Badger Meter Stock Outperforms Despite Lower Earnings Forecasts

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Badger Meter has drawn fresh investor attention after its stock outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 composite and its industry group, even as forecasts point to lower earnings for the current quarter and fiscal year. The stock's 30-day return of 11.01% and 90-day return of 29.38% contrast with a year-to-date decline of 15.26% and a one-year total shareholder return decline of 38.19%, suggesting recent momentum has picked up after a weaker stretch for longer-term holders. With a Zacks Rank of 3, or Hold, the company is expected to perform roughly in line with the broader market, while expectations for an earnings increase in the next fiscal year are prompting many investors to reassess the stock. The most widely followed narrative estimates a fair value of $147.00, slightly below the last close of $149.48, implying the stock is about 2% overvalued. Badger Meter's continued success with its BEACON SaaS platform, BlueEdge suite, and recent SmartCover acquisition positions it to capture growing demand from utilities for advanced metering and monitoring solutions, supporting high single-digit revenue growth targets over the long run.

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