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MEI Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

MEI's dividend history, current yield (5.8%), dividend growth rate (4.9%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Electronic Manufacturing Services).

Yield 12m 5.79%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.56
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.94%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.06%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.16%
Payout Ratio 36.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.2%
Total Return 12m: 0.63%
Total Return 5y: -63.30%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Electronic Manufacturing Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
MEI 334 M 5.79% 2.16%
TEL 48,396 M 1.68% 3.58%
BHE 1,421 M 1.27% 2.79%
CTS 1,304 M 0.36% 0.83%
JBL 23,112 M 0.18% 1.04%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
TEL 48,396 M 5.98% 99.7%
MEI 334 M 4.94% 95.2%
BHE 1,421 M 0.92% 98.8%
FLEX 16,101 M -100% 100%

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MEI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-04-17 2025-04-18 2025-05-02 Quarterly 0.14 0% 2.55%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.13%
2024-10-18 2024-10-18 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.28%
2024-07-12 2024-07-12 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.01%
2024-04-11 2024-04-12 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.14%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-26 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.68%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.56%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.41%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.33%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-27 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.3%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-10-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.4%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.41%
2022-04-13 2022-04-14 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.32%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-01-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.29%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.33%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.14 27.3% 0.3%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.24%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.26%
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.37%
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.38%
2020-04-16 2020-04-17 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-07-11 2019-07-12 2019-07-26 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-04-11 2019-04-12 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-01-10 2019-01-11 2019-01-25 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-10-11 2018-10-12 2018-10-26 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-04-27 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-12 2018-01-26 Quarterly 0.11 22.2% N/A
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-07-12 2017-07-14 2017-07-28 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-10-28 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-16 2016-01-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-04-29 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-01-14 2015-01-16 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-07-16 2014-07-18 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-04-15 2014-04-18 2014-05-02 Quarterly 0.09 28.6% N/A
2014-01-15 2014-01-17 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-10-09 2013-10-11 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-07-10 2013-07-12 2013-07-26 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-04-10 2013-04-12 2013-04-26 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-21 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A

MEI Dividend FAQ

Does MEI pay a dividend?

Yes, as of July 2025, MEI paid a dividend of 0.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-17 and the payout was 0.14 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of MEI?

As of July 2025, MEI`s dividend yield is 5.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.56 USD by the current share price of 9.51.

How often does MEI pay dividends?

MEI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MEI has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MEI?

The next ex-dividend date for Methode Electronics (MEI) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MEI?

MEI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.94% per year.
Strong growth: MEI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MEI?

MEI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.16%. If you bought MEI's shares at 25.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.16% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MEI?

MEI Payout Consistency is 95.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Methode Electronics has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MEI have a good Dividend Yield?

MEI`s 5.79% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MEI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MEI is 36.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MEI?

MEI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MEI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MEI`s Outstanding Shares?

Methode Electronics`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.40% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -97.5%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Methode Electronics ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2001-04-30 with a factor of 10000:3742. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.67.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 28,672,000
1986 32,519,000 +13.42%
1987 32,666,000 +0.45%
1988 33,028,000 +1.11%
1989 33,349,000 +0.97%
1990 32,857,100 -1.48%
1991 34,285,700 +4.35%
1992 32,500,000 -5.21%
1993 35,000,000 +7.69%
1994 35,294,100 +0.84%
1995 34,545,500 -2.12%
1996 35,000,000 +1.32%
1997 35,185,200 +0.53%
1998 35,384,600 +0.57%
1999 36,000,000 +1.74%
2000 35,891,000 -0.3%
2001 36,026,000 +0.38%
2002 36,360,000 +0.93%
2003 36,032,000 -0.9%
2004 36,041,000 +0.02%
2005 36,489,000 +1.24%
2006 36,495,000 +0.02%
2007 37,467,000 +2.66%
2008 37,551,000 +0.22%
2009 36,868,000 -1.82%
2010 37,058,100 +0.52%
2011 37,520,200 +1.25%
2012 37,975,600 +1.21%
2013 38,486,400 +1.35%
2014 39,516,400 +2.68%
2015 39,077,800 -1.11%
2016 37,541,300 -3.93%
2017 37,668,100 +0.34%
2018 37,673,700 +0.01%
2019 37,739,200 +0.17%
2020 38,127,500 +1.03%
2021 38,083,300 -0.12%
2022 36,841,800 -3.26%
2023 35,671,700 -3.18%
2024 35,494,700 -0.5%
2025 35,494,700

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.