MEI Dividend History & Yield
Methode Electronics, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 (in 81 days) | Jan 29, 2027 | $0.05 | $5.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 (in 172 days) | Apr 30, 2027 | $0.05 | $5.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 16, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.05 | $5.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 15, 2027 (in 354 days) | Oct 29, 2027 | $0.05 | $5.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MEI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.20 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MEI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 6,000 | $72,720 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 30,000 | $363,600 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 60,000 | $727,200 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.65%. $10,000 in MEI would currently pay about $165 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MEI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | — | $0.05 | -28.6% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | — | $0.07 | -50.0% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jan 17, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2024 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2024 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2022 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2021 | — | $0.14 | +27.3% |
| Apr 15, 2021 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
MEI scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Methode Electronics, Inc.
Methode Electronics, Inc. designs, engineers, manufacture, and sells mechatronic products in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company operates in four segments: Automotive, Industrial, Interface, and Medical. Its Automotive segment supplies electronic and electro-mechanical devices and related products to automobile original equipment manufacturers directly or through their tiered suppliers. This segment also provides vehicle systems from power distribution solutions, including busbars, smart connect systems, battery disconnect units, and integrated circuit boards, interface components, specialized LED lighting solutions, and advanced sensor applications.
Sector: Technology. Industry: Electronic Components. First dividend on our records: Jan 9, 1987. 155 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MEI dividend FAQ
When is MEI's next ex-dividend date?
MEI's next ex-dividend date is Jan 15, 2027 (in 81 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.05 per share, expected on Jan 29, 2027.
How often does MEI pay dividends?
MEI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.05 per share with an ex-date of Oct 16, 2026.
What is MEI's dividend yield?
MEI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.06%, based on $0.25 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.20 per share, is 1.65%.
How much does MEI pay per share?
MEI pays about $0.05 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $20.00 a year.
Has MEI grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 12.9% a year (-28.6% over the last year). MEI did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of MEI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.65%, you would need about 6,000 shares of MEI (roughly $72,720 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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