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BMI Stock Forecast: Badger Meter, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$131
+0.30% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Badger Meter, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $162 — +23.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$3.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
40 / 100
Median analyst target
$162
Analysts covering
13
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.8%
1M
−7.5%
YTD
−24.6%
1Y
−30.8%
From 52W high
−30.8%
From 52W low
+15.7%
$113
$189
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BMI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Badger Meter, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
40 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
94
Issuance
79
Volatility
77
Value
63
Revisions
42
Accruals
39
Size
28
Growth
24
Momentum
8

Quality (94): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Momentum (8): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BMI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BMI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$120$140$160$180$200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BMIHigh $170Median $162Low $112

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says13 analysts
7 Buy5 Hold1 Sell
Low $112Median $162High $170

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$109 → $112
23 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$170 → $167
23 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$172 → $170
23 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$169 → $162
23 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$170 → $165
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$140 → $170
13 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
13 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$110 → $109
23 Apr 2026Maxim GroupDowngradeHold—
20 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
20 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
20 Apr 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
20 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
17 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
14 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
30 Mar 2026BairdUpgradeOutperform—
2 Feb 2026Argus ResearchDowngradeHold—
29 Jan 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
29 Jan 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BMI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

BMI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.4%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
7
Fundamentals

Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
30.6×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.3×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / book
5.6×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.9×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−6.6%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−14.1%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Gross margin
40.8%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Operating margin
17.7%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Net margin
14.3%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
18.5%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Return on assets
10.6%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.2%

Higher than 30% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

BMI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelScientific & Technical Instruments
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BMIBadger Meter, Inc.$3.8B
40
ITRIItron, Inc.$4.5B
72
VNTVontier Corp.$4.6B
82
NOVTNovanta, Inc.$6.3B
55
STSensata Technologies Holding Plc$6.7B
94
ESEESCO Technologies, Inc.$7.9B
89
CGNXCognex Corp.$11.0B
85

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Badger Meter, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest BMI news & analysis

Badger Meter Raises Dividend 10% Representing 34 Years of Consecutive Annual Dividend Growth

Business Wire · 14 Aug 2026positive

Badger Meter's Board of Directors authorized a 10% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.44 per share from $0.40 per share, payable September 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 28, 2026. The new annual dividend rate for common stock is $1.76 per share, marking 34 consecutive years of annual dividend growth.

Why it matters — The continued dividend increase extends Badger Meter's long track record of returning value to shareholders, which BMI watchers would see as a sign of sustained financial strength.

Badger Meter VP-Engineering Callahan Buys 751 Shares for $101,573 Amid Stock's 26% Pullback

The Motley Fool · 8 Aug 2026positive

Badger Meter's VP of Engineering, Callahan, purchased 751 shares of the company on July 30, 2026, for approximately $101,573. The transaction increased the insider's direct equity holdings by 63%, occurring during a 26% pullback in the stock.

Why it matters — An insider's significant share purchase during a stock decline may signal confidence in the company's prospects to BMI watchers.

BMI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Badger Meter, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with SBS Law

PRNewsWire · 3 Aug 2026negative

Law firm SBS Law is reminding investors of a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act, and is inviting shareholders who purchased BMI shares during the class period to contact the firm about possible lead plaintiff appointments.

Why it matters — BMI watchers would care because the company faces a securities fraud class action that could bring legal costs, liability, and reputational scrutiny.

Badger Meter, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - BMI

PRNewsWire · 3 Aug 2026negative

The DJS Law Group is reminding investors of a class action lawsuit filed against Badger Meter, Inc. alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5. Shareholders who purchased BMI shares during the stated class period are being invited to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

Why it matters — The securities class action exposes Badger Meter to potential legal costs and liability, which is a meaningful concern for existing and prospective shareholders.

Badger Meter Deadline Tomorrow: BMI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Badger Meter, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

PRNewsWire · 2 Aug 2026negative

Rosen Law Firm reminds purchasers of Badger Meter common stock of the August 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities fraud lawsuit covering purchases between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026. Eligible investors may be entitled to compensation through a contingency fee arrangement with no out-of-pocket fees or costs.

Why it matters — The notice indicates an active investor-rights lawsuit alleging securities fraud against Badger Meter during the specified class period, which could be significant for shareholders who bought in that timeframe.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BMI stock

What is the BMI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Badger Meter, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $162, with estimates ranging from $112 to $170. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BMI stock a buy right now?

Of the 13 analysts covering Badger Meter, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Badger Meter, Inc. 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BMI?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Badger Meter, Inc. ranks 40 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (94 of 100).

Will BMI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +23.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Badger Meter, Inc. 40 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BMI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Badger Meter, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BMI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $112 to $170 over the next 12 months.

How has BMI stock performed over the past year?

Badger Meter, Inc. returned -30.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Badger Meter, Inc. do?

Badger Meter Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement, water quality, control, and communication solutions serving customers worldwide.

What is the latest news on BMI?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 14 Aug 2026): "Badger Meter Raises Dividend 10% Representing 34 Years of Consecutive Annual Dividend Growth". Badger Meter's Board of Directors authorized a 10% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.44 per share from $0.40 per share, payable September 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 28, 2026. The new annual dividend rate for common stock is $1.76 per share, marking 34 consecutive years of annual dividend growth.

Company

About Badger Meter, Inc.

Badger Meter Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement, water quality, control, and communication solutions serving customers worldwide. The company focuses on smart water management, producing technologies that measure and control whatever moves through a pipe or pipeline, including water, air, steam, oil, chemicals, and other liquids and gases. Its core offerings include water meters, smart metering endpoints, data analytics platforms, and sensors used by municipal and regional water utilities, municipalities, and commercial and industrial clients across sectors such as energy, pharmaceutical, chemical, HVAC, wastewater, and automotive. Badger Meter provides integrated utility water solutions and flow instrumentation, combining precision hardware with software, communications, and analytics to deliver timely, actionable measurement data. These systems support billing, network monitoring, leak detection, and water quality management for critical infrastructure. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and founded in 1905, Badger Meter today plays a specialized role in the global water technology and industrial measurement markets as a provider of end-to-end smart water and flow control solutions.

CEO Mr. Kenneth C. Bockhorst · 2,477 employees · United States · https://www.badgermeter.com