MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Badger Meter, Inc.<\/a> (NYSE: BMI) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.<\/p>\n First Quarter 2026 Highlights<\/span><\/p>\n \n\u201cEntering 2026, we expected project pacing dynamics to favor the back half of the year,\u201d said Kenneth C. Bockhorst, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. \u201cOur first quarter results were consistent with that expectation, reflecting comparisons to the prior\u2011year period when several since completed projects were still in active deployment. Additionally, we experienced weaker than anticipated short-cycle order rates in the first quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n \n“In our view, the year-over-year decline in revenue and associated operating leverage are related to variability in project timing and short-cycle customer order patterns and do not reflect a change in underlying demand, our competitive position, or the long-term market drivers for our business. We have a strong pipeline of awarded projects scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026, and our broader multi-year opportunity funnel remains robust.<\/p>\n \n“Against this near\u2011term variability, we remain focused on advancing our strategy in ways that will strengthen our business for the long-term. In concert with that approach, we announced a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive, a UK\u2011based provider of hardware\u2011enabled software solutions for sewer line monitoring.<\/p>\n \n“UDlive complements SmartCover\u00ae<\/sup> by extending our sewer line monitoring capabilities across a broader range of use cases, network conditions and geographies. Together, SmartCover and UDlive elevate Badger Meter\u2019s leadership position in a growing global market driven by aging infrastructure, evolving regulatory requirements and climate\u2011related risks. UDlive also enhances our BlueEdge\u00ae<\/sup> suite of solutions, enabling utilities to access actionable intelligence across the water cycle. These solutions expand Badger Meter\u2019s participation across the full water cycle and support the growth of higher-margin, recurring software revenue streams over time.\u201d<\/p>\n First Quarter 2026 Operating Results \nSales of flow instrumentation products decreased 4%, with modest growth in water-related markets more than offset by lower demand in the de-emphasized array of market applications.<\/p>\n \nGross margin of 41.7% was near the upper end of our normalized range of 39-42%, compared to a record 42.9% in the prior-year quarter.<\/p>\n \nSelling, Engineering and Administration (SEA) expenses declined sequentially, but increased year-over-year by $3.1 million, inclusive of acquisition costs and an additional month of SmartCover SEA expense to $49.2 million, representing 24.3% of sales.<\/p>\n \nOperating margin of 17.4% primarily reflected the year-over-year decline in sales combined with the increase in SEA expenses.<\/p>\n \nThe effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 24.8%, compared to 24.4% in the prior year. Net earnings were $27.3 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.93.<\/p>\n Outlook \n“As awarded projects advance into deployment, we expect revenue to improve sequentially. Increasing project activity and a more normalized mix will support a stronger revenue run-rate as we exit 2026, with full\u2011year revenue, excluding acquisitions, relatively flat versus 2025. The uneven nature of project timing and order patterns does not diminish our positive view of long\u2011term demand and our competitive advantages within the North American smart water market.”<\/p>\n Conference Call and Webcast Information Safe Harbor Statement About Badger Meter \nBADGER METER, INC.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n(in thousands, except share and earnings per share data)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \nThree Months Ended March 31,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n2025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 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\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n47,266<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n40,798<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTotal current liabilities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n169,419<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n150,716<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nDeferred income taxes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n3,359<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n3,477<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nLong-term deferred revenue, employee benefits and other<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n107,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n106,090<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nShareholders’ equity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n690,431<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n713,294<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n970,808<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n973,577<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n \nBADGER METER, INC.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n(in thousands)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \nThree Months Ended March 31,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n2025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(Unaudited)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(Unaudited)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOperating activities:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nNet earnings<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n27,335<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n38,398<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAdjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operations:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nDepreciation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n2,820<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n2,804<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAmortization<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n6,235<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n5,478<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nNoncurrent employee benefits<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n37<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nStock-based compensation expense<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n2,168<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n1,828<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nChanges in:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nReceivables<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n1,795<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(20,497<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nInventories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(23,695<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPayables<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n34,263<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n16,294<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPrepaid expenses and other assets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(3,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(4,107<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOther liabilities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(13,834<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(7,088<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTotal adjustments<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n6,558<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(5,371<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nNet cash provided by operations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n33,893<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n33,027<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nInvesting activities:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nProperty, plant and equipment expenditures<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(4,427<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(2,966<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAcquisitions, net of cash acquired<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(184,937<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nNet cash used for investing activities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(4,427<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(187,903<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nFinancing activities:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nDividends paid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(11,709<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(10,017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nProceeds from exercise of stock options<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n140<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n68<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nRepurchase of common stock for treasury stock<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(38,213<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nNet cash used for financing activities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(49,782<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(9,949<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nEffect of foreign exchange rates on cash<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(247<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n878<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nDecrease in cash and cash equivalents<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(20,563<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n(163,947<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCash and cash equivalents – beginning of period<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n226,016<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n295,305<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCash and cash equivalents – end of period<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n205,453<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n131,358<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260417095796\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \nBarbara Noverini, CFA KEYWORDS:<\/b> Wisconsin United States North America<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Environmental Health Technology Professional Services Other Natural Resources Data Analytics Agriculture Natural Resources Other Energy Utilities Oil\/Gas Energy Green Technology Software Sustainability Environment Hardware 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<\/span>Utility water sales declined 10% year-over-year, reflecting project timing and softer short\u2011cycle municipal customer ordering, partially offset by SaaS, SmartCover, water quality and network monitoring performance.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Bockhorst concluded, \u201cOur focus remains on disciplined execution while continuing to advance our long-term strategic initiatives. Our strong balance sheet provides us the ability to continue to invest in our business, return cash to shareholders and acquire businesses in our attractive M&A funnel. This balanced approach positions us to manage near\u2011term variability, while building momentum throughout the year and creating durable value for our stakeholders.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Badger Meter management will hold a conference call to discuss the Company\u2019s first quarter 2026 results today, Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central\/11:00 AM Eastern time. A live listen-only webcast<\/a> and the related presentation will be available on the Events & Presentations<\/a> section of the Company\u2019s investor relations website. Those wishing to actively participate in the conference call must pre-register using the following link: https:\/\/events.q4inc.com\/analyst\/462611018?pwd=u9LwCqog<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/span>Certain statements contained in this news release, as well as other information provided from time to time by Badger Meter, Inc. (the \u201cCompany\u201d) or its employees, may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those statements. The Company\u2019s results are subject to general economic conditions, variation in demand from customers, continued market acceptance of new products, the successful integration of acquisitions, competitive pricing and operating efficiencies, supply chain risk, material and labor cost increases, tax reform and foreign currency risk. See the Company\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding risk factors, which are incorporated herein by reference. Badger Meter disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or any other reason.<\/p>\n
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