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9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Mar. 02, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000065270  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2026  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-02  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Trading Symbol MEI  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   35,430,421
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity File Number 001-33731  
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-2090085  
Entity Address, Address Line One 25650 West Eleven Mile Road  
Entity Address, City or Town Southfield  
Entity Address, State or Province MI  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 48034-2253  
City Area Code 708  
Local Phone Number 867-6777  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.50 Par Value  
Security Exchange Name NYSE