Methode Electronics, Inc. Common Stock (MEI)

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Keep an eye on the top gainers and losers in Thursday's session, as they reflect the most notable price movements.

Shares of custom-engineered solutions manufacturer Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) fell 23.6% in the morning session after the company reported a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss and issued a disappointing financial outlook for fiscal 2026. The electronic components maker posted a fourth-quarter adjusted loss of $0.77 per share on revenue of $257.1 million. This represents a significant decline from the prior year, driven by lower volumes in its Automotive segment. 

Stay up-to-date with the latest market trends in the middle of the day on Thursday. Explore the top gainers and losers during today's session in our detailed report.

Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets on Thursday. Below you can find the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session.

Before the US market kicks off on Thursday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.

U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower.

Custom-engineered solutions manufacturer Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 7.3% year on year to $257.1 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $950 million at the midpoint came in 9.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.77 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets after the closing bell on Wednesday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's after hours session.

U.S. stock futures advanced on Wednesday after ending on a mixed note on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher.

Custom-engineered solutions manufacturer Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday after the bell. Here’s what you need to know.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and investors seem to be forecasting a downturn - over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 2.4%. This performance was discouraging since the S&P 500 returned 1.1%.