Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) is included among 13 Best Long Term Low Risk Stocks to Buy Now.
On February 2, Argus Research analyst Kristina Ruggeri downgraded Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) to Hold from Buy.
A few days earlier, on January 29, Seaport Research analyst Scott Graham trimmed his price target on the stock to $220 from $255 while maintaining a Buy rating. He pointed out that sales growth was softer in the first half of the year, but noted that visibility into a second-half pickup had improved, giving the firm more confidence in a potential inflection.
During the Q4 2025 earnings call, the company’s Chairman, President, and CEO explained that the business closed the fourth quarter with solid financial performance, rounding out another year marked by record sales, profitability, and cash flow. He pointed to strong customer demand for the cellular AMI solution and said the addition of SmartCover into the BlueEdge smart water management platform was progressing well. He also indicated that winning the PRASA AMI project in Puerto Rico strengthened the company’s position and supported its long-term growth outlook.
The newly appointed Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer said fourth-quarter 2025 sales reached $221 million, reflecting an 8% increase from the prior year and 2% base sales growth. He noted that operating profit margins improved by 40 basis points to 19.5%, up from 19.1%. Base operating earnings rose 9% year over year, which lifted base operating margins by 140 basis points to 20.5%. He added that gross margins expanded by 180 basis points to 42.1% in the quarter, compared with 40.3% a year earlier.
Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) designs, manufactures, and markets flow measurement, quality, control, and related system solutions for customers around the world.
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