Market Cap
$3.6B
BMI
BADGER METER INC
$130.83 ▲ +1.92%
Prev close $128.37Market cap$3.6B
ConsensusBuy
12-mo target$156.67 (+19.7%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 7/10
Insider Buying Cluster (5 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)37 New Institutional Positions13 Institutional Exits Industrials & Manufacturing
Snapshot
The big-picture read on BMI right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Buy (67%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$3.7B
Inst. Activity
37 buys / 13 sells
Insider Activity
$878.7K buy / $330.3K sell
Insider Net $
$548.4K
Social Sentiment
41° Cool
SEC Reports
10
Press Releases
1
Price chart 30d -1.3%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
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Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 1, 2026 Insider
ADAMS TODD A. was granted 153.8 shares
Director @ $123.54 ($19.0K)
Oct 1, 2026 Insider
Liu Xia was granted 153.8 shares
Director @ $123.54 ($19.0K)
Aug 5, 2026 ftd
Aug 3, 2026 SEC FTD: BMI — 6,000 shares ($0.8M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260805, Price: $140.26, FTD Value: $841,560, BADGER METER INC
Eight institutional investors accumulated $61.8M in BMI during Q2 2026, led by Boston Trust Walden (+$27.4M) and Pictet
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 5/10
Jul 30, 2026 Insider
Jul 27, 2026 Press Callahan Edward F. bought 751 shares
VP-Engineering @ $135.25 ($101.6K)
Robbins LLP announced a securities class action lawsuit against Badger Meter (BMI) on behalf of investors who purchased
Impact 5/10
Badger Meter reported Q2 2026 revenue of $222.3M (down 7% YoY but up 10% sequentially) and diluted EPS of $1.02 (down 13
8-K — Impact 5/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
Impax Asset Management Group — NEW
945,694 shares ($140.3M)
Analyst ratings buy % +6.3%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
67% rate it Buy or better · 15 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 54% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 54% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 55% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Stifel | MAINTAIN | Buy | 54% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Stifel | MAINTAIN | Buy | 54% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 54% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Maxim Group | DOWNGRADE | Hold | 43% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 55% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 54% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 67% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 59% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 59% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 59% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 59% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 59% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 53% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 59% |
Price targets
Where 9 covering analysts think BMI trades over the next 12 months.
$156.67 +19.7% upside Buy
Current$130.83 Low$112.00 Median$162.00 High$170.00 9 analysts
$112.00$170.00
Analyst rating Buy· 1.9/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood -20.0%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
41°
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Recent posts
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Is water the next hot theme? With aging infrastructure and rising scarcity, Badger Meter is the backbone of the next industrial shift." $BMI
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Is water the next hot theme? With aging infrastructure and rising scarcity, Badger Meter is the backbone of the next industrial shift." $BMI
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Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
10 SEC filing reports analyzed · 2 bullish, 2 bearish, 1 mixed, 5 neutral · avg impact 4.6/10.Plus 1 press releases.
BULLISHINST-CLUSTER5/10
Eight institutional investors accumulated $61.8M in BMI during Q2 2026, led by Boston Trust Walden (
Aug 3, 2026
BEARISH8-K5/10
Badger Meter reported Q2 2026 revenue of $222.3M (down 7% YoY but up 10% sequentially) and diluted E
Jul 22, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K4/10
Badger Meter amended and extended its $150 million multi-currency revolving credit facility, pushing
Jun 11, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K5/10
Badger Meter hosted its 2026 Investor Day on May 21, 2026, presenting a comprehensive strategic and
May 21, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Aug 5, 2026
ftd
FTD: BMI — 6,000 shares ($0.8M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260805, Price: $140.26, FTD Value: $841,560, BADGER METER INC
Aug 3, 2026
other
BMI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Badger Meter, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with SBS Law
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP ("SBS"), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a
Aug 3, 2026
other
Badger Meter, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - BMI
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. ("Badger" or "the C
Aug 2, 2026
other
Badger Meter Deadline Tomorrow: BMI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Badger Meter, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Badger Meter, Inc. (NY
Jul 31, 2026
other
Badger Meter, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - BMI
LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. ("Badger" or "the
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.22 | $1.16–$1.30 | 2.9% | +1.0% | 0↑ 6↓ | $0.2B | 8 |
| Next Q | $1.28 | $1.12–$1.42 | 11.9% | +1.4% | 1↑ 5↓ | $0.2B | 8 |
| Current FY | $4.49 | $4.30–$4.85 | -6.3% | +0.7% | 0↑ 7↓ | $0.9B | 9 |
| Next FY | $4.97 | $4.72–$5.44 | 10.6% | +0.5% | 0↑ 6↓ | $1.0B | 10 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.224 | — |
| 7d ago | $1.223 | +0.001 |
| 30d ago | $1.212 | +0.013 |
| 60d ago | $1.292 | -0.067 |
| 90d ago | $1.299 | -0.075 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own BMI (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $3.7B total value (24,997,265 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: NOMURA, BlackRock,, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 37 institutions added/increased vs 13 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT CO LTD | 0 | $0.00 | 0.0% | — |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 4,892,342 | $725.9M | 19.6% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2,504,823 | $371.7M | 10.0% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 1,651,414 | $245.0M | 6.6% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1,317,325 | $195.5M | 5.3% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1,008,392 | $149.6M | 4.0% | — |
| Impax Asset Management Group plc | 945,694 | $140.3M | 3.8% | NEW |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 771,864 | $114.5M | 3.1% | ADD +37.7% |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 739,882 | $109.8M | 3.0% | — |
| Boston Trust Walden Corp | 728,961 | $108.2M | 2.9% | ADD +37.5% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impax Asset Management Group plc | NEW | — | 945,694 | — | $140.3M |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | ADD | 560,356 | 771,864 | +37.7% | $114.5M |
| Boston Trust Walden Corp | ADD | 530,169 | 728,961 | +37.5% | $108.2M |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 858,174 | 629,411 | -26.7% | $93.4M |
| Amundi | ADD | 459,063 | 590,079 | +28.5% | $87.6M |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | ADD | 394,344 | 574,477 | +45.7% | $85.2M |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | ADD | 346,720 | 499,519 | +44.1% | $74.1M |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 292,852 | 460,602 | +57.3% | $68.3M |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 374,295 | — | $55.5M |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | TRIM | 506,690 | 312,146 | -38.4% | $46.3M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
19 insiders, 50 transactions. Net $548.4K — $878.7K bought, $330.3K sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | ADAMS TODD A. | Director | AWARD | 153.8 | $123.54 | $19.0K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Liu Xia | Director | AWARD | 153.8 | $123.54 | $19.0K |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Callahan Edward F. | VP-Engineering | BUY | 751 | $135.25 | $101.6K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | ADAMS TODD A. | Director | AWARD | 128.05 | $148.38 | $19.0K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Liu Xia | Director | AWARD | 128.05 | $148.38 | $19.0K |
| May 1, 2026 | Liu Xia | Director | AWARD | 131.28 | $152.35 | $20.0K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | STERN JAMES F | Director | AWARD | 952 | $122.96 | $117.1K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Cook Melanie K. | Director | AWARD | 952 | $122.96 | $117.1K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Liu Xia | Director | AWARD | 952 | $122.96 | $117.1K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Myers Tessa M. | Director | AWARD | 952 | $122.96 | $117.1K |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for BMI.
Shares short
3,818,128
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-14.2%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
12.4
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈13.2%
Estimate — not % of float
All BMI filing & press-release reports (11)
- INST-CLUSTER reportAug 3, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJul 27, 2026
- 8-K reportJul 22, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 11, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 21, 2026
- CLUSTER reportApr 29, 2026
- 8-K reportApr 28, 2026
- CLUSTER reportApr 23, 2026
- CLUSTER reportApr 22, 2026
- 8-K reportApr 17, 2026
- DEFA14A reportMar 13, 2026