earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Methode reports preliminary FY2023 record sales $1,183M; EPS below guidance range
METHODE ELECTRONICS INC
2023-FY EPS reported
$2.10
revenue$1,179,600,000
- Record FY2023 net sales ~$1,183M (+2% YoY), above guidance of $1,155-1,180M.
- GAAP diluted EPS expected $2.10-$2.14, below prior guidance of $2.50-$2.60 due to acquisition costs and higher expenses.
- FY2024 guidance: net sales $1,150-1,200M; diluted EPS $1.55-$1.75, citing program roll-offs and market headwinds.
- FY2025 guidance: net sales $1,250-1,350M; operating margin 11-12%; ~11% organic growth from FY2024 midpoint.
- CEO cites unexpected early sunsetting of an EV program in FY2024 due to customer technology change.