NYSE$MEI
Methode Electronics Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Methode Electronics reported a net loss for Q4 2024, impacted by goodwill impairment and operational inefficiencies, but achieved positive free cash flow and reduced net debt.
Methode Electronics reported Q4 2024 financial results with net sales of $277.3 million and a net loss of $57.3 million, or $1.63 per diluted share. The results were impacted by a goodwill impairment in the North American Automotive reporting unit and operational inefficiencies. However, the company achieved positive free cash flow of $15.8 million and reduced net debt to $169.4 million.
- Net sales were $277.3 million.
- Electric and hybrid vehicle applications accounted for 14% of net sales.
- Net loss was $57.3 million, or $1.63 per diluted share.
- Free cash flow was $15.8 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Methode · Revenue · Quarterly
$277M
Revenue by segment
Methode · $298M total across 3 segments · Q4 2026
- Industrial$151M—50.8%
- Automotive$145M—48.6%
- Interface$1.8M—0.6%
Forward guidance
For fiscal 2025, the company expects net sales to be similar to fiscal 2024 and adjusted pre-tax income to be approaching breakeven. For fiscal 2026, the company expects net sales to be greater than fiscal 2025 and pre-tax income to be positive and notably greater than fiscal 2025.
Tailwinds
- Successful launch of multiple new programs
- The ultimate take rates on new EV programs
- Success and timing of cost recovery actions
- Global economic stability
- Any acquisitions or divestitures
Headwinds
- Inflation
- Supply chain disruptions
- Potential restructuring efforts
- Potential impairments
- Dependence on the automotive, commercial vehicle, and construction industries
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-1.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-3.2%
Avg return
5 days after
-6.2%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
30 / 65 earnings
Positive
+46.2%
Q4 2024
Best reaction
-32.9%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2026 | -12.6% | -22.3% | -22.5% | |
| Q2 2026 | -11.2% | -21.5% | -22.9% | |
| Q1 2026 | +12.8% | +9.1% | -7.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.1% | -2.2% | -27.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -28.9% | -34.7% | -41.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | +9.6% | +12.6% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | -3.2% | -3.0% | +10.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +46.2% | +47.1% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -32.9% | -37.0% | -42.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -11.8% | -12.6% | -14.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -22.2% | -24.1% | -21.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | -12.7% | -15.3% | -25.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -9.8% | -11.7% | -12.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +10.0% | +5.5% | -2.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.8% | -4.9% | -8.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.1% | -10.9% | -18.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.3% | -7.8% | -5.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.9% | +1.3% | +9.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -10.3% | -8.2% | -8.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.9% | +2.3% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.6% | +10.6% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.0% | +6.4% | +7.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.4% | -4.8% | -4.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.5% | -6.0% | -6.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.0% | -4.3% | -15.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +14.3% | +13.5% | +8.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +11.7% | +11.2% | +19.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -1.2% | +0.6% | +7.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.0% | +9.6% | +7.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | -23.0% | -24.8% | -22.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.3% | -1.5% | -10.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -11.2% | -8.4% | -13.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | +1.0% | +1.1% | -0.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -7.3% | -12.1% | -9.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.9% | -2.1% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.8% | +5.3% | +4.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.7% | +0.8% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +9.2% | +9.4% | +5.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.7% | -2.8% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +6.0% | +6.6% | +15.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -8.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +17.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -29.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -16.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +19.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -14.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +43.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +35.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +10.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -18.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -18.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -18.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -16.6% | — | — |
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