Badger Meter Reports Strong 2025 Financials, Completes Key Acquisition, and Authorizes $75M Share Repurchase
BMI is trading near its 52-week low of $139.14 (14% above the low).
Summary
Badger Meter filed its 2025 10-K, reporting strong financial results, detailing the $184M SmartCover acquisition, and announcing a new $75M share repurchase authorization, alongside significant executive appointments.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BMI
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Strong 2025 Financial Performance
Net sales increased 10.9% to $916.7 million, operating earnings rose to $183.4 million (20.0% of sales), and diluted EPS reached $4.79, reflecting robust growth in digital smart water solutions.
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Strategic SmartCover Acquisition
Completed the acquisition of SmartCover Systems for $184.0 million in January 2025, enhancing its sewer line and lift station monitoring solutions and contributing $39.7 million in revenue for the eleven months ended December 31, 2025.
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New Share Repurchase Program
The Board authorized a new program to repurchase up to $75 million of common stock through November 2028, superseding a prior authorization. The company repurchased $15.0 million in 2025.
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Key Executive Appointments
Daniel R. Weltzien was elected Vice President – Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Christina M. Tarantino was elected Vice President – Controller in January 2026, following the former CFO's transition to Executive Vice President – North America Municipal Utility.
Analysis · BMI · Industrial Applications And Services
Badger Meter's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K confirms robust financial performance with double-digit growth in sales and earnings, building on the preliminary results announced in late January. The report highlights the strategic acquisition of SmartCover Systems for $184 million, significantly expanding its water management solutions. Additionally, the company's board authorized a new $75 million share repurchase program, signaling confidence in future value. Key executive leadership changes, including a new CFO and Controller, are also detailed, which could influence future strategic direction. This comprehensive filing provides investors with a detailed view of the company's strong operational and financial health, strategic growth initiatives, and capital allocation plans.
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At the time of this filing, BMI was trading at $159.19 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.7B. The 52-week trading range was $139.14 to $256.08. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.