MEI Dividend History & Analysis | 4.9% Yield

MEI has a dividend yield of 4.9% and paid 0.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.90%
Payout Ratio 5.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -5.43%
Consistency Lifetime 91.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.89%
Payout FCF 17.8%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 32.47%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -13%
Total Return 5y: -74%

Top Dividend Payers in Electronic Manufacturing Services

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BHE 2,011 M 1.73% 2.70%
TEL 65,394 M 1.54% 2.91%
JBL 25,337 M 0.18% 0.89%
CTS 1,515 M 0.37% 0.49%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TEL 65,394 M 8.85% 99.8%
BHE 2,011 M 0.94% 98.9%

MEI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.68%
2025-10-29 2025-10-29 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.05 -28.6% 0.7%
2025-07-21 2025-07-21 2025-08-01 Quarterly 0.07 -50% 1.06%
2025-04-17 2025-04-18 2025-05-02 Quarterly 0.14 0% 2.55%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.13%
2024-10-18 2024-10-18 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.28%
2024-07-12 2024-07-12 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.01%
2024-04-11 2024-04-12 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.14%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-26 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.68%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.56%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.41%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.33%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-27 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.3%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-10-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.4%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.41%
2022-04-13 2022-04-14 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.32%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-01-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.29%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.33%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.14 27.3% 0.3%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.24%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2020-04-16 2020-04-17 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-07-11 2019-07-12 2019-07-26 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-04-11 2019-04-12 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-01-10 2019-01-11 2019-01-25 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-10-11 2018-10-12 2018-10-26 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-04-27 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-12 2018-01-26 Quarterly 0.11 22.2% N/A
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-07-12 2017-07-14 2017-07-28 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-10-28 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-16 2016-01-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-04-29 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-01-14 2015-01-16 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-07-16 2014-07-18 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-04-15 2014-04-18 2014-05-02 Quarterly 0.09 28.6% N/A
2014-01-15 2014-01-17 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-10-09 2013-10-11 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A

MEI Dividend FAQ

Methode Electronics (MEI) designs, engineers, manufactures and sells mechatronic components across three core segments-Automotive, Industrial and Interface. The Automotive segment delivers integrated consoles, ergonomic switches, transmission lead-frames, LED lighting and sensor systems (including magneto-elastic sensors) to OEMs and their tier-1 suppliers. The Industrial segment produces lighting, safety radios, high-current busbars, PowerRail assemblies and flexible power cabling for aerospace, data-center, military and transportation applications. The Interface segment focuses on high-speed copper-based data-center interconnects, broadband solutions and consumer-touch panel interfaces.

What is the Dividend Yield of MEI?

As of February 2026, MEI`s dividend yield is 4.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.31 USD by the current share price of 9.09.

Does MEI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MEI paid a dividend of 0.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-16 and the payout was 0.05 USD.

How often does MEI pay dividends?

MEI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MEI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-16.

MEI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MEI for the next 4 payments are between 0.133 (+166.0%) and 0.136 (+172.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will MEI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.05 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Methode Electronics (MEI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MEI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Methode Electronics (MEI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MEI?

MEI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -5.43% per year.
Negative growth: MEI's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MEI?

MEI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.89%. If you bought MEI's shares at 34.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.89% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MEI?

MEI Payout Consistency is 91.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Methode Electronics has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MEI have a good Dividend Yield?

MEI`s 4.90% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MEI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MEI is 5.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MEI?

MEI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 32.47%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MEI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MEI's Outstanding Shares?

Methode Electronics's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.28% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MEI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 30, 2001 with a ratio of 10000:3742.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2.67 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 28,672,000
1986 32,519,000 +13.42%
1987 32,666,000 +0.45%
1988 33,028,000 +1.11%
1989 33,349,000 +0.97%
1990 32,857,100 -1.48%
1991 34,285,700 +4.35%
1992 32,500,000 -5.21%
1993 35,000,000 +7.69%
1994 35,294,100 +0.84%
1995 34,545,500 -2.12%
1996 35,000,000 +1.32%
1997 35,185,200 +0.53%
1998 35,384,600 +0.57%
1999 36,000,000 +1.74%
2000 35,891,000 -0.3%
2001 36,026,000 +0.38%
2002 36,360,000 +0.93%
2003 36,032,000 -0.9%
2004 36,041,000 +0.02%
2005 36,489,000 +1.24%
2006 36,495,000 +0.02%
2007 37,467,000 +2.66%
2008 37,551,000 +0.22%
2009 36,868,000 -1.82%
2010 37,058,100 +0.52%
2011 37,520,200 +1.25%
2012 37,975,600 +1.21%
2013 38,486,400 +1.35%
2014 39,516,400 +2.68%
2015 39,077,800 -1.11%
2016 37,541,300 -3.93%
2017 37,668,100 +0.34%
2018 37,673,700 +0.01%
2019 37,739,200 +0.17%
2020 38,127,500 +1.03%
2021 38,083,300 -0.12%
2022 36,841,800 -3.26%
2023 35,671,700 -3.18%
2024 35,494,700 -0.5%
2025 35,472,700 -0.06%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23