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Group 1 - Badger Meter (BMI) closed at $211.79, with a +1.3% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.13% [1] - Over the past month, Badger Meter's shares increased by 4.55%, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.56% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.67% [1] Group 2 - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of $1.01, a 14.77% increase year-over-year, with revenue projected at $208.48 million, up 11.97% from the prior year quarter [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $4.09 per share and revenue at $821.88 million, reflecting increases of +30.25% and +16.81% respectively from the prior year [3] Group 3 - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Badger Meter are important, as upward revisions indicate positive sentiment regarding the company's business operations and profit generation [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks Badger Meter at 2 (Buy), with a historical average annual return of +25% for 1 ranked stocks since 1988 [5][6] Group 4 - Badger Meter is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 51.15, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 25.15, and has a PEG ratio of 2.86, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.26 [7] Group 5 - The Instruments - Control industry, which includes Badger Meter, is part of the Computer and Technology sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 168, placing it in the bottom 34% of over 250 industries [8]

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Company Performance - Badger Meter's stock closed at $195.26, reflecting a -1.12% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.16% [1] - The stock has increased by 4.33% over the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.63% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% [1] Earnings Forecast - Badger Meter is expected to report earnings of $1 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 13.64% [2] - Revenue is projected to be $208.62 million, representing a 12.04% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the fiscal year, earnings are projected at $4.06 per share, reflecting a growth of +29.3% from the previous year [3] - Revenue is estimated at $821.92 million, indicating a +16.82% change from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Badger Meter reflect evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, provides actionable insights for investors [5] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Badger Meter currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), with a proven track record of outperformance [6] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 48.68, significantly higher than the industry average of 24.6 [7] - The PEG ratio stands at 2.72, compared to the industry average of 2.2 [7] Industry Context - The Instruments - Control industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, ranks in the top 25% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [8] - The top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Badger Meter Inc (BMI) stock has gained 27.9% in the year-to-date (YTD) period compared with the S&P 500 composite and the sub-industry's growth of 15.9% and 7.6%, respectively. Solid financial performance is buoying the stock's growth trajectory. BMI's earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 12.9%. The company is currently trading at a nearly 6.1% discount to its 52-week high of $210.30, reached on July 29, 2024. This pullback from the peak might off ...

In the latest market close, Badger Meter (BMI) reached $202.94, with a -0.18% movement compared to the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.15% gain on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 1.14%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 1.47%. The manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow's stock has climbed by 0.88% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.53% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.27%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of ...

The Bank of Japan will adopt a more cautious approach to hiking interest rates to avoid rapid appreciation in the yen after the recent global market turmoil, Fitch Solutions' BMI said in a recent note. "We expect that the BoJ will take a more cautious approach and only hike by 25bps this year to 0.50%, down from our previous view for 50bps," said BMI's analysts in a note on Wednesday. Interest rate hikes by the BOJ led to the unwinding of the popular yen carry trade, which led to a sharp sell-off in global ...

Badger Meter (BMI) stock continues its upward trajectory, with an appreciation of 24.6% in the past six months compared with the S&P 500 composite and sub-industry's growth of 8.3% and 8%, respectively. BMI's stock also has outperformed peers in the industry in the past six months. While Watts Water Technologies (WTS) stock dropped 9.5%, shares of Woodward (WWD) and Transcat (TRNS) have moved up 12.8% and 7%, respectively. BMI: 24.6% 19.6% WWD: 12.8% SP5M: 8.3% Z SI83M: 8.0% TRNS: 7.0% WT S: -9.5% 8/24 - WO ...

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