Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management koupil ve 2. čtvrtletí novou pozici v Badger Meter za zhruba 2,142 mil. USD. Firma zároveň zvýšila čtvrtletní dividendu na 0,44 USD z 0,40 USD.
Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 14,436 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,142,000.
Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BMI. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in Badger Meter by 76.5% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 150 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the period. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in Badger Meter in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Dunhill Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Badger Meter in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Badger Meter in the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its stake in shares of Badger Meter by 62.3% in the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 185 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. 89.01% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes BMI has been the subject of several research reports. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Badger Meter from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Badger Meter from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Badger Meter from $172.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Seaport Research Partners set a $160.00 price objective on Badger Meter in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Barclays reiterated an “underweight” rating and issued a $112.00 price objective (up from $109.00) on shares of Badger Meter in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $164.00.
Get Our Latest Stock Report on Badger Meter Badger Meter Stock Down 1.8% BMI opened at $135.68 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $3.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.65. Badger Meter, Inc. has a 52 week low of $112.09 and a 52 week high of $204.00. The business’s 50 day moving average is $137.64 and its two-hundred day moving average is $138.74.
Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.02 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.01 by $0.01. Badger Meter had a net margin of 14.27% and a return on equity of 18.03%. The firm had revenue of $220.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $220.59 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.17 EPS. Badger Meter’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts expect that Badger Meter, Inc. will post 4.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Badger Meter Increases Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a $0.44 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This is a positive change from Badger Meter’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Badger Meter’s payout ratio is presently 37.38%.
Insider Activity In other news, VP Edward F. Callahan acquired 751 shares of Badger Meter stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 30th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $135.25 per share, for a total transaction of $101,572.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 1,937 shares in the company, valued at approximately $261,979.25. This trade represents a 63.32% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 1.00% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
About Badger Meter (Free Report)
Badger Meter, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in flow measurement and control solutions. The company’s core business centers on the design, manufacture and sale of water meters, control valves and related accessories for municipal and industrial water utilities. Over its more than a century of operation, Badger Meter has built a reputation for precision engineering, durability and compliance with international regulatory standards.
The company’s product portfolio includes mechanical and ultrasonic water meters, electromagnetic flow meters for industrial applications, and a range of control valves that help utilities manage pressure and flow in distribution networks.
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BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 4,892,342 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $725,926,000. BlackRock Inc. owned 16.88% of Badger Meter at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Badger Meter in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Badger Meter by 76.5% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 150 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Badger Meter during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its holdings in Badger Meter by 62.3% in the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 185 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Finally, Dunhill Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Badger Meter in the second quarter worth about $28,000. Institutional investors own 89.01% of the company’s stock.
Badger Meter Trading Up 3.2% Shares of NYSE BMI opened at $132.19 on Friday. Badger Meter, Inc. has a twelve month low of $112.09 and a twelve month high of $204.00. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $137.48 and a two-hundred day moving average of $139.15. The company has a market capitalization of $3.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.89, a PEG ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.65.
Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.01 by $0.01. Badger Meter had a net margin of 14.27% and a return on equity of 18.03%. The company had revenue of $220.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $220.59 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.17 EPS. The business’s revenue was down 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts predict that Badger Meter, Inc. will post 4.43 earnings per share for the current year. Badger Meter Increases Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 11th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.44 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This is a positive change from Badger Meter’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. Badger Meter’s payout ratio is 37.38%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets BMI has been the topic of several research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Badger Meter from $172.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Badger Meter from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Badger Meter from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Seaport Research Partners set a $160.00 price objective on shares of Badger Meter in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $167.00 price objective on shares of Badger Meter and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Badger Meter currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $164.00.
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Insider Transactions at Badger Meter In other Badger Meter news, VP Edward F. Callahan purchased 751 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 30th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $135.25 per share, for a total transaction of $101,572.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 1,937 shares in the company, valued at $261,979.25. This represents a 63.32% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.00% of the company’s stock.
Badger Meter Company Profile (Free Report)
Badger Meter, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in flow measurement and control solutions. The company’s core business centers on the design, manufacture and sale of water meters, control valves and related accessories for municipal and industrial water utilities. Over its more than a century of operation, Badger Meter has built a reputation for precision engineering, durability and compliance with international regulatory standards.
The company’s product portfolio includes mechanical and ultrasonic water meters, electromagnetic flow meters for industrial applications, and a range of control valves that help utilities manage pressure and flow in distribution networks.
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Deutsche Bank AG ve 2. čtvrtletí koupila nový podíl v Badger Meter a získala 98 707 akcií za zhruba 14,646 milionu USD. Na konci čtvrtletí držela asi 0,34 % společnosti.
Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 98,707 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,646,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned about 0.34% of Badger Meter at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its position in shares of Badger Meter by 76.5% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 150 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its holdings in Badger Meter by 62.3% in the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 185 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Cardinal Capital Management boosted its holdings in shares of Badger Meter by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Cardinal Capital Management now owns 20,165 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $3,517,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System boosted its stake in Badger Meter by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 4,316 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $753,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Badger Meter by 13.5% during the fourth quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 688 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $123,000 after acquiring an additional 82 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.01% of the company’s stock.
Badger Meter Stock Performance Shares of Badger Meter stock opened at $132.19 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $3.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.65. Badger Meter, Inc. has a twelve month low of $112.09 and a twelve month high of $204.00. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $137.48 and its 200-day simple moving average is $139.15.
Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.02 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.01 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $220.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $220.59 million. Badger Meter had a net margin of 14.27% and a return on equity of 18.03%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.17 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Badger Meter, Inc. will post 4.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Badger Meter Increases Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 11th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a $0.44 dividend. This is a boost from Badger Meter’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. Badger Meter’s dividend payout ratio is currently 37.38%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Badger Meter In other news, VP Edward F. Callahan bought 751 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 30th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $135.25 per share, for a total transaction of $101,572.75. Following the completion of the acquisition, the vice president owned 1,937 shares in the company, valued at approximately $261,979.25. This trade represents a 63.32% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 1.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth BMI has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Zacks Research upgraded Badger Meter from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $170.00 target price on Badger Meter and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Robert W. Baird set a $167.00 target price on Badger Meter and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Barclays reiterated an “underweight” rating and set a $112.00 price target (up from $109.00) on shares of Badger Meter in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of Badger Meter from $172.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Badger Meter currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $164.00.
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About Badger Meter (Free Report)
Badger Meter, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in flow measurement and control solutions. The company’s core business centers on the design, manufacture and sale of water meters, control valves and related accessories for municipal and industrial water utilities. Over its more than a century of operation, Badger Meter has built a reputation for precision engineering, durability and compliance with international regulatory standards.
The company’s product portfolio includes mechanical and ultrasonic water meters, electromagnetic flow meters for industrial applications, and a range of control valves that help utilities manage pressure and flow in distribution networks.
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Badger Meter (BMI - Free Report) . Shares have added about 4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Badger Meter due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
BMI Q2 Earnings Beat on Project Ramps
Badger Meter reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.02 per share, down 12.8% year over year but 1.0% above the $1.01 consensus. Revenues of $222.32 million fell 6.6% but beat the $221.06 million estimate by 0.6%.
Sequential sales increased 10% as awarded utility projects began initial deployments and order rates improved from the first quarter. Utility water sales declined 8%, while flow instrumentation revenues rose 6% on strength in water-related markets.
BMI's Utility Sales Begin To Recover
Utility water sales were down 9% excluding two months of UDlive, reflecting uneven advanced metering infrastructure project pacing. However, organic utility sales improved 8% sequentially. Higher software and other BlueEdge beyond-the-meter sales partly offset lower AMI-related product revenues.
Shipments started for the PRASA project, while several other awarded projects entered early deployment. Management said the nine-project cohort remains broadly solid, although implementation can vary by project and remain uneven because of customer schedules and installation timing.
Badger Meter's Flow Business Adds Support
Flow instrumentation sales increased 6% year over year, supported by broad demand in water-related applications. The quarter also benefited from data-center orders for clamp-on meters and MAG meters used in cooling and flow-monitoring systems.
Management cautioned that the product line should still be viewed as a GDP-like, low-single-digit grower over the five-year strategic horizon. At the ACE26 trade show, customer interest also centered on ORION cellular technology, EyeOnWater Premium, the BEACON Field app and the Cobalt embedded artificial intelligence offering.
BMI Protects Margins Through Cost Discipline
Gross margin contracted 30 basis points to 40.8% as lower volumes and project mix weighed on profitability. The result remained within Badger Meter's normalized 39%-42% range. Operating earnings declined 12.2% to $39.38 million, while operating margin fell 110 basis points to 17.7%.
Base operating earnings, which exclude UDlive, decreased 9.5% to $40.62 million, with margin down 40 basis points to 18.4%. Selling, engineering and administration expenses declined 2.9% to $51.40 million as spending controls and lower incentive compensation offset acquisition-related costs. Electronic component costs and availability remain a watch item.
Badger Meter Works Down Working Capital
Free cash flow fell to $21.90 million from $40.60 million a year earlier. Cash from operations was $26.71 million, while capital expenditures totaled $4.84 million. Primary working capital rose to 22.9% of sales from 20.0% at the end of the first quarter.
During the quarter, BMI spent $94.38 million on acquisitions, $25.25 million on share repurchases and $11.59 million on dividends. It ended June with $95.73 million in cash and an undrawn $150 million credit facility. About $90 million remains under the repurchase authorization.
BMI Adds UDlive To Broaden Water Monitoring
UDlive contributed $2.03 million in sales for May and June and recorded an operating loss of $1.25 million. Its amortization expense was $0.80 million, and management expects ongoing annual intangible amortization of about $5.00 million.
The acquisition expands Badger Meter's sewer-line monitoring leadership and global capabilities. Management attributed the modest initial revenue contribution to timing and said integration progress and early commercial interest were strong. UDlive also complements SmartCover within the company's broader beyond-the-meter portfolio.
Badger Meter Reaffirms the 2026 Outlook
Management continues to expect base quarterly revenues to improve sequentially through the remainder of 2026. Third-quarter sales are expected to rise from the second quarter, while full-year revenues excluding UDlive are projected to be flattish with 2025. Year-over-year growth is expected to be weighted toward the fourth quarter.
Some awarded projects may reach full run rates by year-end, while others will not be at full run rate by then. The company also reaffirmed its five-year framework for high-single-digit sales growth, 10%-15% EPS growth and free cash flow conversion above 100% of net income.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Badger Meter has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Interestingly, Badger Meter has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Na Badger Meter byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajnému předčasnému uznávání tržeb a maskování slabší poptávky. Akcie po zveřejnění výsledků 17. dubna 2026 klesly o více než 24 %.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - July 30, 2026) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) ("Badger Meter" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the period from April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026 (the "Class Period").
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period may, no later than August 3, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.
Milwaukee, Wis.-based Badger Meter provides flow measurement, water quality monitoring, and control solutions to water utilities, municipalities, and industrial customers across the world.
The complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose that: (i) Badger Meter's reported financial results during the Class Period were at least partially the product of pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, rather than the organic demand growth they described; and (ii) this revenue-acceleration practice was masking deteriorating near-term order trends and consuming revenue that would otherwise have supported future periods.
On July 22, 2025, Badger Meter's second-quarter 2025 results fell below consensus estimates, with decelerating revenue growth and narrowing margins. Management guided to a sequential sales decline in the third quarter of 2025 while dismissing the weakness as ordinary business variability. On this news, shares dropped 16.5%, falling $40.42 per share to close at $204.80 per share on July 22, 2025.
On January 28, 2026, Badger Meter's fourth-quarter 2025 results again disappointed, with revenues missing expectations and utility water sales posting a 6% sequential decline. Management attributed the shortfall to project pacing dynamics it claimed had been previously communicated. On this news, shares fell approximately 11%, dropping $18.09 per share to close at $146.32 per share.
On April 17, 2026, Badger Meter disclosed first-quarter 2026 results reflecting significant year-over-year deterioration across all key metrics. Management newly attributed part of the weakness to softer short-cycle municipal demand and revealed that such demand variability existed throughout 2023 to 2025 but had gone undetected in reported results due to elevated backlog and active project work. On this news, shares fell more than 24%, declining $36.75 per share to close at $115.54 per share.
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Badger Meter ve 2. čtvrtletí 2026 zvýšil tržby v divizi flow instrumentation o 6 % díky poptávce z datacenter. Zároveň varoval před vyššími náklady na elektronické komponenty.
Key Takeaways Badger Meter expands beyond meters with cellular networks, sewer monitoring, AI and premium software.Data-center demand lifted flow instrumentation sales 6% in Q2 2026 while raising component costs.2026 revenue excluding acquisitions is seen roughly flat, with growth weighted toward the fourth quarter. Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI - Free Report) is tied closely to the digitization of water and wastewater infrastructure. Cellular networks, artificial intelligence, premium software and continuous sewer monitoring are widening the company’s role beyond meter replacement.
Data-center expansion adds another layer. It supports demand for flow meters used in cooling systems, while also increasing pressure on electronic component supply and costs.
Badger Meter Rides Cellular Water Network AdoptionBadger Meter’s ORION Cellular endpoints help utilities upgrade meter networks without building separate communications infrastructure. The company’s dynamic multi-carrier technology adds flexibility by allowing network resiliency to become part of the modernization case.
The long runway remains tied to replacement demand. Badger Meter estimates that about 70% of installed U.S. water meters have already shifted to some form of radio technology, leaving continued radio upgrades and broader cellular adoption as multi-year drivers.
BMI Extends Monitoring Into Sewers and StormwaterSmartCover pushed Badger Meter deeper into wastewater collection by adding continuous sewer-level and lift-station monitoring. These tools help utilities detect overflows, identify inflow and infiltration, reduce unnecessary cleaning and monitor pump-station performance.
UDlive extends that strategy into sewer-line monitoring across more use cases, network conditions and geographies. Together, SmartCover and UDlive give utilities more sensing, communication and software configurations, which matters because sewer and stormwater networks often differ widely by location and operating need.
Badger Meter Adds AI and Premium Software ToolsBadger Meter’s software layer is becoming more important as utilities collect more network data. Cobalt embedded artificial intelligence, EyeOnWater Premium, ORION Lens and the BEACON Field app are designed to turn field readings into operating and customer-service decisions.
That software can raise the value of installed hardware after deployment. It also supports recurring revenue and reinforces Badger Meter’s Network as a Service positioning, where utility customers buy a broader mix of communications, analytics and services rather than only meters.
Itron, Inc. (ITRI - Free Report) is relevant in this discussion because it also serves utilities through intelligent networks, software and services. Xylem Inc. (XYL - Free Report) offers a broader water technology comparison point for investors watching infrastructure, analytics and water-system modernization.
BMI Sees Data Centers Lift Flow Demand and CostsFlow instrumentation sales increased 6% year over year in the second quarter of 2026. Management cited broad water-related demand, with data-center orders supporting clamp-on meters and magnetic meters used in cooling towers and flow-monitoring systems.
The same data-center buildout creates a cost issue. Badger Meter flagged rising electronic component costs and availability constraints tied to artificial intelligence and data-center demand, with exposure spanning cellular endpoints, ultrasonic meters and beyond-the-meter products.
BMI has used pricing discipline and escalation provisions in many contracts to manage cost pressure. Still, these pressures were not easing, keeping gross margin recovery dependent on mix, volume, project execution and supplier availability.
Badger Meter's Trend Exposure Needs ConfirmationBadger Meter’s long-term thesis is supported by cellular adoption, hardware-enabled recurring software and broader sewer monitoring. The company also reaffirmed its five-year framework for high-single-digit sales growth, 10-15% EPS growth and free cash flow conversion above 100% of net income.
Near-term confirmation is still needed. Full-year 2026 revenue excluding acquisitions is expected to be roughly flattish with 2025, and year-over-year growth is weighted toward the fourth quarter as awarded advanced metering infrastructure projects ramp unevenly.
The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) and has a VGM Score of D. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
That does not negate Badger Meter’s exposure to smarter water infrastructure. It does mean investors should balance the long-term digitization opportunity against project timing, component inflation, acquisition amortization and valuation, with shares recently trading at a premium to key benchmarks.
Badger Meter staví růst na propojeném vodním systému s cellular AMI, BEACON a BlueEdge, který má přinášet opakované softwarové výnosy. Ve 2Q 2026 výnosy z vodohospodářských utilit klesly meziročně o 8 %, ale organické prodeje vzrostly sekvenčně o 8 %.
Key Takeaways Badger Meter is building a connected water platform around cellular AMI, BEACON software and BlueEdge.Cellular AMI and software can turn meter deployments into recurring revenue and deeper utility workflows.Utility water sales fell 8% in Q2 2026, but organic sales rose 8% sequentially as projects deployed. Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI - Free Report) has moved well beyond its legacy as a meter manufacturer. Its growth case now depends on connected water-management tools that combine measurement hardware, communications, analytics and customer engagement.
That shift matters because utilities are modernizing water networks over multi-year periods. Cellular advanced metering infrastructure, recurring software and broader monitoring capabilities support the long-term story, even as project timing continues to pressure near-term comparisons.
Badger Meter Builds a Connected Water PlatformBadger Meter operates through utility water and flow instrumentation product lines. The company estimates that more than 95% of its products serve water-related applications, giving it a focused position across water measurement, control and data.
The platform combines ORION Cellular endpoints, BEACON software and the BlueEdge suite. Together, these offerings connect meters with communications, data visualization, analytics and customer-facing tools, helping utilities manage water use and system performance rather than simply collect reads.
BMI Turns AMI Hardware Into Recurring SoftwareCellular AMI lets utilities collect timely network data without building a dedicated communications network. That infrastructure-free model is central to BMI’s Network as a Service positioning and supports adoption as utilities look for resiliency, flexibility and lower operational complexity.
Software adds another layer to the hardware sale. BEACON, EyeOnWater Premium, the BEACON Field app and Cobalt embedded artificial intelligence extend the relationship after installation. These tools can turn meter deployments into hardware-enabled recurring software revenue and make Badger Meter more embedded in utility workflows.
Itron, Inc. (ITRI - Free Report) is relevant in this context because it also serves utilities with intelligent infrastructure and smart metering solutions across energy, water and city applications. Xylem Inc. (XYL - Free Report) adds another comparison point as a global water technology company focused on water and wastewater solutions, underscoring the broader investor focus on digital water infrastructure.
Badger Meter Expands Beyond the MeterBadger Meter’s BlueEdge strategy also reaches beyond clean-water metering. SmartCover added sensors, software and services for continuous sewer-level and lift-station monitoring, broadening the company’s position in wastewater collection.
The applications are operationally practical. SmartCover can help utilities detect overflows, analyze inflow and infiltration, reduce unnecessary cleaning and monitor pump-station performance. UDlive, acquired effective May 1, 2026, further extends sewer-line monitoring hardware and software, expanding Badger Meter’s capabilities across the United States and United Kingdom.
BMI Faces Uneven Project Timing in 2026Second-quarter 2026 results showed the tension between long-term demand and uneven deployments. Utility water sales declined 8% year over year, or 9% excluding UDlive, as advanced metering infrastructure project pacing remained uneven.
The sequential trend was better. Organic utility sales increased 8% from the first quarter as PRASA shipments and several other awarded projects began initial deployment. Management described the broader nine-project cohort as solid, while still noting that implementation varies with customer schedules and installation timing.
Badger Meter expects base quarterly revenue to improve sequentially through the rest of 2026. Full-year revenue excluding acquisitions is still expected to be roughly flat with 2025, with year-over-year growth more heavily weighted toward the fourth quarter.
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Badger Meter's Signals Stay BalancedBadger Meter has durable water-sector demand, a differentiated cellular AMI position, rising software attachment and a broader BlueEdge portfolio. Management’s five-year framework still calls for high-single-digit sales growth, supported by replacement demand, AMI adoption and hardware-enabled recurring software.
Risks remain visible. Electronic component costs and availability pressures tied to artificial intelligence and data-center demand have not eased. Project execution can shift by quarter, some contracts do not include full escalation protection, and the stock’s premium valuation leaves less room for disappointment.
Badger Meter’s long-term water-management platform is attractive, but near-term project unevenness, cost pressures and a forward earnings multiple of 31.42X as of July 28, 2026, keep the risk-reward from looking one-sided.
Badger Meter currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Badger Meter ve 2. čtvrtletí překonal odhady, ale zisk klesl o 12,8 % a tržby o 6,6 % meziročně. Akcie po ročním propadu o 33,5 % zůstávají pod tlakem marží a slabšího růstu.
Key Takeaways Badger Meter beat Q2 estimates, but earnings fell 12.8% and revenues declined 6.6% year over year.BMI's sales rose 10% sequentially as awarded utility projects began deployments and order rates improved.Badger Meter's cash and credit support flexibility, but margins and project timing remain key risks. Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI - Free Report) has a cleaner entry point after a 33.5% decline over the past year, but the second-quarter beat does not settle the investment debate.
The company still has durable water-sector demand, improving sequential sales and a flexible balance sheet. The offset is lower year-over-year revenues, weaker margins, acquisition costs and a valuation that requires steady execution.
BMI's Q2 Beat Masks a Softer Revenue BaseBadger Meter reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.02 per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 by 1.0%. Revenues of $222.32 million beat the consensus mark of $221.06 million by 0.6%.
The beat is less convincing than the headline. Earnings fell 12.8% from the prior year, while revenues declined 6.6%, making the durability of the recovery more important than modest upside versus expectations.
Utility water sales fell 8%, or 9% excluding two months of UDlive, as advanced metering infrastructure deployments remained uneven. Flow instrumentation sales rose 6% on water-related demand.
Xylem Inc. (XYL - Free Report) gives investors broader water technology exposure across water and wastewater applications. Itron, Inc. (ITRI - Free Report) is relevant because it serves utilities with metering, communications and infrastructure solutions.
Badger Meter's Recovery Is Back-End LoadedThe strongest near-term positive was the 10% sequential increase in sales. Awarded utility projects began initial deployments, including PRASA and several others, while order rates improved from the first quarter.
Management expects base quarterly revenues to improve sequentially through the rest of 2026. Third-quarter sales are expected to rise from the second quarter, but year-over-year growth is expected to be heavily weighted toward the fourth quarter.
That timing matters. Full-year revenues excluding UDlive are still expected to be roughly flattish with 2025, and some awarded projects may not reach full run rates by year-end.
A larger project cohort provides more coverage, but customer schedules, installation timing and short-cycle municipal orders can still shift quarterly performance.
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BMI's Cash Position Supports Strategic FlexibilityBadger Meter generated free cash flow of $21.9 million in the quarter, down from $40.6 million a year earlier. Cash from operations was $26.71 million, while capital expenditures totaled $4.84 million.
The company ended June 2026 with $95.73 million in cash and an undrawn $150 million credit facility. This supports research, acquisitions, dividends and repurchases.
Liquidity is not the same as accelerating cash generation. Primary working capital rose to 22.9% of sales from 20.0% at the end of the first quarter, reflecting project timing.
BMI spent $94.38 million on acquisitions, $25.25 million on share repurchases and $11.59 million on dividends during the quarter. Management still targets full-year free cash flow conversion above 100% of net income.
Badger Meter's Valuation Leaves Little RoomBMI trades at 28.48 times forward 12-month earnings and 19.02 times trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA. Both are below the company’s five-year medians of 44.85 and 29.02, respectively.
That discount to history does not make the stock inexpensive. The enterprise value to EBITDA multiple remains above the Zacks sub-industry at 9.23 times and the S&P 500 at 18.24 times.
The $141 price target is based on 28.1 times forward 12-month earnings. That embeds confidence in project execution, margin discipline and profitable acquisition integration.
The margin setup leaves limited room for another setback. Gross margin slipped 30 basis points to 40.8%, while operating margin fell 110 basis points to 17.7%. Electronic component costs remain pressure points.
End NoteThe bottom line is that Badger Meter’s pullback alone is not enough to make the stock a buy. Sequential sales improvement, early project deployments and a flexible balance sheet support the stock, but weaker year-over-year results and margin pressure keep the risk-reward balanced.
A stronger case would require more consistent project shipments, margin stabilization and clearer evidence that UDlive and other acquired assets can become profitable contributors.
Currently, Badger Meter has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Badger Meter tento týden klesly o 18 % po smíšených výsledcích za 2. čtvrtletí. Tržby spadly o 7 % a EPS o 13 %, navíc výhled počítá jen s téměř stagnujícím růstem tržeb v roce 2026.
Shares of leading smart water metering solutions provider Bader Meter (BMI +2.80%) are down 18% this week as of 1 p.m. ET on Friday after the company reported mixed second-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Sales and earnings per share dropped 7% and 13%, respectively, which ever-so-slightly top Wall Street's low expectations. However, despite sneaking past analysts' hopes, the stock still sold off, as the market had hoped for a bigger potential rebound in the second half of the year but only got "flattish" sales growth guidance for 2026.
Badger Meter stock is down 34% over the last year, but I view this as more of a buying opportunity than a major concern for a couple of reasons.
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First, Badger Meter was priced for perfection throughout most of the last five years, trading at an average of 42 times free cash flow (FCF). Its sales growth temporarily stalled and turned negative, leaving the company trading at a much more reasonable 24 times FCF.
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Second -- and while a shift from sales doubling between 2020 and 2025 to two straight quarters of declining revenue might seem jarring -- it shouldn't prove to be a long-term issue for Badger Meter. Instead, it seems to be a culmination of unfortunate timing issues (linked to government budgetary issues or delays) that have resulted in nine major utility projects being slated for deployment in the second half of 2026. Once these deployments take hold, Badger Meter's sequential sales growth should extend into the coming quarters, and investors should monitor it to ensure it happens.
Zooming out and removing this year's cyclicality and timing issues, Badger Meter's overall investment thesis remains in place, in my opinion. Water and metering infrastructure throughout the U.S. (and in many parts of the world where the company is expanding) need to not only be replaced but also often updated with Badger's advanced metering infrastructure.
Growing its dividend for 21 consecutive years while delivering 13% annualized total returns over the same period, Badger Meter remains an elite, steady-Eddie compounder, finally trading at a very reasonable price again.
Josh Kohn-Lindquist has positions in Badger Meter. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Badger Meter (BMI - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +0.99%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow would post earnings of $1.2 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.93, delivering a surprise of -22.5%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Badger Meter, which belongs to the Zacks Instruments - Control industry, posted revenues of $222.32 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.90%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $238.1 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Badger Meter shares have lost about 16.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.
What's Next for Badger Meter?While Badger Meter has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Badger Meter was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.25 on $244.76 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.51 on $911.84 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Instruments - Control is currently in the top 20% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Sensata (ST - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 29.
This maker of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management products is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +6.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Sensata's revenues are expected to be $964 million, up 2.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Na společnost Badger Meter byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajnému předčasnému uznávání tržeb a maskování slabší poptávky. Investoři se mohou přihlásit do 3. srpna 2026.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) ("Badger Meter" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the period from April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026 (the "Class Period").
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period may, no later than August 3, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.
Milwaukee, Wis.-based Badger Meter provides flow measurement, water quality monitoring, and control solutions to water utilities, municipalities, and industrial customers across the world.
The complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose that: (i) Badger Meter's reported financial results during the Class Period were at least partially the product of pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, rather than the organic demand growth they described; and (ii) this revenue-acceleration practice was masking deteriorating near-term order trends and consuming revenue that would otherwise have supported future periods.
On July 22, 2025, Badger Meter's second-quarter 2025 results fell below consensus estimates, with decelerating revenue growth and narrowing margins. Management guided to a sequential sales decline in the third quarter of 2025 while dismissing the weakness as ordinary business variability. On this news, shares dropped 16.5%, falling $40.42 per share to close at $204.80 per share on July 22, 2025.
On January 28, 2026, Badger Meter's fourth-quarter 2025 results again disappointed, with revenues missing expectations and utility water sales posting a 6% sequential decline. Management attributed the shortfall to project pacing dynamics it claimed had been previously communicated. On this news, shares fell approximately 11%, dropping $18.09 per share to close at $146.32 per share.
On April 17, 2026, Badger Meter disclosed first-quarter 2026 results reflecting significant year-over-year deterioration across all key metrics. Management newly attributed part of the weakness to softer short-cycle municipal demand and revealed that such demand variability existed throughout 2023 to 2025 but had gone undetected in reported results due to elevated backlog and active project work. On this news, shares fell more than 24%, declining $36.75 per share to close at $115.54 per share.
If you are a Badger Meter investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267) 764-4865.
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Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.
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Badger Meter (BMI - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $138.67, moving -1.57% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.18%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.59%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 2.07%.
Shares of the manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow have appreciated by 13.7% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 5.33%, and the S&P 500's loss of 2.9%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Badger Meter in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.01, down 13.68% from the prior-year quarter. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $219.66 million, indicating a 7.75% downward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.51 per share and revenue of $909.27 million, which would represent changes of -5.85% and -0.81%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Badger Meter. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Badger Meter currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Badger Meter has a Forward P/E ratio of 31.24 right now. This signifies no noticeable deviation in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 31.24 for its industry.
Investors should also note that BMI has a PEG ratio of 2.53 right now. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. BMI's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.94 as of yesterday's close.
The Instruments - Control industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 110, putting it in the top 46% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
Badger Meter klesl o 5,2 % na 127,81 USD, zatímco širší trh odepsal méně. Analytici čekají EPS 1,01 USD a tržby 219,66 milionu USD, obojí meziročně níže.
Badger Meter (BMI - Free Report) closed at $127.81 in the latest trading session, marking a -5.2% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.44% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 2.22%.
The manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow's stock has climbed by 7.14% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.98% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.08%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Badger Meter in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Badger Meter to post earnings of $1.01 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 13.68%. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $219.66 million, showing a 7.75% drop compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.51 per share and a revenue of $909.27 million, signifying shifts of -5.85% and -0.81%, respectively, from the last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Badger Meter. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.29% higher. Badger Meter is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Badger Meter has a Forward P/E ratio of 29.89 right now. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 29.89, so one might conclude that Badger Meter is trading at no noticeable deviation comparatively.
We can additionally observe that BMI currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.42. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Instruments - Control industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.96.
The Instruments - Control industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 104, which puts it in the top 43% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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