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Jan 29, 2022

Methode Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Methode reported financial results, achieving record electric and hybrid vehicle application sales and awarding over $100 million in new programs.

Key Takeaways

Methode Electronics reported net sales of $291.6 million and net income of $29.4 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. The company also repurchased 460,161 shares of its common stock for $21.3 million and was awarded new programs with expected annual sales of over $100 million.

Net sales were $291.6 million.

Electric and hybrid vehicle applications were a record 19 percent of net sales.

Net income was $29.4 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, including restructuring costs and discrete tax benefits.

Company purchased 460,161 shares of its common stock for $21.3 million.

Total Revenue
$292M
Previous year: $295M
-1.3%
EPS
$0.79
Previous year: $0.83
-4.8%
Adjusted EBITDA
$47.9M
Previous year: $51.3M
-6.6%
Tax Expense
$4.1M
Previous year: $4.6M
-10.9%
Interest Expense
$700K
Previous year: $1.3M
-46.2%
Gross Profit
$69.1M
Previous year: $72.6M
-4.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$153M
Previous year: $219M
-30.0%
Free Cash Flow
$11.8M
Previous year: $82.2M
-85.6%
Total Assets
$1.41B
Previous year: $1.44B
-2.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company increased its expectation for net sales to be in the range of $1,160 to $1,170 million and narrowed its diluted earnings per share to a range of $3.05 to $3.15 for fiscal year 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Increased net sales expectation due to premium freight cost recovery.
  • Diluted earnings per share narrowed to a higher range.
  • Strong award bookings of over $100 million, mostly driven by EV programs.
  • Continued execution on balanced capital allocation strategy.
  • Solid sales driven by a strong performance in the Industrial segment.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance is subject to disruption due to the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Ongoing semiconductor shortages could impact guidance.
  • Other supply chain disruptions could impact guidance.
  • Short and long-term supply chain rationalization and restructuring efforts could impact guidance.
  • Significant demand headwind in auto, particularly in Europe.

Revenue & Expenses

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