- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 12.15)
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
Weaker technical forecast for Badger Meter Inc as stock downgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Updated on Jul 21, 2026)
The Badger Meter Inc stock price fell by -1.64% on the last day (Tuesday, 21st Jul 2026) from $148.30 to $145.87. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.84% from a day low at $144.59 to a day high of $150.14. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -0.82% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 86 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 590 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $86.05 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 27.94% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $176.81 and $195.49 at the end of this 3-month period.
BMI Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and so far it has fallen -3.50%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely. The Badger Meter Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $145.80 and $138.06. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Badger Meter Inc stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $133.58 and $123.56. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Badger Meter Inc finds support just below today's level at $133.58. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $123.56 and $121.83.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $5.55 between high and low, or 3.84%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.07%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $139.64 (-4.27%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 3 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (BMI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 22nd
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 22nd we expect Badger Meter Inc to open at $146.87, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $143.25 and $148.49, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.23 (+/-3.65%) up or down from last closing price. If Badger Meter Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.65% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $146.23 (0.25%) than the support at $133.58 (8.43%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Badger Meter Inc stock A Buy?
Badger Meter Inc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.489
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 22, 2026 - $146.87 ( 0.682%).
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BMI Performance
Trading levels for BMI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 152.42 | 4.49% |
| R2 | 150.30 | 3.04% |
| R1 | 148.99 | 2.14% |
| Price | 145.87 | |
| S1 | 144.74 | -0.773% |
| S2 | 143.43 | -1.67% |
| S3 | 141.31 | -3.13% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 151.16 | 3.63% |
| R2 | 148.30 | 1.67% |
| R1 | 146.23 | 0.247% |
| Price | 145.87 | |
| S1 | 133.58 | -8.43% |
| S2 | 123.56 | -15.29% |
| S3 | 121.83 | -16.48% |
BMI Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Jun 05, 2026 | $0.400 | 0.325% |
| 2 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.400 | 0.253% |
| 3 | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 05, 2025 | $0.400 | 0.213% |
| 4 | Aug 08, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 | $0.400 | 0.208% |
| 5 | May 23, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Jun 06, 2025 | $0.340 | 0.138% |
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