NYSE$BMI
Badger Meter Inc · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Badger Meter reported record sales and earnings amidst supply chain challenges.
Badger Meter reported a record third quarter with a 13.3% increase in total sales, reaching $128.7 million, and diluted earnings per share of $0.54, driven by strong demand and strategic actions to mitigate supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.
- Total sales increased 13.3% to a record $128.7 million.
- Diluted earnings per share were a record $0.54.
- The company announced the 29th consecutive increase in the annual dividend rate.
- The company had a solid cash flow from operations of $17.7 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Badger Meter · Revenue · Quarterly
$129M
Revenue by segment
Badger Meter · $8M total across 1 segment · Q4 2019
- Municipal Water$8M—100.0%
Forward guidance
The company anticipates component shortages and lengthened lead times will ease over time, but assume they will persist well into 2022, while remaining focused on developing digital solutions and executing capital allocation priorities.
Tailwinds
- Capitalizing on strong demand for hardware, communication and digital solutions.
- Converting record order backlog to net sales by mitigating supply shortages and delays.
- Developing digital solutions to broaden competitive advantages.
- Integrating water quality monitoring offerings and executing related digital growth strategies.
- Strong cash flow and credit availability provide ample financial flexibility.
Headwinds
- Component shortages and lengthened lead times are expected to persist well into 2022.
- Ongoing electronic and other component delays.
- Increasing inflationary cost pressures across the business.
- Supply chain complexities.
- Impact of various macroeconomic challenges.
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 Q3 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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