Badger Meter (BMI) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) is expected to be announcing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 22nd. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $1.01 per share and revenue of $220.2040 million for the quarter. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 17th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Badger Meter had a return on equity of 18.76% and a net margin of 14.56%.The business had revenue of $220.71 million during the quarter. On average, analysts expect Badger Meter to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Badger Meter Stock Performance

BMI stock opened at $149.27 on Monday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $132.60 and its 200 day moving average price is $145.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.70, a PEG ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 0.64. Badger Meter has a fifty-two week low of $112.09 and a fifty-two week high of $249.56.

Badger Meter Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 22nd were issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 22nd. Badger Meter’s payout ratio is 36.12%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

BMI has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of Badger Meter from $173.00 to $145.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Maxim Group cut shares of Badger Meter from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Badger Meter from $110.00 to $109.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Wall Street Zen lowered Badger Meter from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, June 13th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Badger Meter in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $155.71.

Trending Headlines about Badger Meter

Here are the key news stories impacting Badger Meter this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms reminded investors about a pending securities class action against Badger Meter, with a lead plaintiff deadline of August 3, 2026, increasing attention on litigation risk and potential downside for the stock. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The class action alleges investor harm during the April 18, 2024 to April 16, 2026 period, suggesting concerns about possible securities fraud claims and adding uncertainty for shareholders. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Additional notices from other firms, including Rosen, Pomerantz, Berger Montague, and others, reinforced the same litigation overhang and kept Badger Meter in the news for legal rather than business reasons. Article Title

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, VP Christina M. Tarantino purchased 870 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, April 21st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $113.80 per share, for a total transaction of $99,006.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the vice president directly owned 1,801 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $204,953.80. This trade represents a 93.45% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Kenneth Bockhorst acquired 2,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, April 21st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $117.53 per share, for a total transaction of $258,566.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 51,676 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,073,480.28. This represents a 4.45% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders bought a total of 6,628 shares of company stock valued at $777,128 over the last three months. 1.00% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new position in Badger Meter in the fourth quarter valued at $227,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Badger Meter by 328.0% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,766 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $717,000 after purchasing an additional 2,886 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers lifted its holdings in shares of Badger Meter by 10.6% in the 2nd quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 2,334 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $572,000 after purchasing an additional 223 shares during the last quarter. M&T Bank Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Badger Meter in the 2nd quarter valued at about $200,000. Finally, California Public Employees Retirement System boosted its position in shares of Badger Meter by 11.2% in the 2nd quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 50,225 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $12,303,000 after purchasing an additional 5,041 shares during the period. 89.01% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Badger Meter Company Profile

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.