Badger Meter (BMI) outperformed the S&P 500 with a 0.97% gain, driven by a 10.13% increase over the past month, exceeding both the S&P 500 and its sector. Upcoming earnings are expected to show a 3.57% EPS increase to $1.16 and a 6.99% revenue increase to $231.81 million year-over-year, with full-year estimates projecting a 13.95% EPS increase to $4.82 and an 11.3% revenue increase to $919.92 million. BMI currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and trades at a premium with a Forward P/E of 52.22 compared to its industry's 25.8.
Badger Meter (BMI) demonstrated strong recent market performance, closing at $254.17 with a +0.97% daily gain, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.58% increase. Over the past month, BMI shares surged 10.13%, significantly outpacing both the Computer and Technology sector's 7.05% gain and the S&P 500's 4.61% rise. Anticipation for its upcoming earnings report is centered on an expected EPS of $1.16, representing a 3.57% year-over-year increase, and projected net sales of $231.81 million, up 6.99% from the prior year's quarter. Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast robust growth, with earnings projected at $4.82 per share (+13.95% YoY) and revenue at $919.92 million (+11.3% YoY). Despite these positive growth indicators, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, and BMI currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). From a valuation perspective, BMI trades at a Forward P/E ratio of 52.22, a notable premium to its industry's average of 25.8. Similarly, its PEG ratio of 3.68 is slightly above the industry average of 3.48. The Instruments - Control industry, to which BMI belongs, is ranked in the bottom 35% of over 250 industries, with a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, suggesting potential broader sector headwinds.
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