Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend and Expands Share Repurchase Authorization

Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) is one of the 11 Best Water Management Stocks to Buy.

On February 13, 2026, Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 27, 2026. The board raised the company’s share repurchase authorization by $75 million, bringing the total to $150 million through November 30, 2028, following the $75 million granted in November 2025.

On February 2, 2026, Argus Research analyst Kristina Ruggeri lowered Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) to Hold from Buy.

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Separately, Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of $220.7 million, up from $205.2 million, with operating earnings of $43.0 million and diluted EPS of $1.14, resulting in $54.8 million in operational cash flow.  In 2025, record sales were $916.7 million, up 11% from the previous year’s $826.6 million. Base sales of $877.0 million rose 6% year on year.

Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) provides flow measurement, control, and communications solutions to water utilities, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Its products are categorized as Municipal Water and Flow Instrumentation.

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