Update shared on27 Aug 2025
Fair value Decreased 8.94%Badger Meter’s analyst price target was revised downward to $218.86 due to expectation of flat near-term earnings from rising operating expenses offsetting revenue gains, despite long-term sales optimism, reflecting a reduced fair value.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts anticipate a reacceleration of Badger Meter's sales beginning in FY26.
- Positive outlooks are driven by continued strength in the water metering market.
- Some analysts are increasing sales estimates in the near term.
- Expectations of higher operating expenses may offset short-term sales growth.
- Earnings per share are projected to remain relatively flat over the next three quarters despite rising revenues.
What's in the News
- The Board of Directors authorized an 18% increase in the quarterly common stock dividend to $0.40 per share, raising the annual rate to $1.60 per share.
- The company did not repurchase any shares during the most recent buyback tranche and has completed no buybacks under the program announced in February 2023.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Badger Meter
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has fallen from $240.33 to $218.86.
- The Future P/E for Badger Meter has fallen from 48.82x to 44.46x.
- The Discount Rate for Badger Meter remained effectively unchanged, at 8.06%.
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