The earnings call reflected a positive outlook with increased sales, reduced costs, and strong program awards. However, challenges in automotive and commercial vehicle markets, cash flow issues, and an ongoing SEC subpoena present potential concerns.

Company Guidance

During the Methode Electronics Q2 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance indicating stable sales for the fiscal year, reaffirming expectations for flat sales compared to the previous year, while increasing the adjusted pretax income guidance to approximately breakeven. This adjustment reflects outperformance in the second quarter, where sales reached $293 million, aided by an extra week in the fiscal quarter contributing around $20 million. The company highlighted a sequential increase in EV sales, which made up 20% of total sales, and noted a robust order intake with over $50 million in annual program awards. Despite facing headwinds in the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors, Methode is experiencing tailwinds from data center growth. The leadership emphasized continued focus on execution, cost reduction, and managing cash flow, with the expectation of improved financial performance in fiscal 2026.

Increased Sales and Pretax Income

Sales for the quarter reached $293 million, with an adjusted pretax income of $9 million. This includes a sequential increase in EV-related sales from 18% to 20% of total sales.

Significant Reduction in Freight Costs

The company achieved a notable reduction in freight costs, particularly premium freight, contributing to improved operational execution and cost efficiency.

Data Center Segment Growth

Sales in Power Products for data center applications grew by approximately 50% year-over-year, contributing positively to the company's overall performance.

Strong Program Awards and Launches

The company secured over $50 million in annual program awards and is on track with 30 program launches in fiscal '25, with another 20+ programs planned for fiscal '26.

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Methode Electronics (MEI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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MEI Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Mar 06, 2025	2025 (Q3)	-0.12 / -	-0.33	―	―	―
Dec 05, 2024	2025 (Q2)	-0.17 / -0.05	-1.55	96.77% (+1.50)
Sep 05, 2024	2025 (Q1)	-0.31 / -0.52	0.02	-2700.00% (-0.54)
Jul 11, 2024	2024 (Q4)	-0.20 / -1.63	0.22	-840.91% (-1.85)
Mar 07, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.08 / -0.33	0.54	-161.11% (-0.87)
Dec 07, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.11 / -1.55	0.75	-306.67% (-2.30)
Sep 07, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.23 / 0.02	0.58	-96.55% (-0.56)
Jun 22, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.38 / 0.22	0.43	-48.84% (-0.21)
Mar 09, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.69 / 0.54	0.78	-30.77% (-0.24)
Dec 01, 2022	2023 (Q2)	0.64 / 0.75	0.72	4.17% (+0.03)

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MEI Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Dec 05, 2024	$11.61	$14.02	+20.76%
Sep 05, 2024	$9.93	$10.21	+2.82%
Jul 11, 2024	$9.23	$13.45	+45.72%
Mar 07, 2024	$20.33	$14.00	-31.14%

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