Stock events for Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI)
In the past six months, Badger Meter's stock has been impacted by several events. The company reported strong Q4 and full year 2025 financial results, but the stock plunged due to missing revenue expectations and a signaled slowdown in growth. The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend and expanded its share repurchase authorization. Key executive leadership appointments were announced. Analyst sentiment shifted, with some highlighting the company's potential while others gave it a Strong Sell rating due to rising costs and competitive pressures. There were instances of insider buying and selling.
Demand Seasonality affecting Badger Meter, Inc.’s stock price
The provided search results do not contain specific information detailing the demand seasonality for Badger Meter, Inc.'s products and services. While the company experiences steady and durable customer demand driven by long-term secular trends favoring smart water management solutions, there is no explicit mention of recurring seasonal patterns in product or service demand over a calendar year.
Overview of Badger Meter, Inc.’s business
Badger Meter, Inc., established in 1905 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in flow measurement and control solutions, specializing in smart water technology. The company designs, manufactures, and sells water meters, control valves, and related accessories for municipal and industrial water utilities worldwide. Badger Meter operates primarily within the Technology sector and the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry, and is associated with the Electronic Equipment and Instruments industry. Its BlueEdge offerings integrate water management technology, software, and support services for proactive water management across the water cycle. The company's products include utility water solutions such as mechanical and ultrasonic water meters, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and automated meter reading (AMR) systems, and related radio and software technologies. They also offer flow instrumentation like meters, valves, and sensing devices for measuring and controlling liquids and gases. Additionally, they provide connectivity and IoT products, water quality monitoring solutions, and sewer monitoring and acoustic leak detection capabilities.
BMI’s Geographic footprint
Badger Meter has a global operational footprint, serving customers in over 70 countries. The majority of its revenue comes from the USA. The company has manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
BMI Corporate Image Assessment
Badger Meter has a strong reputation for precision engineering, durability, and compliance with international regulatory standards. Its brand reputation has been positively influenced by the acquisition of SmartCover Systems, innovation in smart water solutions, strong financial performance, and commitment to sustainability. However, concerns have been raised about rising costs and competitive pressures.
Ownership
Badger Meter, Inc. has a mixed ownership structure including institutional, retail, and individual investors. Institutions hold a significant portion of the company's shares, with major investors including BlackRock, Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc. Individual insiders own approximately 0.543% of the company's stock, with Ronald H. Dix noted as a significant individual shareholder.
