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Oct 29, 2022

Methode Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Methode reported record sales and earnings driven by power and lighting solutions.

Key Takeaways

Methode Electronics reported record sales of $315.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, with net income of $27.6 million, or $0.75 per diluted share. The company's performance was driven by strong sales in the Industrial segment and electric and hybrid vehicle applications.

Net sales reached a record $315.9 million, with electric and hybrid vehicle applications accounting for 20%.

The Industrial segment achieved record net sales of $103.8 million.

Net income was $27.6 million, or $0.75 per diluted share.

The company repurchased 508,179 shares of its common stock for $19.7 million.

Total Revenue
$316M
Previous year: $296M
+6.9%
EPS
$0.75
Previous year: $0.72
+4.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$46.1M
Previous year: $47.4M
-2.7%
Tax Expense
$5.8M
Previous year: $5.5M
+5.5%
Interest Expense
$500K
Previous year: $1.1M
-54.5%
Gross Profit
$74.1M
Previous year: $69.2M
+7.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$130M
Previous year: $177M
-26.9%
Free Cash Flow
$7M
Previous year: $21.6M
-67.6%
Total Assets
$1.39B
Previous year: $1.43B
-2.5%

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Methode Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company updated its expectations for fiscal year 2023 net sales to be in the range of $1,170 to $1,200 million and for diluted earnings per share to be in a range of $2.70 to $2.90.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong sales driven by strategic efforts in power and lighting solutions.
  • Cost recovery actions are gaining traction.
  • Sequential earnings improvement over the first quarter.
  • Strong quarter of EV program awards.
  • Expecting another record year for sales and continued growth in EV applications.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing inflationary cost environment.
  • Geopolitical risks.
  • Semiconductor shortages.
  • Increased foreign currency headwind.
  • Additional uncertainty has been infused into our near-term outlook.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income