Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.
MEC · NYSE
Analyst ratings
strong_buy · 3 ratings
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $43.00 |
| May 11, 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $32.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $33.00 |
| March 9, 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $23.00 |
| March 5, 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $25.00 |
| March 5, 2026 | Northland Capital Markets | Upgrades | Outperform | $25.00 |
| January 12, 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $24.00 |
Revenue trajectory and end-market demand recovery
Recent quarterly results showed MEC beating revenue estimates with $144.78 million versus the $139.18 million consensus, and multiple analysts raised price targets — including Citigroup to $43 and DA Davidson to $32 — signaling confidence in a demand rebound across MEC's industrial end markets.
MEC's products and services face significant end-market headwinds, with sales declining 4.3% annually over the last two years. The company's exposure to cyclical industrial sectors raises serious doubts about whether a sustained revenue recovery is achievable in the near term.
Earnings power and profitability outlook
Despite a challenging environment, MEC's Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.07 beat analyst expectations by $0.01, suggesting the company is managing costs effectively. A broad consensus of four Buy-rated analysts indicates confidence that profitability will improve over the coming fiscal year.
EPS has declined 42.7% annually over the past two years, and analysts forecast MEC will post -$0.08 EPS for the current fiscal year. This sustained earnings deterioration raises fundamental concerns about the company's ability to return to consistent profitability.
Leverage and balance sheet risk
The stock's strong upward momentum — up 7.5% in a single session — combined with a rising 50-day moving average of $30.87 versus a 200-day average of $23.53 reflects growing investor confidence that MEC's capital structure is manageable and that operational improvements are taking hold.
MEC carries a 5x net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio, indicating the company is significantly overleveraged. This level of indebtedness heightens the risk of shareholder dilution if business conditions deteriorate unexpectedly, and Weiss Ratings has maintained a Sell rating on the stock.