Badger Meter Surges to 406th in Daily Rankings with $281 Million Turnover Despite 16.48% Stock Price Drop

On July 22, 2025, Badger Meter (BMI) experienced a significant increase in trading volume, with a turnover of $281 million, marking a 327.13% rise from the previous day. This surge placed Badger Meter at the 406th position in the daily stock market rankings. However, despite the high trading volume, the stock price of Badger Meter declined by 16.48%.

Badger Meter reported total sales of $238.1 million for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 10% increase from the previous year's $216.7 million. This growth in sales was driven by strong demand across various sectors, including water utilities, municipalities, and industrial customers. The company's operating earnings also saw an 8% year-over-year increase, reaching $44.9 million. However, the operating profit margins slightly decreased to 18.8% from 19.2% in the same quarter last year, indicating that while revenue is growing, costs are also rising.

Badger Meter's earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter of 2025 was $1.12, which was below the estimated $1.19. However, the company exceeded revenue expectations, reporting $238.1 million compared to the estimated $236.9 million. This revenue figure represents a 10% increase from the previous year's $216.7 million, showcasing BMI's growth in sales. The company reported a diluted EPS of $1.17 for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025, reflecting a 4% increase from the prior year quarter. This indicates a positive trend in BMI's earnings over time.

The company's financial ratios provide insight into its valuation and financial health. BMI has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 45.55, indicating that investors are willing to pay a premium for its earnings. The price-to-sales ratio stands at about 7.09, while the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 6.90. Additionally, BMI has an earnings yield of about 2.20% and a current ratio of 3.23, indicating its ability to cover short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.