- Badger Meter‘s net sales for the first quarter in 2025 were $222.2 million, marking a 13% increase from the previous year.
- Net sales slightly surpassed the estimated figure of $220.7 million.
- Earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.30, compared to 99 cents in the same quarter last year.
- Operating earnings surged by 35% year-over-year, totaling $49.4 million, exceeding the estimate of $38.8 million.
- Selling, engineering, and administration expenses stood at $46.0 million, a 13% increase from last year, and were lower than the estimated $47.6 million.
- Analysts’ ratings for Badger Meter include four buy recommendations and four holds, with no sells indicated.
Badger Meter on Smartkarma
Analysts at Baptista Research have been covering Badger Meter on Smartkarma, providing insights into the company’s performance. In their report titled “Badger Meter Shakes Up Smart Water Tech With SmartCover Acquisition – What Is The Long Term Impact?”, the analysts highlighted the company’s robust fourth-quarter results for 2024. Badger Meter showed strong performance in key financial metrics, particularly in its utility water product line. Sales saw a notable 13% increase, driven by the BlueEdge suite and cellular AMI technology. Despite some declines in non-core markets, the overall performance was impressive.
In another report, “Badger Meter: Expanding Product Portfolio & Innovation To Set New Standards! – Major Drivers”, Baptista Research emphasized Badger Meter‘s strong financial performance in the third quarter of 2024. The company achieved a 12% year-over-year increase in sales, with significant growth driven by the utility water product line. The demand for Badger Meter‘s utility smart water solutions, especially the BlueEdge suite, contributed to this success despite challenging market conditions. The analysts’ outlook on Badger Meter leans towards a bullish sentiment, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth potential.
A look at Badger Meter Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 4 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Analysts’ long-term outlook for Badger Meter points to a positive trend. With solid scores in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, the company is positioned for potential future success. A high Growth score indicates the company’s potential for strong performance in expanding its operations. Additionally, top scores in Resilience and Momentum suggest that Badger Meter is well-equipped to weather market challenges and maintain a positive trajectory.
Despite moderate scores in Value and Dividend, Badger Meter‘s overall outlook remains promising based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. Investors may find potential opportunities in this manufacturer of flow measurement products, which encompass a range of applications including water, wastewater, industrial processes, automotive fluids, and natural gas. With favorable indicators in key areas, Badger Meter could be a company to watch for long-term growth.
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