MEI at a glance
METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI, SEC CIK 65270) filed its latest 10-K annual report on June 24, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 2, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 25, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 5, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended May 2, 2026 (FY2026), METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) reported revenue of $1.0 billion (down 2.8% from FY2025) and a net loss of $35.7 million. Diluted EPS was -$1.01.
- As of June 30, 2026, 29 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) shares worth $296.2 million in 13F-HR filings.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2026
- $1.0B
- −2.8% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 0 sells
- No open-market trades
- 13F holders
- 29 funds
- $296.2M · +2 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 25, 2026
- Item 5.02
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended May 2, 2026
Risk Factors
- SEC investigations concluded with no enforcement action, pending dismissal motion in related securities class action (filed Aug–Oct 2024)
- Geopolitical tensions including U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict risk raising fuel and energy costs, increasing production and logistics expenses globally
- Significant dependence on global supply chain vulnerable to tariffs, trade policy changes, and disruptions in Canada, China, Egypt, Europe, Mexico
- Competitive risk from OEM customers’ lengthy sales cycles and potential loss of supply contracts amid intense competition and innovation pressures
- $400M revolving credit facility maturing Oct 2027 with covenants; refinancing risks amid volatile credit markets and rising interest rates
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $1,019.2M, down 2.8% YoY from $1,048.1M; excluding FX translation, sales declined $65.2M; Industrial segment up $36.9M, Automotive down $41.2M
- Gross margin 19.8% vs 15.6%; Industrial margin 31.9% vs 29.6%, Automotive margin 5.9% vs 0.9%, Interface margin 23.9% vs 24.5%
- Industrial segment best performer: income $114.6M (21.9% margin); Automotive worst performer: loss $30.1M (-6.4% margin) with sales $467.7M
- Cash flow from operations $38.0M vs $26.4M; Capex $22.4M vs $41.6M; dividends paid $8.3M down from $20.4M; $15.2M proceeds from dataMate divestiture; $20M credit facility prepayment
- Management highlights ongoing risks from tariffs, inflation, supply chain, geopolitical conflicts, and evolving EV demand; anticipates continued margin pressure and cautious liquidity management
Business Overview
- Core business model: Global supplier of custom-engineered mechatronic solutions, focusing on power distribution, LED lighting, sensor applications primarily for Automotive, Industrial, and Interface markets
- New/changed segments: Divested dataMate business in Interface segment Q4 FY 2026; Medical segment discontinued as of FY 2025
- Strategic shift: Increased emphasis on mitigating tariff impacts via price adjustments, supply chain optimization due to new 2025 tariffs; winding down consumer appliance business in Interface segment
- Quantitative metric: Workforce approximately 6,650 employees with 93.9% outside U.S.; Automotive sales share decreased to 45.9% of net sales FY 2026 from 53.7% FY 2024, Industrial segment grew to 51.4%
- Noteworthy fact: FY 2026 marked by significant legal and regulatory investigations including SEC inquiry concluded May 2026 with no enforcement, plus ongoing securities class action litigation
AI summary of the MEI 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Aug 1, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $265.4M, up 10.4% YoY from $240.5M, driven by Industrial growth
- Gross margin 18.0% vs 18.1%; net loss $11.4M vs $10.3M
- Industrial best segment: sales $156.8M, up 27.0%; margin 29.3% vs 32.1%
- Interface weakest segment: sales $2.9M, down 73.4%; margin negative 24.1% vs 31.2%
- Cash $116.2M vs $121.1M; operating cash flow negative $7.8M vs positive $25.1M; $10.1M debt repayment
- Outlook: liquidity sufficient 12 months; headwinds from tariffs, supply disruptions, inflation, geopolitics and slower EV adoption
Risk Factors
- No material changes identified; 10-Q refers investors to May 2, 2026 Form 10-K risk factors
- Additional unknown or currently immaterial risks potentially materially affecting business, financial condition, or operating results
- Share-buyback authorization expired June 17, 2026, leaving $0 available under the program
AI summary of the MEI 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- 2027 LTI awards cover five executives, including CEO Jonathan DeGaynor, aligning retention with operating and shareholder-return objectives
- CEO received 155,840 RSUs and 155,840 target PSUs, plus a separate 150,000 RSU award vesting fully September 22, 2031
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- Stockholders rejected Mr. Blom’s election by less than a majority of votes cast
- Board rejected his conditional resignation, overriding the failed majority vote
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Seven directors elected, with David P. Blom receiving 7,050,790 votes for versus 21,241,811 against
- Six directors received majority support, led by Jonathan B. DeGaynor with 28,114,145 votes for
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Fiscal Q1 2026 results released for quarter ended August 1, 2026
- Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, containing financial results and management commentary
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Fiscal Q1 2027 sales rose 10.4% to $265.4M, led by Industrial growth of 27.0% to $156.8M
- Profitability deteriorated despite growth: net loss widened to $11.4M, while adjusted EBITDA fell to $13.7M from $15.7M
AI summaries of MEI 8-K current reports filed with the SEC. What 8-K item codes mean
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowalchik Laura Michele | D | Oct 1, 2026 | 14,012 | $14.29 |
| Erwin John Thomas | A | Sep 22, 2026 | 18,045 | - |
| Cadwallader Brian J | A | Sep 22, 2026 | 9,186 | - |
| Ullrich Lars | A | Sep 22, 2026 | 27,625 | - |
| LINDSEY MARY A | A | Sep 22, 2026 | 9,186 | - |
| SCHWABERO MARK D | A | Sep 22, 2026 | 9,186 | - |
| CROWTHER BRUCE K | A | Sep 22, 2026 | 9,186 | - |
| Bobek Therese M | A | Sep 22, 2026 | 9,186 | - |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $1.0B | $1.0B |
| Gross Profit | - | $163.4M | $202.2M |
| Operating Income | - | -$23.9M | $8.8M |
| Net Income | - | -$62.6M | -$35.7M |
| Gross Margin | - | 15.6% | 19.8% |
| Op. Margin | - | -2.3% | 0.9% |
| Net Margin | - | -6.0% | -3.5% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.3B |
| Equity | $766.0M | $693.3M | $677.5M |
| ROE | - | -9.0% | -5.3% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $-1.77 | $-1.01 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $26.4M | $38.0M |
| CapEx | - | $41.6M | $22.4M |
Source: XBRL data in METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate MEI share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 29 | $296.2M |
| Q1 2026 | 27 | $86.8M |
| Q4 2025 | 25 | $103.9M |
| Q3 2025 | 25 | $133.9M |
| Q2 2025 | 27 | $196.3M |
| Q1 2025 | 22 | $107.0M |
| Q4 2024 | 18 | $171.0M |
| Q3 2024 | 14 | $83.4M |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 187 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
MEI filing archive
AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
10-K annual reports
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oct 5, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Sep 25, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Sep 17, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 3, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Sep 2, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Sep 2, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 10, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 10, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 10, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 10, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 10, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 4, 2026 | - | - | - |
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MEI SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Which institutions hold MEI stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($65.7 million), Ameriprise Financial ($35.5 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($28.6 million), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($27.2 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($25.2 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was MEI's revenue in fiscal year 2026?
For the fiscal year ended May 2, 2026 (FY2026), METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) reported revenue of $1.0 billion (down 2.8% from FY2025) and a net loss of $35.7 million. Diluted EPS was -$1.01. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in MEI's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed June 24, 2026, METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) flagged: SEC investigations concluded with no enforcement action, pending dismissal motion in related securities class action (filed Aug–Oct 2024). Geopolitical tensions including U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict risk raising fuel and energy costs, increasing production and logistics expenses globally. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did MEI report in its latest 8-K?
METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) filed an 8-K on September 25, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers). 2027 LTI awards cover five executives, including CEO Jonathan DeGaynor, aligning retention with operating and shareholder-return objectives.
What are the latest MEI SEC filings?
METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) filed its latest 10-K annual report on June 24, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 2, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 25, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 5, 2026.
What is MEI's SEC CIK number?
METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 65270. EDGAR lists every MEI filing under that number.
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