NYSE$BMI
Badger Meter Inc · Q1 2022 earnings
Q1 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Badger Meter reported a solid start to the year with sales growth and record order rates, but gross margins were pressured by inflation and supply chain challenges.
Badger Meter reported a 12% increase in total sales, reaching $132.4 million, and diluted earnings per share of $0.49. The company experienced robust demand and record order pace, but faced inflationary pressures and supply chain challenges that impacted gross margins.
- Total sales increased by 12% to $132.4 million compared to the prior year quarter.
- Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.49, compared to $0.47 in the prior year period.
- Utility water sales increased 15% year-over-year.
- Gross margin was 38.3%, a decrease from 41.9% in the prior year comparable quarter due to inflationary pressures and production volatility.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Badger Meter · Revenue · Quarterly
$132M
Revenue by segment
Badger Meter · $8M total across 1 segment · Q4 2019
- Municipal Water$8M—100.0%
Forward guidance
Badger Meter anticipates near term unevenness in the market but remains confident in their ability to execute strategic plans and address customer requirements to enhance operational efficiency and resiliency.
Tailwinds
- Actions taken to improve operating resiliency.
- Longstanding portfolio of solutions designed to fulfill varied customer needs.
- Ability to secure supply and strategically price solutions.
- Strong industry demand fundamentals.
- Comprehensive offering of innovative and tailorable smart water solutions.
Headwinds
- Recent geopolitical events have increased supply chain uncertainty.
- Accelerated inflationary pressures in an already difficult environment.
- Near term unevenness appears to be the norm.
- COVID-19 on the global economy
- Supply chain risk
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 2022
+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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