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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetZero reported total debt and steadily growing equity (~$403M in 2021 to ~$810M TTM) give the company durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces solvency risk, supports buybacks and acquisitions, and preserves runway through project timing volatility while strong ROE (~18.8% TTM) reflects efficient capital use.
High, Sustainable MarginsConsistently high gross and net margins indicate pricing power and engineered-product mix resilience in metering and instrumentation. Margin durability supports cash generation and reinvestment even with cyclical order timing, and management's cost controls have kept margins in the upper half of the historical range despite near-term pressures.
Strategic Product And Market ExpansionAcquiring UDLive and commercial momentum in AMI/NAS and software broaden Badger Meter's addressable market into beyond-the-meter services and stormwater/sewer. This expands recurring software/data opportunities and strengthens long-term utility relationships, aligning with secular water infrastructure modernization and digital metering adoption.
Bears Say
Revenue Softness And Flattish OutlookA multi-quarter revenue decline and management's FY26 organic guidance of roughly flattish growth (with gains concentrated in Q4) signal execution and timing risk. Heavy back‑half weighting makes multi-quarter comparability sensitive to project ramp timing, threatening sustained top-line expansion if project awards or ramp schedules slip.
Free Cash Flow And Working Capital PressureMaterial quarter‑over‑quarter FCF decline and rising working capital tie up liquidity and reduce near-term financial flexibility. Even with historically solid cash conversion, increased receivables/inventory and lower FCF reduce headroom for discretionary deployment and raise sensitivity to further order timing shifts or cost pressures.
Electronics Cost And Supply RisksSustained component scarcity and rising prices—driven by AI/datacenter demand—can erode margins and delay deliveries for smart meters and communication modules. Persistent supply-chain mismatches force higher inventories, renegotiated contracts, or price actions, creating structural margin and execution headwinds if demand for electronics remains tight.
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BMI FAQ
What was Badger Meter’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Badger Meter’s market cap?
Badger Meter’s market cap is $64.02B.
When is Badger Meter’s upcoming earnings report date?
Badger Meter’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 15, 2026 which is in 81 days.
How were Badger Meter’s earnings last quarter?
Badger Meter released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $17.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $17.487 by $0.243.
Is Badger Meter overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Badger Meter’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Badger Meter pay dividends?
Badger Meter does not currently pay dividends.
What is Badger Meter’s EPS estimate?
Badger Meter’s EPS estimate is 21.26.
How many shares outstanding does Badger Meter have?
Currently, no data Available
What happened to Badger Meter’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Badger Meter reported an EPS of $17.73 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $17.487. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Badger Meter?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:BMI
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Badger Meter Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$2,746.39 (― Downside)
$2,746.39 (― Downside)
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 71%
Bearish news 29%
Bearish news 29%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-35.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Asset Growth
6.59%
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Company Description
Badger Meter
Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) provides a comprehensive range of solutions for flow measurement, quality assessment, control, and communication. Operating globally, the company serves markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. For municipal water utilities, BMI supplies both conventional and advanced water meters, complemented by associated radio, software, and service technologies. Additionally, Badger Meter engineers and produces a variety of flow instrumentation devices, including meters, valves, and sensing tools. These instruments are vital for measuring and controlling the flow of various substances—from water, air, and steam to oil and other liquids and gases—within industrial piping and pipelines. They are incorporated by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as primary measurement components within their products or systems and distributed through manufacturer representatives. Key applications for this instrumentation span water/wastewater treatment, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and corporate sustainability efforts. The company further innovates with its ORION suite of automatic meter reading (AMR) technologies, encompassing ORION Migratable, ORION (SE) for traditional fixed networks, and ORION Cellular for infrastructure-free fixed network solutions. Its BEACON advanced metering analytics platform, a secure cloud-hosted software, empowers users with alerts for specified conditions and consumer engagement tools to visualize and manage water usage. Serving a broad customer base, including water utilities, industrial clients, and other sectors, Badger Meter sells its offerings directly and through a network of resellers and representatives. Founded in 1905, Badger Meter, Inc. is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
BMI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$2,746.39