- Badger Meter (BMI, Financial) starts 2025 strong with record operating margins and increased earnings.
- Wall Street sees a potential upside of nearly 11% for BMI, with positive analyst recommendations.
- GuruFocus projects a 6.49% upside based on GF Value estimates.
Badger Meter (BMI) marked an impressive beginning to 2025, showcasing stellar performance metrics. The company achieved record operating margins of 22.2% and reported a 31% increase in earnings per share, reaching $1.30. Additionally, Q1 sales experienced a significant boost of 13%, largely driven by a 16% increase in utility water products. Notably, the recent acquisition of SmartCover has further enhanced BMI's water management solutions, positioning it favorably for future growth.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to insights from seven analysts, the consensus one-year price target for Badger Meter Inc (BMI, Financial) stands at $223.73. Projections vary, with a high estimate of $255.00 and a low estimate of $196.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.96% from the current trading price of $201.63. For a more comprehensive look at these projections, visit the Badger Meter Inc (BMI) Forecast page.
The collective recommendation from nine brokerage firms gives Badger Meter Inc (BMI, Financial) an average brokerage recommendation of 2.4, categorizing it under "Outperform." The rating scale ranges from 1, denoting a Strong Buy, to 5, signifying a Sell.
In terms of value assessment, the GF Value estimate from GuruFocus predicts a one-year target of $214.71 for Badger Meter Inc (BMI, Financial), suggesting a potential upside of 6.49% from its current price of $201.63. This GF Value reflects GuruFocus' fair value estimate, calculated based on historical trading multiples, past growth, and projections of future performance. For more information on these estimates, explore the Badger Meter Inc (BMI) Summary page.
