Fintel reports that on October 22, 2025, Stifel upgraded their outlook for Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) from Hold to Buy.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 33.77% Upside
As of October 1, 2025, the average one-year price target for Badger Meter is $237.24/share. The forecasts range from a low of $198.07 to a high of $277.20. The average price target represents an increase of 33.77% from its latest reported closing price of $177.35 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Badger Meter is 641MM, a decrease of 28.91%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 3.01.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 972 funds or institutions reporting positions in Badger Meter. This is an increase of 42 owner(s) or 4.52% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to BMI is 0.29%, an increase of 6.70%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 1.18% to 35,315K shares. 
The put/call ratio of BMI is 0.57, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds 1,754K shares representing 5.95% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,818K shares , representing a decrease of 3.61%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BMI by 23.20% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 946K shares representing 3.21% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 928K shares , representing an increase of 1.87%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BMI by 17.06% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 877K shares representing 2.97% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 857K shares , representing an increase of 2.21%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in BMI by 37.72% over the last quarter.
Invesco holds 802K shares representing 2.72% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 631K shares , representing an increase of 21.35%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in BMI by 87.54% over the last quarter.
IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF holds 735K shares representing 2.49% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 778K shares , representing a decrease of 5.82%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BMI by 22.84% over the last quarter.
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