Methode Electronics Q1 Loss Widens but Industrial Sales Surge 27% on Data Center Demand
MEI has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $4.88.
Summary
Methode Electronics posted a wider Q1 loss of $0.32/share on 10.4% revenue growth, driven by strong Industrial segment performance and new business awards, while amending its credit facility and affirming fiscal 2027 guidance.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · MEI
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Q1 Net Loss Widens to $11.4M
Net loss of $11.4 million ($0.32/share) vs $10.3 million ($0.29/share) prior-year, despite revenue growth of 10.4% to $265.4 million.
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Industrial Segment Sales Surge 27%
Industrial net sales rose $33.3 million to $156.8 million, driven by higher data center, on-highway, and off-highway lighting volumes.
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$75M New Non-Data Center Awards
Booked new awards representing $75 million of peak annual revenue, or approximately $400 million of lifetime revenue.
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Credit Facility Amended
Extended certain maturities one year to October 2028 and reduced revolving credit facility from $400 million to $375 million.
Analysis · MEI · Manufacturing
Methode Electronics reported a Q1 net loss of $11.4 million ($0.32/share), wider than the prior-year loss of $10.3 million, despite a 10.4% revenue increase to $265.4 million. The Industrial segment drove growth with a 27% sales jump to $156.8 million, led by data center demand, while the Interface segment shrank sharply due to the dataMate divestiture. The company also booked $75 million in new non-data center awards and amended its revolving credit facility, extending maturities to October 2028 while reducing the facility size from $400 million to $375 million. Management affirmed full-year guidance, signaling confidence in the transformation despite near-term losses.
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