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Methode Electronics (MEI) 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-12 16:40
Financial Performance & Guidance - Methode Electronics reported FY25 sales of $1.05 billion[13, 30] and adjusted EBITDA of $43 million[30] - The company's Q4 FY25 free cash flow reached $26 million, the highest since FY23[8, 30] - FY26 guidance projects sales between $900 million and $1 billion[36], with a midpoint of $950 million[34], and EBITDA between $70 million and $80 million[30, 36], with a midpoint of $75 million[34], representing a 100%+ increase in EBITDA despite ~$100 million lower sales[10, 37] - The company anticipates $58 - $63 million in Depreciation and Amortization, $24 - $29 million in CapEx, $21 - $23 million in Interest Expense and $17 - $21 million in Tax Expense for FY26[36] Business Segments & Growth - In FY25, Automotive segment accounted for 45% of sales, Industrial 40%, and Interface 15%[13] - User Interface solutions represented 45% of sales, Lighting 27%, Power 24%, and Sensors 2%[13, 19] - The company achieved record power product sales in data centers exceeding $80 million in FY25, with similar or greater sales expected in FY26[8, 37] Market & Strategic Outlook - A reset of EV sales is expected in FY26 due to a slowdown in the North American market, particularly driven by Stellantis, with a return to growth anticipated in FY27[9] - Awards of $1.0+ billion in annual sales were secured from FY22 to FY25[30] - The company is focused on transformation, prioritizing improved execution before growth, emphasizing "Earning the Right"[8, 26, 37]