CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2024	Apr. 29, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (123.3)	$ 77.1	$ 102.2
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(16.7)	10.7	(42.0)
Derivative financial instruments	(1.0)	(2.9)	9.1
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(17.7)	7.8	(32.9)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(141.0)	84.9	69.3
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Methode	$ (141.0)	$ 84.9	$ 69.3