Badger Meter (BMI) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Shares of this manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow have returned +14.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2% change. The Zacks Instruments - Control industry, to which Badger Meter belongs, has gained 2.2% over this period. Now the key question is: Where ...

Insider trading is experiencing heightened activity, with notable politicians and CEOs selling and purchasing stock of famous companies. However, this trade is different, involving Senator Markwayne Mullin and Badger Meters (NYSE: BMI) stock. On February 7, Mullin filed his acquisition: a purchase of $30,000 worth of BMI. Since then, BMI stock has risen by an impressive 26.55% from the day he bought it. BMI stock price change since Mullin’s acquisition. Source: Google Finance Known for its automated water m ...

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Investors might want to bet on Badger Meter (BMI) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical res ...

Badger Meter (BMI) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.Individual investors ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, April 22nd:Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : This scientific and technical instruments company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.9% over the last 60 days.Badger Meter’s shares gained 14.5% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 2.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of A.Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) : This ma ...

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5 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|---------| | | | Three Months March \n(Unaudited) (In \n2024 | Ended 31, \nthousands) | 2023 | | Net earnings | $ | 29,131 | $ | 19,415 | | Other comprehensive loss: | | | | | | Foreign currency translation adjustments | | (3,590 ) | | 1,758 | | Pension and postretirement benefits, net of tax | | (32 ) | | (33 ) | | Comprehensiv ...

Badger Meter, Inc (BMI) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 99 cents for first-quarter 2024, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16.5%. Also, the bottom line compared favorably with the year-ago quarter’s EPS of 66 cents.Quarterly net sales increased to $196.3 million, up 23.4% from $159.1 million in the year-ago quarter. The increase was primarily driven by robust customer demand for its smart water solutions and operating execution.  Also, the top line beat the consensus mark by 7.3%.Earlier, in t ...

Early in the quarter, we completed the Telog and Unity network monitoring acquisition, adding to our suite of smart water offerings along with onboarding their talented team. Early discussions with customers reinforced their trust in Badger Meter to bring them complimentary hardware-enabled software solutions. Turning to margins. We were very pleased with the operating margin expansion of 290 basis points in the quarter, reaching a record high of 18.6%. Gross profit dollars increased $14.4 million year-over ...