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Jul 27, 2024

Methode Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Methode reported better-than-expected adjusted pre-tax loss and a $16.5 million increase in net cash provided by operating activities.

Key Takeaways

Methode Electronics reported net sales of $258.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The adjusted pre-tax loss was better than expected, and net cash provided by operating activities increased by $16.5 million compared to the prior year. The company affirmed its fiscal 2025 and 2026 guidance.

Net sales were $258.5 million.

Electric and hybrid vehicle applications accounted for 18% of net sales.

Pre-tax loss was $13.1 million; adjusted pre-tax loss was $9.1 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $10.9 million, up from ($5.6) million in the prior year.

Total Revenue
$259M
Previous year: $290M
-10.8%
EPS
-$0.31
Previous year: $0.06
-616.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$9.8M
Previous year: $19.3M
-49.2%
Tax Expense
$5.2M
Previous year: $100K
+5100.0%
Gross Profit
$44.6M
Previous year: $54M
-17.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$111M
Previous year: $148M
-24.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$2.7M
Previous year: -$19.4M
-86.1%
Total Assets
$1.38B
Previous year: $1.57B
-12.5%

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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.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects net sales to be similar to fiscal 2024.
  • Adjusted pre-tax income to be approaching breakeven in fiscal 2025.
  • Adjusted pre-tax income for the second half of fiscal 2025 is expected to be significantly stronger than the first half.
  • Expects net sales to be greater than fiscal 2025 in fiscal 2026.
  • Pre-tax income to be positive and notably greater than fiscal 2025 in fiscal 2026.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance is subject to change due to successful launch of multiple new programs.
  • Guidance is subject to change due to the ultimate take rates on new EV programs.
  • Guidance is subject to change due to success and timing of cost recovery actions.
  • Guidance is subject to change due to inflation.
  • Guidance is subject to change due to global economic instability and supply chain disruptions.

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