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Badger Meter (BMI)
NYSE:BMI
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 17, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.07Last Year’s EPS
0.99Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 17, 2025
|% Change Since: 18.26%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 17, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented several positive outcomes, such as strong revenue growth, record operating margins, and a significant EPS increase. However, challenges remain with declines in flow instrumentation sales and concerns over tariffs and supply chain disruptions. Despite these challenges, the positive achievements and strategic acquisitions suggest a cautiously optimistic outlook.Company Guidance
During the Q1 2025 earnings call, Badger Meter provided robust guidance, highlighting notable financial achievements and strategic outlooks. Total sales grew by 13% year-over-year, driven primarily by a 16% increase in utility water product line sales and a 25% growth in software revenue. Excluding the recent SmartCover acquisition, sales rose by 10%, and operating profit margins reached a record 22.2%, expanding by 360 basis points from the previous year. Gross profit margins also improved to 42.9%, surpassing the company's normalized range of 38% to 40%. Despite facing tariff-related cost challenges, the company expressed confidence in managing these through pricing strategies and operational efficiencies. Additionally, free cash flow surged by 60% to $30 million, and the balance sheet remains strong, supporting continued investments in growth. The company maintained a long-term revenue growth outlook of high single digits and emphasized its strategic focus on managing supply chain and pricing strategies amidst a volatile economic environment.Strong Revenue Growth
Total sales grew 13% year over year in the first quarter of 2025, with utility water product line sales increasing 16% year over year.
Record Operating Margins
Operating profit margins reached a record of 22.2%, expanding 360 basis points year over year.
Earnings Per Share Improvement
Consolidated EPS increased by 31% to $1.30 from $0.99 in the prior year comparable quarter.
Strong Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow in the quarter was $30 million, up 60% from $18.8 million in last year's comparable quarter.
Acquisition of SmartCover
The acquisition of SmartCover has been completed, contributing positively to product line synergies and customer feedback.
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BMI Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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BMI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | $183.90 | $201.63 | +9.64% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $208.24 | $213.56 | +2.55% |
| Oct 17, 2024 | $219.07 | $205.29 | -6.29% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $193.05 | $189.64 | -1.77% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Badger Meter (BMI) report earnings?
Badger Meter (BMI) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 17, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Badger Meter (BMI) earnings time?
Badger Meter (BMI) earnings time is at Apr 17, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is BMI EPS forecast?
BMI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 1.07.
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