---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-22-011644"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MEI"
cik: "0000065270"
company_name: "METHODE ELECTRONICS INC"
filed_at: "2022-06-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-25T01:44:49.217300+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Methode Electronics reports preliminary FY2022 EPS $2.68-2.72, below guidance of $3.05-3.15

## Summary
- Preliminary FY2022 net sales ~$1,164M (+7% YoY), within prior guidance of $1,160-1,170M.
- Diluted EPS expected $2.68-2.72, below prior guidance of $3.05-3.15 due to China COVID lockdowns, Ukraine conflict, and supply chain cost headwinds.
- FY2023 guidance: net sales $1,160-1,210M, diluted EPS $2.70-3.10; subject to COVID, chip shortages, and geopolitical risks.
- CEO cites record fifth consecutive year of sales growth but short-term earnings headwinds; strong balance sheet to navigate environment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-22-011644
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MEI
- cik: 0000065270
- company_name: METHODE ELECTRONICS INC
- filed_at: 2022-06-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/65270/000095017022011644/0000950170-22-011644-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/65270/000095017022011644/mei-20220614.htm

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