Core Viewpoint - Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) is a prominent player in the flow measurement and control products sector, particularly for water utilities, and is recognized for its innovative smart water solutions and advanced metering infrastructure projects [1] Financial Performance - BMI reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14 for Q4 2025, which was 0.9% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate but an improvement from $1.04 in the previous year [3] - The company's quarterly net sales increased by 7.6% to $220.7 million, driven by a rise in utility water sales, although it fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $230.8 million [3] - For the full year of 2025, BMI achieved sales of $916.7 million, marking an 11% increase from the previous year, with EPS rising approximately 13% to $4.79 compared to $4.23 in 2024 [4][6] - Despite missing earnings expectations, BMI delivered record sales, margin expansion, and cash flow for 2025 [5] Market Outlook - Scott Graham from Seaport Global set a price target of $220 for BMI, indicating a potential upside of 55.46% from its current trading price of $141.52 [2][6] - The current stock price of BMI is $141.62, reflecting a decrease of approximately 3.22%, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.17 billion [5]