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
6.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
2 years
MEI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is flat.
MEI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.0%
Trailing DPS$0.57
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout47.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-10.6%
5Y CAGR-1.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return39.3%
5Y Total Return-73.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$2,62810Y ago$4,84020Y ago$16,428
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
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 47.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MEI has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, 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: 6.0% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 6.4% 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 -73.7%, 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 $4,840 today.
MEI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.46
Avg/Payment$0.1230
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 4.06% | Jul 26, 2024 |
MEI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.0%
#1 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
2Y
-1.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#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 | $0.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 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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Start ComparisonMEI — 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 +6.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
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 +47.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has MEI increased its dividend?
MEI has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.9%.
How often does MEI pay dividends?
Methode Electronics, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. 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 $2,628 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 +6.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.