDaktronics, Inc.$932.2M
73
OPTXSyntec Optics Holdings, Inc.$339.5M
37
MPTIM-tron Industries, Inc.$332.7M
55

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News

Latest MEI news & analysis

Methode Electronics Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results Conference Call

GlobeNewsWire · 26 Aug 2026neutral

Methode Electronics announced it will release its first quarter fiscal 2027 results for the period ended August 1, 2026, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, after market close. The announcement was made on August 26, 2026.

Why it matters — MEI watchers will want to note the scheduled date for the company's upcoming first quarter fiscal 2027 earnings release and conference call.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MEI stock

What is the MEI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Methode Electronics, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $21, with estimates ranging from $16 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is MEI stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Methode Electronics, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Methode Electronics, Inc. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 28 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MEI?

As at 28 Aug 2026, Methode Electronics, Inc. ranks 85 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (93 of 100).

Will MEI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +15.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Methode Electronics, Inc. 85 out of 100 as at 28 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MEI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Methode Electronics, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MEI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $16 to $30 over the next 12 months.

How has MEI stock performed over the past year?

Methode Electronics, Inc. returned +139.1% over the 12 months to 28 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Methode Electronics, Inc. do?

Methode Electronics, Inc. is a global supplier of custom-engineered mechatronic solutions for original equipment manufacturers.

What is the latest news on MEI?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 26 Aug 2026): "Methode Electronics Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results Conference Call". Methode Electronics announced it will release its first quarter fiscal 2027 results for the period ended August 1, 2026, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, after market close. The announcement was made on August 26, 2026.

Company

About Methode Electronics, Inc.

Methode Electronics, Inc. is a global supplier of custom-engineered mechatronic solutions for original equipment manufacturers. The company designs and produces products used in user interfaces, LED lighting systems, power distribution, sensors, and related electronic and electromechanical applications. Its business is organized around Automotive, Industrial, and Interface segments, serving markets such as transportation, cloud computing infrastructure, construction equipment, consumer appliances, aerospace, and other industrial end uses. Methode Electronics focuses on application-specific components that are integrated into customer platforms, including switches, lighting modules, connectors, cable assemblies, and power-management products. With sales, engineering, and manufacturing operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Methode Electronics plays a specialized role in supplying engineered hardware that supports performance, control, and connectivity across multiple global industries.

CEO Mr. Jonathan B. DeGaynor · 6,650 employees · United States · https://www.methode.com