Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.57
Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
MEI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is flat.
MEI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.1%
Trailing DPS$0.57
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout47.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-10.6%
5Y CAGR-1.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield4.4%
1Y Total Return56.5%
5Y Total Return-64.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,54410Y ago$6,38920Y ago$23,707
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MEI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
MEI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Methode Electronics, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 47.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MEI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -10.6% and 5-year CAGR of -1.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MEI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.1% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 4.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -64.6%, with dividends contributing 5.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,389 today.
MEI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.37
Avg/Payment$0.1185
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026Latest | $0.0500 | — | 1.50% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | $0.0500 | — | 3.06% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.0500 | — | 4.13% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $0.0500 | ↓ -28.6% | 5.84% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.0700 | ↓ -50.0% | 7.31% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 9.84% | May 2, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 4.72% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 5.10% | Nov 1, 2024 |
MEI Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.1%
#1 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-1.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.4%
#1 of 5
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HUBBMEI Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.40 | -28.6% | 4 | $-1.76 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $-3.48 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.10 | 26.7% | 3.75x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.56 | 12.0% | 4 | $2.70 | 20.7% | 4.82x | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $0.50 | 13.6% | 4 | $3.19 | 15.7% | 6.38x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.26 | 13.5% | 7.41x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.43 | 18.1% | 5.52x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.44 | 22.2% | 4 | $1.52 | 28.9% | 3.45x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.48 | 14.5% | 6.89x | 1.0% |
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MEI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MEI stock.
How much dividend does MEI pay per share?
Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.57 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MEI's next ex-dividend date?
MEI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MEI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MEI's dividend safe?
MEI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +47.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MEI increased its dividend?
MEI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.9%.
How often does MEI pay dividends?
Methode Electronics, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.57 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MEI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MEI five years ago would be worth approximately $3,544 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MEI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MEI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.