Badger Meter - BMI Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $227.33
  • Forecasted Upside: 27.96%
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 4 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$177.67
▼ -0.635 (-0.36%)

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Analyst Price Target for BMI

Analyst Price Target is $227.33
▲ +27.96% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Badger Meter in the last 3 months. The average price target is $227.33, with a high forecast of $245.00 and a low forecast of $205.00. The average price target represents a 27.96% upside from the last price of $177.67.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 8 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Badger Meter. This rating has held steady since September 2025, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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6/12/2024
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9/10/2024
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12/9/2024
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3/9/2025
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6/7/2025
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9/5/2025
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11/4/2025
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12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/22/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaSet TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$264.00 ➝ $229.00
10/22/2025Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$208.00 ➝ $215.00
10/20/2025Stifel NicolausSet TargetHold ➝ Hold$224.00 ➝ $208.00
10/20/2025Robert W. BairdSet TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$219.00 ➝ $205.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
9/22/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
9/9/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageOverweight$230.00
7/23/2025Stifel NicolausSet Target$224.00
7/23/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$284.00 ➝ $264.00
7/23/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$216.00 ➝ $219.00
7/21/2025Stifel NicolausSet TargetHold ➝ Hold$230.00 ➝ $233.00
6/16/2025Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$200.00 ➝ $230.00
6/3/2025Raymond James FinancialInitiated CoverageMarket Perform
4/24/2025ArgusSet Target$240.00
4/21/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$238.00 ➝ $252.00
4/21/2025Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$218.00 ➝ $216.00
4/16/2025Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$209.00 ➝ $196.00
3/27/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform$251.00
3/26/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeModerate Buy
2/3/2025Maxim GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$235.00 ➝ $245.00
2/3/2025Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$208.00 ➝ $209.00
12/11/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$203.00 ➝ $208.00
10/18/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$184.00 ➝ $203.00
10/18/2024Maxim GroupBoost TargetBuy$216.00 ➝ $235.00
10/16/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$189.00 ➝ $203.00
7/23/2024ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $218.00
7/22/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$180.00 ➝ $184.00
7/18/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$175.00 ➝ $192.00
4/19/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$147.00 ➝ $175.00
4/19/2024Maxim GroupBoost TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $207.00
4/19/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$151.00 ➝ $180.00
4/18/2024Northcoast ResearchUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
1/29/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$142.00 ➝ $147.00
9/29/2023Northcoast ResearchDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$120.00
9/12/2023Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$142.00
7/21/2023Maxim GroupBoost TargetBuy$152.00 ➝ $180.00
7/21/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $145.00
7/19/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$126.00 ➝ $130.00
6/28/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$142.00
4/24/2023ArgusBoost Target$130.00 ➝ $151.00
4/21/2023Maxim GroupBoost TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $152.00
4/17/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$108.00 ➝ $109.00
4/17/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral$110.00 ➝ $115.00
10/11/2022Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold$94.00 ➝ $93.00
7/20/2022Stifel NicolausLower Target$88.00 ➝ $79.00
7/15/2022Northcoast ResearchInitiated CoverageNeutral
6/9/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$95.00 ➝ $80.00
4/20/2022Stifel NicolausLower Target$93.00 ➝ $88.00
1/31/2022Maxim GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$125.00
6/21/2021Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingNeutral
3/31/2021Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$95.00
(Data available from 12/5/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.43 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 51 very positive mentions
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  • 6 negative mentions
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5/8/2025
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6/7/2025
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7/7/2025
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8/6/2025
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9/5/2025
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10/5/2025
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11/4/2025
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12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 41 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Badger Meter logo
Badger Meter, Inc. manufactures and markets flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions worldwide. It offers mechanical or static water meters, and related radio and software technologies and services to municipal water utilities market. The company also provides flow instrumentation products, including meters, valves, and other sensing instruments to measure and control fluids going through a pipe or pipeline, including water, air, steam, and other liquids and gases to original equipment manufacturers as the primary flow measurement device within a product or system, as well as through manufacturers' representatives. In addition, the company offers ORION Cellular endpoints to power network as a service; ORION mobile read endpoints support for deploying AMR solution; radio products; hardware, instruments, and sensors, and related software, to enhance connected data to a water utility's operation; water quality monitoring solutions, including optical sensing and electrochemical instruments; and high frequency pressure and leak detection sensors to aid in burst pipe and leak events; as well as BEACON, a secure cloud-hosted software suite that establishes alerts for specific conditions and allows consumer engagement tools that permit end water customers to view and manage their water usage activity. Its flow instrumentation products are used in water/wastewater, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and corporate sustainability markets. The company serves water utilities, commercial, and industrial industries; and provides training, project management, technical support, and other collaborative services for customers. It sells its products and software directly, as well as through resellers and representatives. The company was incorporated in 1905 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Today's Range

Now: $177.67
Low: $174.88
High: $179.40

50 Day Range

MA: $179.60
Low: $168.08
High: $187.68

52 Week Range

Now: $177.67
Low: $162.17
High: $256.08

Volume

158,362 shs

Average Volume

279,569 shs

Market Capitalization

$5.24 billion

P/E Ratio

37.80

Dividend Yield

0.90%

Beta

0.93

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Badger Meter?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued research reports on Badger Meter in the last twelve months: Argus, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Maxim Group, Raymond James Financial, Inc., Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Badger Meter?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Badger Meter in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $227.33, suggesting a possible upside of 28.0%. Maxim Group has the highest price target set, predicting BMI will reach $245.00 in the next twelve months. Robert W. Baird has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $205.00 for Badger Meter in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Badger Meter?

Badger Meter currently has 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Badger Meter?

Other companies that are similar to Badger Meter include Blackbaud, Cadence Design Systems, Dropbox, Flex and Alphabet. Learn More about companies similar to Badger Meter.

How do I contact Badger Meter's investor relations team?

Badger Meter's physical mailing address is 4545 WEST BROWN DEER ROAD, MILWAUKEE WI, 53223. The scientific and technical instruments company's listed phone number is (414) 355-0400 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Badger Meter is www.badgermeter.com. Learn More about contacing Badger Meter investor relations.