What is Methode Electronics's free cash flow?

Methode Electronics generated free cash flow of $15.60M in fiscal 2026 (fiscal year ended May 2, 2026), operating cash flow of $38.00M minus $22.40M of capital expenditures. Free cash flow equaled 1.5% of revenue.

How much does Methode Electronics spend on capital expenditures?

Methode Electronics spent $22.40M on capital expenditures in fiscal 2026, compared with $41.60M a year earlier. That equals 58.9% of operating cash flow.

Does Methode Electronics pay dividends or buy back shares?

Yes. In fiscal 2026 Methode Electronics returned $8.30M in dividends and $1.40M in share buybacks to shareholders, according to its cash flow statement.

What is free cash flow?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It is the cash a company has left for dividends, buybacks, debt repayment or acquisitions after funding its operations and investment.

Methode Electronics (MEI) Cash Flow: Operating & Free Cash Flow

Methode Electronics Cash Flow Statement Analysis

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Cash flow statement showing operating, investing, and financing activities for Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) - Annual data in millions USD
Breakdown	FY 2026	FY 2026	FY 2025	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2021	FY 2020	FY 2019	FY 2018	FY 2017
Period ending	May 2026	Apr 2026	May 2025	Apr 2025	Apr 2024	Apr 2023	Apr 2022	May 2021	Apr 2021	Apr 2020	Apr 2019	Apr 2018	Apr 2017
Operating Activities
Net Income	-35.70	-35.70	-62.60	-62.60	-123.30	77.10	102.20	122.30	122.30	123.40	91.60	57.20	92.90
Depreciation & Amortization	58.80	58.80	58.50	58.50	57.90	49.50	52.60	51.50	51.50	48.30	43.30	28.10	24.30
Deferred Income Tax	-	1.70	-	-5.80	-20.80	-4.60	-2.10	-	-9.60	8.00	-4.40	-12.70	-3.90
Stock Based Compensation	8.50	8.50	7.40	7.40	3.60	11.50	11.80	6.80	6.80	0.30	14.00	4.00	12.40
Change in Working Capital	-	5.80	3.70	3.70	13.40	-3.50	-69.80	6.80	6.80	-39.50	-42.20	42.80	15.40
Change in Accounts Receivable	-12.30	-12.30	22.70	22.70	48.00	-21.00	-2.00	-81.90	-81.90	27.40	1.50	2.80	5.60
Change in Inventory	7.90	7.90	-25.70	-25.70	-41.10	8.90	-39.30	11.30	11.30	-15.80	-3.90	-7.20	7.40
Change in Accounts Payable	7.40	7.40	-5.40	-5.40	-4.70	19.80	-8.70	44.00	59.50	-47.50	-35.40	39.80	11.10
Change in Other Working Capital	2.80	9.30	12.10	12.10	10.40	-7.70	-19.80	33.40	17.90	-3.60	-4.40	7.40	-8.70
Other Operating Activities	0.60	9.30	19.40	25.20	10.40	2.80	4.10	-7.60	2.00	0.10	-0.30	-1.60	4.10
Net Cash from Operating Activities	38.00	38.00	26.40	26.40	47.50	132.80	98.80	179.80	179.80	140.60	102.00	117.80	145.20
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures	-22.40	-22.40	-41.60	-41.60	-50.20	-42.00	-38.00	-24.90	-24.90	-45.10	-49.80	-48.40	-22.40
Acquisitions	-	15.20	-	0.00	10.40	-114.60	0.60	-	0.10	0.60	-421.00	-130.60	0.70
Purchases of Investments	-	0.00	-	0.00	0.00	0.00	-0.60	-	-0.10	0.00	0.00	-0.30	0.00
Sales/Maturities of Investments	-	0.00	-	3.10	0.60	0.00	0.30	-	1.40	0.00	1.10	0.30	0.70
Other Investing Activities	3.20	8.50	3.10	5.60	21.70	3.50	0.30	-	-1.30	0.00	-1.10	-0.40	-0.70
Net Cash from Investing Activities	1.30	1.30	-32.90	-32.90	-17.50	-153.10	-37.40	-24.80	-24.80	-44.50	-470.80	-179.00	-21.70
Financing Activities
Debt Repayment	-91.40	-91.40	-168.80	-32.60	-207.40	73.30	-29.90	-117.20	-115.70	58.40	238.50	2.00	-30.00
Common Stock Issued	-	0.00	-	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.80	0.00	0.40	1.70	0.30	0.00
Common Stock Repurchased	-1.40	0.00	-5.90	-1.60	-13.70	-48.10	-64.50	-10.60	-6.70	-0.40	-1.70	-0.30	-9.80
Dividends Paid	-8.30	-8.30	-20.40	-20.40	-19.90	-19.80	-20.40	-17.40	-17.40	-16.30	-16.30	-14.70	-13.70
Other Financing Activities	-1.60	-3.00	-1.80	-4.30	-15.80	-2.20	0.20	-	-3.10	-0.40	-4.80	0.30	6.50
Net Cash from Financing Activities	-14.20	-14.20	-58.90	-58.90	-18.90	3.20	-114.60	-142.90	-142.90	41.70	217.40	-12.70	-47.00
Summary
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash	-	10.90	7.50	7.50	-6.60	2.10	-8.00	3.80	3.80	-3.70	-11.50	26.00	-10.30
Net Change in Cash	36.00	36.00	-57.90	-57.90	4.50	-15.00	-61.20	15.90	15.90	134.10	-162.90	-47.90	66.20
Cash at Beginning of Period	-	103.60	-	161.50	157.00	172.00	233.20	-	217.30	83.20	246.10	294.00	227.80
Cash at End of Period	-	139.60	-	103.60	161.50	157.00	172.00	-	233.20	217.30	83.20	246.10	294.00
Free Cash Flow	15.60	15.60	-15.20	-15.20	-2.70	90.80	60.80	154.90	154.90	95.50	52.20	69.40	122.80
Supplemental Disclosures
Interest Paid	-	-	23.40	-	17.00	5.60	3.60	5.30	-	-	-	-	-
Income Taxes Paid	-	-	22.30	-	15.00	25.60	32.30	16.00	-	-	-	-	-

Source: Company financial statements from annual and quarterly filings. Data as of Aug 1, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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