Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Grows Position in Badger Meter, Inc. $BMI

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) by 5.8% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 540,272 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after acquiring an additional 29,623 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP’s holdings in Badger Meter were worth $82,305,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Badger Meter by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,979,893 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $694,133,000 after acquiring an additional 19,585 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its position in Badger Meter by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,462,807 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $358,315,000 after purchasing an additional 20,122 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in Badger Meter by 20.9% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 970,219 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $173,262,000 after purchasing an additional 168,053 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in Badger Meter by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 876,854 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $152,951,000 after purchasing an additional 4,035 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pictet Asset Management Holding SA grew its position in Badger Meter by 39.2% during the 4th quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 754,402 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $131,592,000 after purchasing an additional 212,448 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.01% of the company’s stock.

Badger Meter Price Performance

BMI opened at $129.94 on Friday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $135.42 and a 200-day simple moving average of $142.54. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.36, a P/E/G ratio of 2.44 and a beta of 0.64. Badger Meter, Inc. has a 12 month low of $112.09 and a 12 month high of $204.00.

Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.01 by $0.01. Badger Meter had a return on equity of 18.03% and a net margin of 14.27%.The firm had revenue of $220.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $220.59 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.17 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that Badger Meter, Inc. will post 4.43 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

BMI has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Barclays restated an “underweight” rating and issued a $112.00 price objective (up from $109.00) on shares of Badger Meter in a research note on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Badger Meter from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Zacks Research raised Badger Meter from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on Badger Meter from $169.00 to $162.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Maxim Group downgraded Badger Meter from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Badger Meter currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $164.00.

Trending Headlines about Badger Meter

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary remains constructive on Badger Meter’s exposure to cellular advanced metering infrastructure, recurring digital-water software, BlueEdge solutions, sewer monitoring and data-center flow applications. Stable demand for smarter water and sewer networks could support long-term growth. Badger Meter Benefits From Smarter Water and Sewer Network Demand
• Positive Sentiment: A recent analysis highlights Badger Meter’s share repurchase program and transition toward digital water software, suggesting management is returning capital while pursuing higher-value, potentially recurring revenue streams. Is Badger Meter’s Share Buyback Masking Or Highlighting Its Shift To Digital Water Software?
• Neutral Sentiment: Badger Meter narrowly exceeded second-quarter EPS expectations, reporting $1.02 versus the $1.01 consensus estimate. However, revenue of $220.3 million was slightly below expectations and declined 6.6% year over year, leaving investors focused on the pace and quality of recovery.
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms are publicizing an August 3, 2026 deadline for investors to seek lead-plaintiff status in a securities class action covering purchases from April 18, 2024, through April 16, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Badger Meter made misleading statements or failed to disclose information about pulling forward customer orders, demand and near-term order trends; these allegations have not been proven. BMI Shareholder Action Reminder
• Negative Sentiment: The legal announcements add reputational, litigation and potential financial-risk concerns, while analyst coverage also points to margin pressure, uneven project timing and uncertainty around 2026 demand. Badger Meter’s Growth Story Hinges on Cellular AMI and BlueEdge Demand

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.