Methode Electronics cuts dividend by 28.6%
On October 17, 2025, Methode Electronics (MEI) announced a dividend cut of 28.6% to 5 cents quarterly. This is the second dividend cut this year for the global supplier of custom-engineered solutions.
Methode Electronics Inc. (NYSE: MEI) has announced a 64.3% reduction in its dividend for 2025, lowering the quarterly payout to $0.05 per share. On an annualized basis, shareholders will receive $0.20 per share, representing a dividend yield of 2.8% based on the current share price of $7.12. The ex-dividend date is October 29, 2025.
The company, active in electronic manufacturing services, has not maintained a consistent record of dividend growth. Over the past five and ten years, Methode’s dividend has decreased at compound annual rates of –14.6% and –5.7%, respectively.
As of October 21, 2025, the stock shows a year-to-date total return of –36.7%. MEI already did a 50% dividend cut this summer.