---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-25-033707"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MEI"
cik: "0000065270"
company_name: "METHODE ELECTRONICS INC"
filed_at: "2025-03-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-25T11:53:28.436103+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Methode Electronics Q3 net loss $14.4M ($0.41/share); reaffirms FY2026 growth guidance

## Summary
- Net sales $239.9M, pre-tax loss $8.2M; net loss $14.4M ($0.41 diluted EPS).
- Adjusted net loss $7.2M ($0.21/share); free cash flow $19.6M vs $12.2M prior year.
- Automotive segment sales down 17.2% to $115.7M; Industrial segment up 4.5% to $111.9M on data center demand.
- Q4 guidance: net sales $240-255M, pre-tax loss to $3M income; FY2026 outlook reaffirmed for sales growth and positive pre-tax income.
- Debt $327.9M; full compliance with all covenants; 53 new programs planned, 20 launched this fiscal year.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-25-033707
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MEI
- cik: 0000065270
- company_name: METHODE ELECTRONICS INC
- filed_at: 2025-03-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/65270/000095017025033707/0000950170-25-033707-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/65270/000095017025033707/mei-20250305.htm

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