Badger Meter (BMI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Badger Meter, Inc. is a global provider of flow measurement and control technologies, specializing in the design, manufacture and sale of products and services for water utilities, municipalities and industrial users. The company’s core offerings include mechanical and electromagnetic water meters, advanced flow instrumentation and system analytics that enable customers to monitor, manage and optimize water distribution networks. Through its proprietary ORION® meter reading systems and Beacon® advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solutions, Badger Meter delivers real-time data insights to improve operational efficiency and reduce non-revenue water loss.

In addition to its metering portfolio, Badger Meter serves process industries with precision flow measurement and control products under the Walchem® and Dynasonics® brands. These solutions encompass chemical feed pumps, dissolved ozone monitors, ultrasonic flow meters and control valves, addressing applications in water and wastewater treatment, chemical processing, food and beverage production, and power generation. By integrating hardware with cloud-based software tools, the company’s performance management systems support predictive maintenance, regulatory compliance and performance benchmarking.

Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1905, Badger Meter has a long history of innovation in fluid metering technology. Over more than a century in business, the company has introduced milestones such as the first all-metal positive displacement meter, electronic register integration and advanced leak detection analytics. Strategic acquisitions have expanded its product lines and geographic reach, including the addition of process instrumentation businesses that complement its traditional water metering capabilities.

Today, Badger Meter operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, serving municipal, commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Jon N. W. Wesch, along with a seasoned executive leadership team, the company emphasizes research and development, customer support and sustainable water management practices. Badger Meter is headquartered in Milwaukee and continues to invest in smart infrastructure solutions aimed at addressing global water challenges.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $240.02 to $242.79
• 50-Day Range: $215.89 to $254.80
• 52-Week Range: $162.17 to $256.08
• Volume: 145,014 shs
• Average Volume: 213,489 shs
• Market Capitalization: $7.15 billion
• P/E Ratio: 53.44
• Dividend Yield: 0.56%
• Price Target: $236.60
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Badger Meter Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Badger Meter scored higher than 73% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 232nd out of 662 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Badger Meter has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Badger Meter has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.70%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Badger Meter are expected to grow by 15.70% in the coming year, from $4.65 to $5.38 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Badger Meter is 53.44, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Badger Meter is 53.44, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 37.24.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Badger Meter has a PEG Ratio of 3.47. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Badger Meter has a P/B Ratio of 11.77. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.91% of the float of Badger Meter has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Badger Meter has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Badger Meter has recently decreased by 2.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Badger Meter has a dividend yield of 0.56%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Badger Meter has been increasing its dividend for 32 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Badger Meter is 29.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Badger Meter will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.28% next year. This indicates that Badger Meter will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.87

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.91% of the float of Badger Meter has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Badger Meter has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Badger Meter has recently decreased by 2.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.97

News Sentiment

Badger Meter has a news sentiment score of 0.97. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Badger Meter this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for BMI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Badger Meter to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Badger Meter insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.80% of the stock of Badger Meter is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

89.01% of the stock of Badger Meter is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BMI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BMI shares performed this year?

Badger Meter's stock was trading at $212.12 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BMI stock has increased by 14.4% and is now trading at $242.62.

How were Badger Meter's earnings last quarter?

Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) announced its earnings results on Thursday, April, 17th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.30 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.22. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $222.21 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $220.39 million. Badger Meter had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.35% and a net margin of 15.74%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Badger Meter's stock split?

Shares of Badger Meter split on the morning of Friday, September 16th 2016.The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, August 12th 2016. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Thursday, September 15th 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Who are Badger Meter's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Badger Meter include Norway Savings Bank (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Kenneth Bockhorst, William R A Bergum, Karen M Bauer, Kimberly K Stoll, Fred J Begale and Todd A Adams.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Badger Meter?

Shares of BMI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Badger Meter own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Badger Meter investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/17/2025
• Record date for 6/6 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/6 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/06/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 7/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INSTRU - CONTROL
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BMI
• CIK: 9092
• Web: www.badgermeter.com
• Phone: (414) 355-0400
• Fax: 414-355-7499
• Employees: 2,210
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $236.60
• High Stock Price Target: $252.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $216.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -2.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.54
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 53.44
• Forward P/E Ratio: 52.18
• P/E Growth: 3.47
• Net Income: $124.94 million
• Net Margins: 15.74%
• Pretax Margin: 21.02%
• Return on Equity: 22.35%
• Return on Assets: 16.27%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.92
• Quick Ratio: 1.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $826.56 million
• Price / Sales: 8.64
• Cash Flow: $5.34 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 45.41
• Book Value: $20.61 per share
• Price / Book: 11.77

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 29,450,000
• Free Float: 29,217,000
• Market Cap: $7.15 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.83