NYSE$BMI
Badger Meter Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Badger Meter reported a strong quarter with sales, margin, EPS, and cash flow increasing.
Badger Meter reported a strong first quarter with total sales of $117.8 million, a 9% increase compared to the prior year. Diluted EPS increased by 15% to $0.47, and the company generated $30.6 million in cash from operations. The company also deployed $44 million to acquire Analytical Technologies, Inc (ATi).
- Total sales increased by 9% to $117.8 million compared to the prior year.
- Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 15% to $0.47.
- Cash from operations was robust at $30.6 million.
- Acquired Analytical Technologies, Inc (ATi) for $44 million to enhance water quality monitoring offerings.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Badger Meter · Revenue · Quarterly
$118M
Revenue by segment
Badger Meter · $8M total across 1 segment · Q4 2019
- Municipal Water$8M—100.0%
Forward guidance
The company is confident in its short and long-term growth trajectory, despite electronics shortages and logistics bottlenecks.
Tailwinds
- Strong operational agility will support customers through effective sourcing and supply chain management.
- Fundamental long-term drivers supporting offerings are clear.
- Well-positioned to capitalize on the growing momentum in demand.
- Robust order rates, record backlog and expanding pipeline of potential business
- Capturing and providing real-time data empowers customers to make smarter operational decisions with positive sustainability benefits.
Headwinds
- Universal electronics shortages continue to present challenges.
- Logistics bottlenecks continue to present challenges.
- Navigating intermittent disruptions are likely to add to the traditionally “uneven” sales patterns during the year.
- Rising brass input costs
- Short-term margin impact from the fair value step-up of acquired inventory at s::can and ATi.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+1.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.6%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
38 / 66 earnings
Positive
+17.8%
Q3 2012
Best reaction
-13.2%
Q3 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.5% | -18.9% | -25.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | -11.0% | -7.7% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -5.5% | -0.1% | -10.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.0% | -2.8% | -7.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +9.6% | +13.4% | +33.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.6% | +6.2% | +0.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -5.5% | -9.5% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.9% | +3.7% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +15.5% | +21.8% | +28.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.9% | -5.5% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.6% | +1.6% | +10.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +12.6% | +13.2% | +9.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +12.6% | +10.2% | +18.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.2% | +2.5% | +1.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.7% | +7.2% | +19.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +9.5% | +7.9% | +22.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -7.1% | -11.3% | -17.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +17.3% | +19.7% | +16.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.6% | +1.1% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.6% | +5.9% | +8.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.9% | +1.0% | -3.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.7% | -0.4% | +12.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.6% | +5.0% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | -4.1% | -3.1% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +11.7% | +6.8% | +6.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +6.0% | +10.5% | +3.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +17.2% | +13.7% | +14.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -7.3% | -7.2% | -7.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.1% | -3.3% | -9.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +8.1% | +10.1% | +5.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.3% | -3.1% | +6.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +11.5% | +14.9% | +15.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | -8.2% | -5.7% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.5% | -3.0% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | -13.2% | -14.8% | -14.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.0% | +9.7% | +6.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +10.1% | +15.0% | +8.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -8.9% | -7.0% | -11.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -7.1% | -4.3% | +5.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.9% | -6.3% | -7.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +11.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -10.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -10.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +17.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +9.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +9.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.6% | — | — |
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