Badger Meter, Inc. provides flow measurement, control, and communication solutions worldwide. It offers mechanical and electronic water meters, and related technologies and services to municipal water utilities; and meters and valves to measure and control materials flowing through a pipe or pipeline, including water, air, steam, oil, and other liquids and gases, as well as for use in water/wastewater, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, test and measurement, automotive aftermarket, and the concrete construction process industries. The company also provides flow instrumentation technologies to original equipment manufacturers as the primary flow measurement device within a product or system; ORION Migratable for mobile meter reading; ORION (SE) for traditional fixed network applications; and ORION Cellular for infrastructure-free fixed network meter reading, as well as BEACON advanced metering analytics, a secure cloud-hosted software suite that creates alerts for specific conditions and consumer engagement tools that allow end water customers to view and manage their water usage activity. It also serves municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers. The company sells its products through employees, resellers, and representatives. Badger Meter, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Fluid meters & counting devices
Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment & Instruments
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNYSE:BMI
CUSIP05652510
Phone414-355-0400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.88
Quick Ratio0.92
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio38.57
Forward P/E Ratio33.50
P/E Growth3.71
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$402.44 million
Price / Sales3.32
Cash Flow$2.0301 per share
Price / Cash22.61
Book Value$9.53 per share
Price / Book4.82
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.19
Net Income$34.57 million
Net Margins8.22%
Return on Equity12.11%
Return on Assets8.60%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,632
Outstanding Shares29,110,000
Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Badger Meter's stock symbol?
Badger Meter trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BMI."
How often does Badger Meter pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Badger Meter?
Badger Meter declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.13 per share on Friday, June 15th. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 30th. View Badger Meter's Dividend History.
When did Badger Meter's stock split? How did Badger Meter's stock split work?
Badger Meter shares 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 market closes on Thursday, September 15th 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of Badger Meter stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.
How will Badger Meter's stock buyback program work?
Badger Meter declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Sunday, April 9th 2017, which permits the company to buyback 400,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Badger Meter's earnings last quarter?
Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 17th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.11. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $105.04 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $107.17 million. Badger Meter had a net margin of 8.22% and a return on equity of 12.11%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.30 EPS. View Badger Meter's Earnings History.
When is Badger Meter's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for BMI?
5 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Badger Meter's shares. Their forecasts range from $41.00 to $65.00. On average, they expect Badger Meter's stock price to reach $48.25 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Badger Meter.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Badger Meter stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Badger Meter stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Badger Meter remains optimistic about second-quarter 2018 and for the full-year 2018 due to significant rise in backlog and increased order rates. Increased shipments for FIN, a joint venture between Balkan and Upinar — which utilizes Badger Meter’s D-Flow ultrasonic technology and continued strength in Flow Instrumentation orders are likely to drive growth. Also, the company is poised to gain from growing demand for E-Series meters and ORION cellular endpoints, as well as BEACON Advanced Metering Analytics managed solution. However, in a year’s time, Badger Meter has underperformed the industry average. Also, its estimates have been going down over the past couple of months. Moreover, elevated copper prices are likely to impact the company’s margins in the near future. This apart, the company will incur charges related to the termination of its frozen pension plan in 2018, which might affect earnings." (6/19/2018)
- 2. Canaccord Genuity analysts commented, "We expect Badger will continue to benefit from favorable demand for water/flow measurement and conservation technologies in the future. While we historically have had no issues paying a premium for shares in general, we believe risk outweighs reward right here." (4/4/2018)
Who are some of Badger Meter's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Badger Meter include Blackbaud (BLKB), GEMALTO NV/S (GTOMY), Etsy (ETSY), Teradata (TDC), 2U (TWOU), Rocket Internet (RCKZF), Entegris (ENTG), Eutelsat Communications (EUTLF), BROTHER INDUSTR/ADR (BRTHY), Ceridian HCM (CDAY), DST Systems (DST), Sogou (SOGO), ALPS Elec Ltd/ADR (APELY), Wix.Com (WIX) and Scientific Games (SGMS).
Who are Badger Meter's key executives?
Badger Meter's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Richard A. Meeusen, Chairman & CEO (Age 63)
- Mr. Kenneth C. Bockhorst, Pres (Age 45)
- Mr. Richard E. Johnson, Sr. VP of Fin., CFO & Treasurer (Age 63)
- Mr. Kimberly K. Stoll, VP of Sales & Marketing (Age 52)
- Mr. Horst E. Gras, VP of International Operations (Age 62)
Has Badger Meter been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about BMI stock have trended somewhat positive on Sunday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Badger Meter earned a media sentiment score of 0.08 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the scientific and technical instruments company an impact score of 46.45 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are Badger Meter's major shareholders?
Badger Meter's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (12.88%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (5.92%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.85%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.82%), Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. (1.27%) and Copeland Capital Management LLC (1.04%). Company insiders that own Badger Meter stock include Andrew J Policano, Beverly L P Smiley, Fred J Begale, Gale E Klappa, Gregory M Gomez, Horst Gras, Kimberly K Stoll, Raymond G Serdynski, Richard A Meeusen, Richard E Johnson, Ronald H Dix and William R A Bergum. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Badger Meter.
Which major investors are selling Badger Meter stock?
BMI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Suntrust Banks Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citadel Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC and US Bancorp DE. Company insiders that have sold Badger Meter company stock in the last year include Andrew J Policano, Beverly L P Smiley, Fred J Begale, Gale E Klappa, Kimberly K Stoll, Richard A Meeusen and Richard E Johnson. View Insider Buying and Selling for Badger Meter.
Which major investors are buying Badger Meter stock?
BMI stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Rockefeller Capital Management L.P., Copeland Capital Management LLC, Handelsbanken Fonder AB, Handelsbanken Fonder AB, BlackRock Inc., Russell Investments Group Ltd., Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC and Eagle Asset Management Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Badger Meter.
How do I buy shares of Badger Meter?
Shares of BMI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Badger Meter's stock price today?
One share of BMI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $45.90.
How big of a company is Badger Meter?
Badger Meter has a market capitalization of $1.33 billion and generates $402.44 million in revenue each year. The scientific and technical instruments company earns $34.57 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.19 on an earnings per share basis. Badger Meter employs 1,632 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Badger Meter?
Badger Meter's mailing address is 4545 WEST BROWN DEER ROAD, MILWAUKEE WI, 53223. The scientific and technical instruments company can be reached via phone at 414-355-0400 or via email at [email protected]
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