Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) is slated to release its first-quarter 2025 earnings report on April 17, before market open.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $221.8 million, which implies growth of 13% from the year-ago reported number. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $1.08 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 9.1%. In the past 60 days, analysts have kept their earnings estimates for the current quarter unchanged.  The company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Esti ...

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Badger Meter (BMI) reports results for the quarter ended March 2025. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 17. On ...

Badger Meter (BMI) ended the recent trading session at $172.87, demonstrating a +0.06% swing from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.23% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.91%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.1%.The manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow's stock has dropped by 18.53% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 16.18% and the S&P 500 ...

Most investors will see Wall Street analysts take a new view on the stock and move past it, only weighing how much upside there could be in that specific pick. However, the true benefit of following analyst ratings and valuation targets is that investors can reverse engineer some of these views into a broader industry or peer group sentiment, which then connects the dots to what the economy might take on. With President Trump having announced the April 2 trade tariffs—dubbed “Liberation Day” by some—the mov ...

In the latest market close, Badger Meter (BMI) reached $192.38, with a -1.72% movement compared to the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.12% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.31%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 2.04%.The the stock of manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow has fallen by 5.7% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 4.05% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.91%.The investment community wil ...

Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) , a leading provider of smart water solutions, has witnessed a share price decline of 7.7% year to date (YTD). This decline is steeper than the S&P 500 composite and the Instruments-Control industry’s decline of 2.3% and 2.2%, respectively.Price PerformanceImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchWith a challenging start to 2025 for BMI, investors must be contemplating how to strategize their investment.Challenges Loom Ahead for BMIRising expenses and intense competition amid broader ...

Company Overview - Badger Meter is the leading North American provider of water management solutions, offering a range of products from flow measurement to software solutions for data analytics [5] - The company is set to celebrate its 120th anniversary in March and aims to modernize outdated water utilities through its technology-focused BlueEdge offering [6] Recent Performance - Badger Meter has experienced a significant pullback, down 16% from its highs in late 2024, despite a long history of outperforming the S&P 500 [3][4] - The company has seen its revenue growth accelerate as customers invest in aging infrastructure rather than just cutting costs [7] Strategic Acquisitions - Badger Meter has made 14 tuck-in acquisitions since 2010 to enhance revenue growth and technological capabilities [8] - The recent $185 million acquisition of SmartCover positions Badger Meter as the largest provider of sewer line monitoring in the U.S., capturing around 50% market share [9][10] Market Trends - The company is well-positioned to benefit from megatrends such as aging infrastructure, stricter environmental regulations, and population growth that demands a more resilient water grid [10] Profitability and Financial Metrics - Badger Meter's SaaS revenue has grown by 28% annually over the last six years, contributing to higher profit margins [14] - The company's return on invested capital (ROIC) stands at 22%, indicating strong management performance in generating profits [16] Dividend Growth - The company raised its dividend by 26% this year, marking 32 consecutive years of annual increases, with a low payout ratio of 25% of free cash flow [17] - Historical performance shows that an investor who bought Badger Meter in 2000 would now receive a 36% yield compared to their original cost basis [18] Valuation - Trading at 41 times free cash flow, Badger Meter is considered more expensive than the market, but its improving profitability and dividend history make it a compelling investment opportunity [20]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to______ Commission File No. 001-06706 BADGER METER, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Wisconsin | 39-0143280 | | --- | --- | | (State or other juri ...

Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.04 for fourth-quarter 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3%. Also, the bottom line compared favorably with the year-ago quarter’s EPS of 84 cents.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Quarterly net sales were $205.2 million, up around 12.5% from $182.4 million in the year-ago quarter. The uptick resulted from higher sales in the utility water and flow instrumentation segments.Also, the top line sur ...

Badger Meter (BMI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.84 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 2.97%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow would post earnings of $1.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.08, delivering a surprise of 5.88 ...