Methode Electronics Stock Rises Above 200-Day Average

Shares of the electronics manufacturer have surpassed a key technical milestone, but analysts are mixed on the stock's outlook.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Shares of Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) have risen above their 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that some investors see as a bullish sign. The stock closed at $8.34 on Wednesday, up 1% for the day. Methode Electronics is a Chicago-based manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components for various industries, including automotive, industrial, and healthcare.

Why it matters

Crossing above the 200-day moving average is often viewed as a potential sign of a stock's long-term upward trend. However, analysts are divided on Methode Electronics' prospects, with one rating the stock a 'Sell' and another setting a price target of $8.50.

The details

Methode Electronics' stock has a 200-day moving average of $7.51, and the shares traded as high as $8.51 on Wednesday before closing at $8.34. The company has a market capitalization of $295.32 million and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. In its most recent quarter, Methode Electronics reported a loss of $0.19 per share, slightly better than the consensus estimate of a $0.20 loss.

  • Methode Electronics' stock passed above its 200-day moving average on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Methode Electronics, Inc.

A Chicago-based global manufacturer of custom-engineered electronic and electromechanical components and assemblies for various industries, including automotive, industrial, and healthcare.

Robert W. Baird

An investment bank that has set a $8.50 price target on Methode Electronics' stock.

Zacks Research

A research firm that has raised its rating on Methode Electronics' stock to 'Hold'.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that has assigned a 'Sell (d-)' rating to Methode Electronics' stock.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

Methode Electronics' stock crossing above its 200-day moving average is a technical milestone, but analysts remain divided on the company's outlook, with one firm rating the stock a 'Sell' and another setting a price target of $8.50. Investors will be watching to see if the stock can maintain its momentum and continue its upward trend.