BMI — Badger Meter, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Technology sector| Metric | BMI | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% | 0.88% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 16.75% | 8.13% |
| Payout Ratio | 36.1% | 31.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 43 | 1 |
| 1Y Total Return | -43.9% | 5.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Technology sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
19.38%
3-Year Growth
20.74%
5-Year Growth
16.75%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 22, 2026
Next Payment
Jun 5, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 27, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 13, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.4000 | +17.65% |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.3400 | +25.93% |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | $0.2700 | +20.00% |
| May 25, 2023 | $0.2250 | 0.00% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.2250 | 0.00% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $0.2250 | 0.00% |
| Aug 25, 2022 | $0.2250 | +12.50% |
| May 26, 2022 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | $0.2000 | +11.11% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
36.1%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
27.1%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.94 | $33.89M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.31 | $30.06M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.18 | $40.65M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.19 | $48.20M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.