Badger Meter Inc (BMI) Stock Price & Analysis
Badger Meter Inc (BMI) fell 2.60% to USD 132.49 as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
BMI last closed at USD 136.02; the session ranged USD 132.07–136.44 on volume of 241,396 shares. Market capitalization is $3.84B, with a 52-week range of USD 112.09–204 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC)
| Price | USD 132.49 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.60% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 136.02 |
| Open | USD 135.13 |
| Day Range | USD 132.07 – 136.44 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 112.09 – 204 |
| Volume | 241,396 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.84B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BMI)
Nexqual's technical model rates BMI "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.33 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 137.33) |
| MACD | -0.33 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BMI)
Wall Street analysts rate BMI "None" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 157.75 (range USD 112–170), per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 157.75 |
| High Target | USD 170 |
| Low Target | USD 112 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 4 / 1 |
Earnings (BMI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-21 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.22 |
| Revenue Estimate | $242.09M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.02 vs est 1.01 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.93 vs est 1.22 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.14 vs est 1.16 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.19 vs est 1.14 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BMI)
| Total Revenue | $880.96M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -6.60% |
| Gross Margin | +41.31% |
| Operating Margin | +17.72% |
| Profit Margin | +14.27% |
| ROE | +18.48% |
| Debt / Equity | 3.44 |
| Current Ratio | 2.42 |
| Total Cash | $95.73M |
| Total Debt | $23.48M |
| Free Cash Flow | $128.29M |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BMI)
Nexqual rates Badger Meter Inc's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 41%, operating 18% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $96M cash vs $23M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $128M, 14% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 10.6% |
Ownership (BMI)
| Insider Ownership | +0.62% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +119.41% |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.99M |
| Float | 28.80M |
| Short % of Float | +21.26% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Leadership (BMI)
Badger Meter Inc is led by Kenneth C. Bockhorst (age 52), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Kenneth C. Bockhorst (age 52) |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Human Resources | Sheryl L. Hopkins (age 56) |
| Executive Vice President of North America Municipal Utility | Robert A. Wrocklage (age 46) |
| VP, CFO & Treasurer | Daniel R. Weltzien (age 45) |
| Vice President of Global Operations | Richard Htwe (age 57) |
Major Backers & Investors (BMI)
Notable institutional backers of Badger Meter Inc include Impax Asset Management Group plc, First Trust Advisors LP, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Impax Asset Management Group plc | 3.26% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.66% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.55% |
| Boston Trust Walden Corporation | 2.51% |
| UBS Group AG | 2.17% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers | 1.64% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 25.68% |
| Vanguard Group | 23.73% |
| State Street | 7.02% |
| Geode Capital | 3.48% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
From Badger Meter Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-17)
Partnerships
- There are 108 employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement with District 10 of the International Association of Machinists.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.