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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

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Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.

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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.7% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

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As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Cirrus Logic (CRUS - Free Report) Headquarterd in Austin, TX, Cirrus Logic is a fabless semiconductor supplier, which develops low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions.

CRUS is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. CRUS has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 0.2% over the past four weeks.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $9.48 per share. CRUS boasts an average earnings surprise of +23.1%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, CRUS should be on investors' short list.

Key Takeaways Cirrus Logic posted record fiscal 2026 revenue of $2B, driven by smartphone and PC demand.CRUS sees growth from mixed-signal, SDCA adoption and future smart power IC opportunities.Skyworks secured a multiyear Android design win expected to generate more than $1B by 2030. Cirrus Logic, Inc. (CRUS - Free Report) and Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS - Free Report) both are benefiting from rising semiconductor demand tied to premium smartphones, AI-enabled devices and next-generation connectivity technologies. While Cirrus Logic is expanding deeper into mixed-signal, audio and power solutions, Skyworks is strengthening its RF leadership across mobile, Wi-Fi, automotive and data center markets. Recent earnings commentary from both companies highlighted solid execution, improving diversification efforts and confidence in long-term growth opportunities, though each still faces margin pressures, customer concentration risks and broader industry uncertainties.

Cirrus Logic is focused on leveraging its expertise in audio and high-performance mixed-signal technologies to expand beyond its core smartphone business into PCs, imaging, industrial and power-related applications. Skyworks, on the other hand, is emphasizing RF complexity growth, AI-driven connectivity demand and large multiyear design opportunities, while also preparing for its planned merger with Qorvo.

Let’s evaluate their fundamentals, growth prospects, market challenges and valuations to determine which one presents a stronger investment opportunity.

The Case for CRUSCirrus Logic is benefiting from strong demand across its smartphone and PC businesses, helping the company deliver record fiscal 2026 revenue of $2 billion, up 5% year over year. On the last earnings call, management highlighted record earnings, supported by continued execution and a more favorable product mix.

Also, the company’s sustained strength in its core smartphone and mixed-signal portfolio bodes well. CRUS reported robust demand for its custom boosted amplifiers and 22-nanometer smart codecs, which are expected to benefit from extended life cycles and provide longer-term revenue visibility. Cirrus also emphasized strong customer engagement around future camera controller products and highlighted progress in advanced battery and power technologies, including development work tied to smart power ICs for future Face ID-related applications.

Cirrus Logic is also seeing growing diversification beyond smartphones. The company delivered strong PC revenue growth in fiscal 2026 through share gains across all PC segments and rising adoption of SDCA-related designs. On the last earnings call, management noted that SDCA revenue tripled during the year and represented nearly 60% of total PC revenue. The company also pointed to expanding opportunities across professional audio, automotive, industrial imaging and other general market products, while indicating continued momentum heading into fiscal 2027.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Cirrus Logic provided guidance that points to continued healthy demand. The company expects revenue between $430 million and $490 million, implying 3% sequential growth and 13% year-over-year increase at the midpoint of the guidance.

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However, Cirrus Logic remains exposed to smartphone market fluctuations and customer concentration risks. The company’s fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue declined 23% sequentially because of lower smartphone unit volumes, underscoring the continued dependence of its business on handset demand patterns and seasonal trends.

Cirrus Logic faces significant customer concentration risk, with approximately 89% of fiscal 2025 revenue tied to Apple’s iPhone business. Any slowdown in iPhone demand or continued weakness in the Android market could materially pressure the company’s revenue growth and profitability.

Margins and expenses also faced pressure during the fourth quarter. Gross margin declined year over year due primarily to higher freight expenses, while operating expenses increased because of higher employee-related costs. Management further stated that operating expenses are expected to rise in fiscal 2027 as the company increases R&D spending to capitalize on future growth opportunities and broaden its product portfolio.

The Case for SWKSSkyworks is benefiting from strong momentum across both its mobile and broad markets businesses. The company exceeded quarterly guidance for both revenue and earnings in second-quarter fiscal 2026, supported by healthy sell-through, strong execution on new product launches and solid demand across mobile, Wi-Fi, data center and automotive markets. On the last earnings call, management noted that channel inventories remain lean and demand trends across customers continue to stay healthy.

Recently, Skyworks secured a multi-generational Android design win, which is expected to generate more than $1 billion in revenue through 2030. Management described the opportunity as an incremental business within the premium smartphone segment and emphasized that the win reflects the company’s RF technology leadership and strong long-term collaboration with the customer.

Skyworks is also gaining from expanding growth opportunities tied to AI, wireless connectivity and infrastructure markets. The company highlighted accelerating Wi-Fi 7 adoption, early engagement in Wi-Fi 8 programs and increasing RF complexity driven by AI workloads, higher data rates and additional wireless bands. On the last earnings call, management highlighted strong growth in automotive and AI data center businesses, while expressing confidence that these trends will continue to support long-term diversification and content expansion.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Skyworks expects revenues in the range of $900 million to $950 million.

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However, Skyworks continues to face margin pressure from rising input costs and supply-related expenses. Management acknowledged that higher gold prices, expedited fees and broader cost increases remain headwinds, even as the company pursues selective pricing adjustments, fab optimization and cost-control initiatives to offset some of the pressure.

Skyworks also remains heavily dependent on a small number of large customers. Its largest customer represented approximately 60% of quarterly revenue, highlighting continued concentration risk. In addition, management reiterated that the company remains disciplined about pursuing only business opportunities that provide attractive economics, limiting participation in certain lower-margin Android and China handset segments.

Share Performance for CRUS & SWKSIn the past six months, CRUS stock has surged 48.1% while SWKS has jumped 29%.

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Valuation for CRUS & SWKSIn terms of Price/Book, CRUS shares are trading at 4.27X, higher than SWKS’ 2.18X.

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How Do Estimates Compare for CRUS & SWKS?Over the past 60 days, analysts have revised their estimates marginally upward for CRUS’ bottom line for the current year.

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For SWKS, estimates have been revised upwards over the past 60 days.

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CRUS or SWKS: Which Stock is the Better Investment?Both CRUS and SWKS currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).  You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Both Cirrus Logic and Skyworks are benefiting from strong demand trends in AI, smartphones and connectivity markets. However, Cirrus Logic appears better positioned for long-term growth due to its expanding diversification efforts, stronger momentum and broader product opportunities.

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DULUTH, Minn. & KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Aviation--Cirrus (Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.) announced its new SR Series Annual Flight Review Course, a Cirrus Approach™ module designed to promote continuous flight training, pilot proficiency, and safety for all pilots, including the thousands of SR20, SR22, and SR22T pilots worldwide, regardless of current aircraft ownership. The Annual Flight Review consists of three segments—online learning, ground instruction, and flight instruction with a Cirrus Standa.

For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. Zacks Premium provides lots of different ways to do both.

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Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.

VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.7% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Cirrus Logic (CRUS - Free Report) Headquarterd in Austin, TX, Cirrus Logic is a fabless semiconductor supplier, which develops low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions.

CRUS is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. CRUS has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 2.6% for the current fiscal year.

For fiscal 2027, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $9.50 per share. CRUS boasts an average earnings surprise of +23.1%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, CRUS should be on investors' short list.

Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Presents at Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference Transcript

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Ares Management Corporation continues to post strong capital inflows and asset growth, but recent fundraising momentum may not be sustainable. ARES trades at a premium 22x non-GAAP earnings versus peers, leaving valuation vulnerable if projected growth fails to materialize. Earnings estimates are being revised downward as capital markets tighten, suggesting consensus expectations remain optimistic.

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AirToGround--ARES is a pan-European initiative focused on developing a sovereign and resilient communications platform to support defense, public safety and emergency-response operations across Europe. The network is being designed as a hybrid Air-to-Ground (ATG) and satellite communications architecture capable of delivering secure, high-capacity connectivity across airborne, terrestrial and maritime domains. This aligns with the European Commission's May 27 announcement rese.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today the establishment of its inaugural commercial paper program. The program allows the Company to issue up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $1 billion of short-term, unsecured commercial paper notes. The notes will be sold under customary terms in the United States commercial paper note market and will rank pari passu with the Company's other senior unsecured indebtedness. The Company expects to realize cost benefits in the commercial paper market relative to other funding sources, and it expects to use available borrowing capacity from its $5.5 billion Revolving Credit Facility as a liquidity backstop for the repayment of the notes issued under the commercial paper program. Net proceeds from the issuance of any notes pursuant to the commercial paper program are expected to be used for general corporate purposes.

The notes to be offered under the commercial paper program have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes under the Company's commercial paper program, the offer or sale of which can only be made by definitive offering documentation.

ABOUT ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

Founded in 2004, Ares Capital is a leading specialty finance company focused on providing direct loans and other investments in private middle market companies in the United States. Ares Capital's objective is to source and invest in high-quality borrowers that need capital to achieve their business goals, which oftentimes can lead to economic growth and employment. Ares Capital believes its loans and other investments in these companies can help generate attractive levels of current income and potential capital appreciation for investors. Ares Capital, through its investment manager, utilizes its extensive, direct origination capabilities and incumbent borrower relationships to source and underwrite predominantly senior secured loans but also subordinated debt and equity investments. Ares Capital has elected to be regulated as a business development company ("BDC") and was the largest publicly traded BDC by market capitalization as of March 31, 2026. Ares Capital is externally managed by a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a publicly traded, leading global alternative investment manager. For more information about Ares Capital, visit www.arescapitalcorp.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements," which relate to future events or Ares Capital's future performance or financial condition. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are likely to be affected by unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under the control of Ares Capital. Actual results and conditions may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Ares Capital's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the time when made and are based on information available to Ares Capital as of the date hereof and are qualified entirely by this cautionary statement. Ares Capital undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein now or in the future. 

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS

Ares Capital Corporation
John Stilmar or Carl Drake
(888) 818-5298
[email protected] 

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Director, Co-Founder, and CEO at Ares Management Michael Arougheti attends the Milken Conference 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

CompaniesJune 10 (Reuters) - Alternative asset manager Ares Management (ARES.N), opens new tab said on Wednesday it had raised $8.5 ​billion for its latest specialty fund, ‌highlighting investor appetite for private credit strategies despite concerns.

The new fund, the third in the company's ​Pathfinder series, was oversubscribed and closed at ​its increased hard cap, above the original $6.5 ⁠billion target and larger than the $6.6 ​billion raised for its Pathfinder II fund in ​2023.

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The fundraising was completed in less than six months, after its launch in January 2026. ​Ares said its alternative credit platform ​managed about $57.3 billion of assets as of March ‌31.

The ⁠successful fundraising comes as parts of the private credit industry grapple with slower inflows from retail and wealthy investors, ​rising redemption ​requests and ⁠concerns about credit quality.

In May, Ares Management reported record first-quarter ​fundraising of about $30 billion.

The asset manager ​has ⁠broadened its investor base, with the number of direct institutional clients surging about ⁠50% ​from 2022 to 2025.

The ​Financial Times first reported the fundraising.

Reporting by Prakhar ​Srivastava in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath

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Director, Co-Founder, and CEO at Ares Management Michael Arougheti attends the Milken Conference 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

CompaniesNEW YORK, June 10 (Reuters) - Most of the requests to withdraw ​money from a private credit ‌fund for the wealthy run by alternative asset manager Ares (ARES.N), opens new tab came from outside ​the United States, its CEO said on ​Wednesday.

"We had 11% redemption requests. It ⁠was from less than 5% ​of our investors. It was largely ​concentrated in small institutions and family offices, not in the U.S.," Michael Arougheti told ​the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials ​conference in New York.

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The company previously said those ‌requests ⁠came from "select geographies".

Wealthy individuals pulled more money than they put into private credit vehicles run by multiple asset managers ​at the ​beginning ⁠of this year, as fears circulated about transparency, lending ​standards, and how software companies ​who ⁠borrowed heavily from direct lenders would navigate disruption from artificial intelligence.

Arougheti ⁠said ​this experience gave him "confidence ​that the markets will grow through this".

Reporting by ​Isla Binnie; Editing by Jan Harvey

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Isla Binnie reports on how company directors and executives manage stakeholder and shareholder interests, with a focus on compensation, corporate crises, dealmaking and succession. She also covers how politics, regulation, environmental issues and the broader economy affect boardroom discussions. Isla previously covered business, politics and general news in Spain and Italy. She trained with Reuters in London and covered emerging markets debt for the International Financing Review (IFR).

, /PRNewswire/ -- Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC" or the "Fund") (NYSE: ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of June 2026 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below.

The following dates apply to the declared distribution:

Ex-Date: June 22, 2026
Record Date: June 22, 2026
Payable Date: June 30, 2026
Per Share Amount: $0.1125

Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.56 (as of its close on June 10, 2026), the distribution represents an annualized distribution rate of approximately 10.75% (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price). Information regarding the distribution rate is included for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. The distribution rate should not be considered the yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.

The timing and amount of future distributions, if any, are at the discretion of the Fund. As required by Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice will be distributed to the Fund's stockholders in the event that a portion of a monthly distribution is derived from sources other than undistributed net investment income, such as from short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain, or return of capital. Such notices will also be posted on the Fund's website at www.arespublicfunds.com. 

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are only estimates and are not provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment performance during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to change based on tax regulations. The final determination of the source of these distributions will be made after the Fund's fiscal year end. If necessary, the Fund may elect to pay an adjusting distribution in December that includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the monthly distributions for that year to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. In January or February of each year, investors will be sent a Form 1099‑DIV for the previous calendar year that will define how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

This press release is not intended to, and does not constitute, an offer to purchase or sell shares of ARDC.

About Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC") is a closed-end management company that is externally managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation. ARDC seeks to provide an attractive level of total return primarily through current income and, secondarily, through capital appreciation.  ARDC invests in a broad, dynamically-managed portfolio of credit investments. There can be no assurance that ARDC will achieve its investment objective. ARDC's net asset value may be accessed through its NASDAQ ticker symbol, XADCX. Additional information is available at www.arespublicfunds.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws, and may relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and others beyond the Fund's control. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein.

This document is not an offer to sell securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. An investor should consider the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund is a closed-end fund, which does not engage in a continuous offering of its shares. Since its initial public offering, the Fund has traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ARDC. Investors wishing to purchase or sell shares may do so by placing orders through a broker dealer or other intermediary.

Contact
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John Stilmar
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements concerning the drivers of Badger Meter's "record" financial results, demand for Badger Meter's products, and its prospects for continued growth. During the Class Period, defendants told investors that Badger Meter's strong financial results reflected "ongoing favorable industry trends," "secular growth drivers," and "solid operating execution." They likewise touted "strong" demand and said they were seeing "robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth," and that Badger Meter possessed a "long runway" for growth.

According to the lawsuit, these statements were materially false and misleading. In truth, Badger Meter's financial results during the Class Period were at least partially attributable to Badger Meter's practice of pulling-forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating near-term order trends. This practice also depleted revenue otherwise available for future periods, ultimately causing the disappointing financial results Badger Meter later reported. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Badger Meter's CEO and CFO Face Personal Liability Claims After Shareholders Lost Over $36 Per Share When Alleged Order Pull-Forward Scheme Unraveled

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) of a pending securities class action naming senior executives as individual defendants. Class Period: April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026. Find out if you qualify to recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] | (212) 363-7500.

BMI shares fell more than 24%, losing $36.75 per share in a single session after the Company disclosed that weakening short-cycle municipal orders had reduced revenue by $15 million to $20 million versus internal expectations. The Court has set August 3, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.

The Named Individual Defendants

Three senior officers are named as defendants in the action filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York:

Kenneth C. Bockhorst, Chief Executive Officer throughout the Class Period, who signed SEC filings and made public statements attributing record results to "ongoing favorable industry fundamentals" and "robust customer demand" Robert A. Wrocklage, Chief Financial Officer until January 1, 2026, then Executive Vice President, who certified quarterly and annual financial reports and discussed demand drivers with analysts Daniel R. Weltzien, Chief Financial Officer since January 1, 2026, who certified subsequent financial reports and made statements regarding revenue variability Section 20(a) Control Person Framework

The lawsuit asserts claims under Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which imposes liability on individuals who "controlled" an entity that violated securities laws. The complaint contends each Individual Defendant possessed the power and authority to control the contents of Badger Meter's SEC reports, press releases, and presentations to analysts and institutional investors. Each was allegedly provided with copies of the Company's public statements prior to issuance and had the ability to prevent their release or cause corrections.

Sarbanes-Oxley Certification Obligations

Under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the CEO and CFO personally certify the accuracy of each quarterly and annual report filed with the SEC. The action alleges that:

Bockhorst and the serving CFO certified filings that presented pulled-forward revenue as evidence of durable demand These certifications accompanied financial results later revealed to have been inflated by order acceleration that depleted future-period revenue The certifying officers knew or recklessly disregarded that short-cycle demand variability "has always existed" but was concealed by backlog conditions When analysts directly asked whether customers were pulling forward orders, the CEO denied it, stating 75% of revenue goes to end users who "really, in many ways, cannot pull forward" Scienter Allegations

The pleading asserts that the Individual Defendants' own end-of-Class-Period admissions support an inference of scienter. Management acknowledged that short-cycle ordering variability existed throughout 2023 to 2025 but was "less visible in the revenue outcomes because of the backlog condition combined with projects in flight." This admission, as averred, suggests the defendants understood the true demand picture while publicly attributing results to secular growth drivers.

"Corporate officers have a duty to ensure their companies' public statements are accurate and complete. When executives personally certify financial results that are later shown to have been materially misleading, the securities laws provide a framework for holding those individuals accountable." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Submit your information to join the recovery or call Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at (212) 363-7500.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the BMI Lawsuit

Q: Who are the defendants named in the BMI lawsuit? A: The complaint names Badger Meter, Inc. and individual defendants including CEO Kenneth C. Bockhorst, former CFO Robert A. Wrocklage, and current CFO Daniel R. Weltzien, each of whom signed SEC filings, made public statements, or certified financial disclosures under Sarbanes-Oxley.

Q: What specific misstatements does the BMI lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Badger Meter made materially false or misleading statements regarding the drivers of its record financial results, attributing them to durable demand and secular growth trends while concealing that revenue was being pulled forward from future periods. When the true state was revealed, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.

Q: How do I know if I lost enough money to be the lead plaintiff? A: There is no minimum loss threshold. Courts appoint the investor with the largest provable loss who is willing and able to represent the class adequately. Contact Levi & Korsinsky before August 3, 2026 to evaluate.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.

Q: What if I already sold my BMI shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.

CONTACT:

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP

Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Ed Korsinsky, Esq.

33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor

New York, NY 10004

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NEW YORK, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BMI) investors of the August 3, 2026 deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.

Should You Join The Badger Meter Class Action Lawsuit:

Do you, or did you, own shares of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI)?Did you sell your shares between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive?Did you lose money in your investment in Badger Meter, Inc.? Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at Badger Meter, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or [email protected].

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by August 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.

About The Lawsuit:

A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the common stock of Badger Meter between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive, inclusive, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its senior officers.

The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. As a result of these alleged misrepresentations, Badger Meter common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. When the truth was disclosed, investors allegedly suffered significant losses.

About Bernstein Liebhard:

Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 3, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BMI) common stock between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR BADGER METER INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUI.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 3, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BMI) common stock between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR BADGER METER INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERETO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS.

What Happened?

On July 22, 2025, Badger Meter released its second quarter 2025 financial results, reporting below-consensus earnings, revenue growth decline, and margin deterioration. The Company also expected that “absolute sales [would] decline sequentially in the third quarter of 2025.”

On this news, Badger Meter’s stock price fell $40.42, or 16.5%, to close at $204.80 per share on July 22, 2025, thereby injuring investors.

Then, on January 28, 2026, Badger Meter released its fourth quarter 2025 financial results, revealing missed revenue expectations and a “6% sequential decline in utility water sales” due to “previously communicated project pacing effects.”

On this news, Badger Meter’s stock price fell $18.09, or 11%, to close at $146.32 per share on January 28, 2026.

Then, on April 17, 2026, Badger Meter released its first quarter 2026 results, disclosing that total sales were “9% lower than the prior year,” “[u]tility water sales declined 10% year-over-year,” “[o]perating earnings of $35.2 million, with an operating margin of 17.4%, compared to operating earnings of $49.4 million and an operating margin of 22.2% in the prior year,” and “[d]iluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93, down from $1.30 in the first quarter of 2025.” The Company cited “project timing” and “softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering.”

On this news, Badger Meter’s stock price fell $36.75, or 24.1%, to close at $115.54 per share on April 17, 2026, thereby injuring investors further.

What Is The Lawsuit About?

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Badger Meter’s financial results during the Class Period were at least partially attributable to the Company’s practice of pulling-forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating near-term order trends; (2) this practice also depleted revenue otherwise available for future periods, ultimately causing the disappointing financial results the Company later reported; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than August 3, 2026 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:

If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us:
Charles Linehan, Esq.,
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP,
1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100,
Los Angeles California 90067
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 310-201-9150,
Toll-Free: 888-773-9224
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If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.
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Alert: Claims Focus on Alleged Misrepresentations About Badger Meter's AMI Transition and Short-Cycle Municipal Ordering Practices

, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt reminds purchasers of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) securities of a pending securities class action.

THE CASE: A class action seeks to recover damages for investors who purchased BMI securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026.

YOUR OPTIONS: You may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees. See if you can recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.

Badger Meter shares lost $36.75 per share, a decline exceeding 24%, on April 17, 2026, after the company disclosed that total sales fell 9% year-over-year and utility water revenue dropped 10%. Investors have until August 3, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status.

How a Water Meter Company Allegedly Disguised Depleted Demand as Growth

A water measurement company cannot sustain reported growth rates when its near-term order pipeline is thinning. The complaint contends that Badger Meter's transition from traditional mechanical meters into advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solutions created two distinct revenue channels: "short-cycle" municipal replacement orders that convert to revenue quickly, and "long-cycle" AMI deployment projects spanning multiple years. The filing states that management exploited this dual structure to mask deteriorating short-cycle demand behind the long-cycle backlog, presenting a picture of broad-based, durable growth to investors.

Alleged Short-Cycle Ordering Manipulation by the Numbers

The action claims that the operational reality diverged sharply from management's public narrative:

Short-cycle municipal ordering softness produced approximately $15 million to $20 million in lower revenue versus internal expectations for 1Q 2026 Utility water sales declined 10% year-over-year in 1Q 2026 after a 6% sequential decline in 4Q 2025 Operating profit margins contracted from 22.2% to 17.4% in a single year, a 480 basis-point collapse Diluted EPS fell from $1.30 to $0.93, a 28% year-over-year decline Total sales of $202.3 million in 1Q 2026 trailed the prior year's $222.2 million by $19.9 million The AMI Project Timing Shield

As detailed in the action, when 2Q 2025 results disappointed, the company attributed the shortfall to AMI projects wrapping up and delays in new project starts. This framing, the complaint alleges, functioned as a shield: by pointing to the lumpy, project-driven nature of AMI deployments, the company deflected attention from the more fundamental problem of weakening short-cycle municipal demand. The lawsuit chronicles that this "project pacing" explanation was repeated through 4Q 2025, even as sequential utility water revenue continued to erode.

Only in April 2026 did management acknowledge that short-cycle variability "has always existed" but had been "less visible" due to backlog conditions, the complaint asserts.

Calculate your potential recovery or call (888) SueWallSt.

"The complaint raises serious questions about whether investors received accurate information regarding the sustainability of Badger Meter's revenue channels and the true health of its short-cycle municipal ordering pipeline." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Start your claim now or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at (888) SueWallSt.

SueWallSt -- Top 50 securities litigation firm (ISS, seven consecutive years). Over 70 professionals. Hundreds of millions recovered.

Frequently Asked Questions About the BMI Lawsuit

Q: Who is eligible to join the BMI investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased BMI stock or securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.

Q: What specific misstatements does the BMI lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Badger Meter made materially false or misleading statements regarding the durability of customer demand, the drivers of record financial results, and the absence of order pull-forward activity during the class period. When the true state of short-cycle demand was revealed, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: What do BMI investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.

Q: What if I already sold my BMI shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. You submit a claim form to receive your portion of recovery.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.

Q: How long will the lawsuit take to resolve? A: Securities class actions typically take two to four years from initial filing to resolution.

CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004
[email protected]
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. ("Badger" or "the Company") (NYSE: BMI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 3, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Badger Meter claimed its financial performance was based on "secular growth drivers," and "solid operating execution." The Company touted "strong" demand and a "long runway" for growth. In truth, the Company's performance was partially based on pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Badger Meter, investors suffered damages.

Join the case to recover your losses

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements concerning the drivers of Badger Meter's "record" financial results, demand for Badger Meter's products, and its prospects for continued growth. During the Class Period, defendants told investors that Badger Meter's strong financial results reflected "ongoing favorable industry trends," "secular growth drivers," and "solid operating execution." They likewise touted "strong" demand and said they were seeing "robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth," and that Badger Meter possessed a "long runway" for growth.

According to the lawsuit, these statements were materially false and misleading. In truth, Badger Meter's financial results during the Class Period were at least partially attributable to Badger Meter's practice of pulling-forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating near-term order trends. This practice also depleted revenue otherwise available for future periods, ultimately causing the disappointing financial results Badger Meter later reported. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Badger Meter (BMI - Free Report) closed at $130.52 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.63% move from the prior day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.75%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 1.86%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 2.54%.

Coming into today, shares of the manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow had gained 10.65% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 3.11%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.63%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Badger Meter in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.01, showcasing a 13.68% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $219.66 million, reflecting a 7.75% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $4.51 per share and revenue of $909.27 million. These totals would mark changes of -5.85% and -0.81%, respectively, from last year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Badger Meter. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.28% higher. Currently, Badger Meter is carrying a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

Looking at valuation, Badger Meter is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 28.48. This valuation marks no noticeable deviation compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 28.48.

Meanwhile, BMI's PEG ratio is currently 2.3. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Instruments - Control industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.83.

The Instruments - Control industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 229, placing it within the bottom 7% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

PHILADELPHIA, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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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Though relatively flat for the fourth quarter, the Fund outperformed the -1.6% return of the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index. MPLX's high yield and compelling dividend growth above many peers continue to attract investors in a choppy market. DT Midstream benefits from increasing power demand and despite recent macro events, the call on natural gas remains unchanged.

Investors interested in stocks from the Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States sector have probably already heard of ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) and DT Midstream (DTM - Free Report) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.

The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.

ConocoPhillips and DT Midstream are sporting Zacks Ranks of #1 (Strong Buy) and #3 (Hold), respectively, right now. This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that COP is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.

Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.

COP currently has a forward P/E ratio of 16.40, while DTM has a forward P/E of 28.62. We also note that COP has a PEG ratio of 2.29. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. DTM currently has a PEG ratio of 2.74.

Another notable valuation metric for COP is its P/B ratio of 2.28. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, DTM has a P/B of 2.76.

These are just a few of the metrics contributing to COP's Value grade of B and DTM's Value grade of D.

COP sticks out from DTM in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that COP is the better option right now.