Top MarketRank™ StocksTop MarketRank™NYSE:BMI Badger Meter (BMI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $125.75 +5.51 (+4.59%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$125.80 +0.04 (+0.03%) As of 05/22/2026 07:21 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Badger Meter Stock (NYSE:BMI) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Badger Meter alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$119.50▼$125.8950-Day Range$113.21▼$161.2252-Week Range$112.09▼$256.08Volume520,987 shsAverage Volume586,740 shsMarket Capitalization$3.67 billionP/E Ratio28.39Dividend Yield1.27%Price Target$155.86Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Badger Meter, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in flow measurement and control solutions. The company’s core business centers on the design, manufacture and sale of water meters, control valves and related accessories for municipal and industrial water utilities. Over its more than a century of operation, Badger Meter has built a reputation for precision engineering, durability and compliance with international regulatory standards. The company’s product portfolio includes mechanical and ultrasonic water meters, electromagnetic flow meters for industrial applications, and a range of control valves that help utilities manage pressure and flow in distribution networks. In addition to hardware, Badger Meter develops advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and automated meter reading (AMR) systems, enabling real-time data collection, leak detection and remote monitoring to improve operational efficiency and reduce non-revenue water. Badger Meter also offers cloud-based analytics and software platforms that transform raw meter data into actionable insights. Its Beacon® Advanced Metering Analytics and ORION® Cellular AMI solutions provide utilities and industrial customers with customizable dashboards, performance benchmarking and alerting capabilities. The integration of hardware and software supports smart city initiatives, water conservation programs and regulatory compliance efforts. With manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, Badger Meter serves a diverse customer base in more than 70 countries. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Kathy A. Bork, under whose leadership Badger Meter continues to expand its global footprint and invest in research and development of next-generation measurement technologies.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Badger Meter Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks99th Percentile Overall ScoreBMI MarketRank™: Badger Meter scored higher than 99% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 11th out of 624 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 Opinion4.1 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingBadger Meter has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 5 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialBadger Meter has a consensus price target of $155.86, representing about 23.9% upside from its current price of $125.75.Amount of Analyst CoverageBadger Meter has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Badger Meter's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth10.22% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Badger Meter are expected to grow by 10.22% in the coming year, from $4.50 to $4.96 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Badger Meter is 28.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Badger Meter is 28.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 79.13.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBadger Meter has a PEG Ratio of 2.26. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBadger Meter has a P/B Ratio of 5.32. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Badger Meter's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted12.85% of the float of Badger Meter has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBadger Meter has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.81, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Badger Meter has recently increased by 16.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldBadger Meter pays a meaningful dividend of 1.27%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthBadger Meter has been increasing its dividend for 32 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Badger Meter is 36.12%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Badger Meter will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.26% next year. This indicates that Badger Meter will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Badger Meter's dividend. News and Social Media3.6 / 5News Sentiment0.73 News SentimentBadger Meter has a news sentiment score of 0.73. 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 0.52 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Badger Meter this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 13 people have searched for BMI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -24% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Badger Meter to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership3.6 / 5Insider TradingAcquiring Shares Cluster Insider Buying5 insiders have purchased shares of Badger Meter in the last three months. Multiple insiders buying is a strong bullish signal.Net Insider BuyingOver the last three months, insiders have purchased a net $181,126.00 in company stock, which represents 0.0049% of the company's market cap.Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Badger Meter insiders have bought 30.39% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $777,128.00 in company stock and sold $596,002.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders1.00% of the stock of Badger Meter is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions89.01% of the stock of Badger Meter is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Badger Meter's insider trading history. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. BMI Stock News HeadlinesAnalysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Technology Companies: Badger Meter (BMI), Tenable Holdings (TENB) and Applied Materials (AMAT)May 24 at 12:56 PM | theglobeandmail.comBadger Meter, Inc. (BMI) Analyst/Investor Day TranscriptMay 23 at 4:01 AM | seekingalpha.comSpaceX controls two-thirds of all satellites - and it is about to go publicSpaceX is targeting an IPO on June 11th, with trading set to begin June 12th and the roadshow kicking off June 4th. The company recently issued a 5-for-1 stock split, dropping shares from $526 to roughly $105 - a deliberate move to open access to everyday investors. SpaceX controls two-thirds of all satellites in orbit, accounts for 85% of global rocket launches, and has collected $13 billion from NASA over the past decade. Analyst Matt McCall has spent months researching how investors can get a stake before the IPO through a regular brokerage account, for less than $100.May 24 at 1:00 AM | NXT Wave Research (Ad)BMI Inquiry News: Badger Meter Investors are Notified of BFA Law's Ongoing Investigation into the Company's Potential Misstatements – Contact the Firm if You Lost MoneyMay 22 at 6:45 AM | globenewswire.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Badger Meter, Inc. - BMIMay 21 at 3:45 PM | prnewswire.comBadger Meter, Inc. (BMI) Analyst/Investor Day - SlideshowMay 21 at 1:33 PM | seekingalpha.comBadger Meter Sets Investor Day With New PresentationMay 21 at 8:11 AM | tipranks.comInsider Buying: Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) EVP Buys 1,000 Shares of StockApril 24, 2026 | insidertrades.comSee More Headlines BMI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BMI shares performed this year? Badger Meter's stock was trading at $174.31 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, BMI shares have decreased by 27.9% and is now trading at $125.7540. How were Badger Meter's earnings last quarter? Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 17th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.14 earnings per share for the quarter. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $220.71 million during the quarter. Badger Meter had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.76% and a net margin of 14.56%. Read the conference call transcript. When did Badger Meter's stock split? Badger Meter shares split before market open on Friday, September 16th 2016.The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, August 12th 2016. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes 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? Badger Meter's top institutional investors include First Trust Advisors LP (1.92%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.85%), Boston Trust Walden Corp (1.82%) and Amundi (1.57%). Insiders that own company stock include Kenneth Bockhorst, Robert Wrocklage, William R A Bergum, Richard Htwe, Karen M Bauer, Kimberly K Stoll, Fred J Begale, Christina M Tarantino, Edward F Callahan 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 AUO (AUOTY). Company Calendar Last Earnings2/17/2026Record date for 3/13 Dividend2/27/2026Ex-Dividend for 3/13 Dividend2/27/2026Dividend Payable3/13/2026Record date for 6/5 Dividend5/22/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/5 Dividend5/22/2026Today5/24/2026Dividend Payable6/05/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)7/28/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (10m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 BMI's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. BMI has been in this zone for over 10 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorComputer and Technology Industry INSTRU - CONTROL Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment & Instruments Current SymbolNYSE:BMI CIK9092 Webwww.badgermeter.com Phone(414) 355-0400Fax414-355-7499Employees2,477Year Founded1905Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Badger Meter$155.86 High Price Target$200.00 Low Price Target$110.00 Potential Upside/Downside+23.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$4.43 Trailing P/E Ratio28.39 Forward P/E Ratio27.95 P/E Growth2.26Net Income$141.63 million Net Margins14.56% Pretax Margin19.43% Return on Equity18.76% Return on Assets13.53% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.00 Quick Ratio1.97 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$916.66 million Price / Sales4.00 Cash Flow$5.98 per share Price / Cash Flow21.04 Book Value$23.66 per share Price / Book5.32Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares29,190,000Free Float28,894,000Market Cap$3.67 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.68 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? 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