Company Performance - Badger Meter (BMI) ended the recent trading session at $239.51, demonstrating a -1.28% change from the preceding day's closing price, trailing the S&P 500 which registered a daily loss of 0.79% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Badger Meter had lost 1.73%, lagging behind the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 7.88% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.22% [2] Earnings Projections - The company is scheduled to release its earnings on July 22, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $1.19, reflecting a 6.25% increase from the same quarter last year, and expected revenue of $234.33 million, showing an 8.16% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter [3] - For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $4.91 per share and revenue of $924.92 million, representing changes of +16.08% and +11.9%, respectively, from the prior year [4] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Badger Meter reflect the latest short-term business trends, with upbeat changes indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [5] - Badger Meter is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 49.41, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 27.52 [8] Industry Context - The Instruments - Control industry, which includes Badger Meter, is part of the Computer and Technology sector and currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 201, placing it within the bottom 19% of over 250 industries [10]