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EX-99.PRESSRELEASE

EX-99.PressRelease

Exhibit 99.1

Badger Meter News Release

Barbara Noverini, CFA (414) 371-8144 bnoverini@badgermeter.com

BADGER METER REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Milwaukee, WI, April 17, 2026 - Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

• Total sales of $202.3 million, 9% lower than the prior year’s $222.2 million.

• Operating earnings of $35.2 million, with an operating profit margin of 17.4%, compared to operating earnings of $49.4 million and an operating margin of 22.2% in the prior year.

• Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93, down from $1.30 in the first quarter of 2025.

• Entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive, which will close at the end of April 2026.

“Entering 2026, we expected project pacing dynamics to favor the back half of the year,” said Kenneth C. Bockhorst, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our first quarter results were consistent with that expectation, reflecting comparisons to the prior‑year period, when several since completed projects were still in active deployment. Additionally, we experienced weaker than anticipated short-cycle order rates in the first quarter of 2026.

"In our view, the year-over-year decline in revenue and associated operating leverage are related to variability in project timing and short-cycle customer order patterns and do not reflect a change in underlying demand, our competitive position, or the long-term market drivers for our business. We have a strong pipeline of awarded projects scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026, and our broader multi-year opportunity funnel remains robust.

"Against this near‑term variability, we remain focused on advancing our strategy in ways that will strengthen our business for the long-term. In concert with that approach, we announced a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive, a UK‑based provider of hardware‑enabled software solutions for sewer line monitoring.

"UDlive complements SmartCover® by extending our sewer line monitoring capabilities across a broader range of use cases, network conditions and geographies. Together, SmartCover and UDlive elevate Badger Meter’s leadership position in a growing global market driven by aging infrastructure, evolving regulatory requirements and climate‑related risks. UDlive also enhances our BlueEdge® suite of solutions, enabling utilities to access actionable intelligence across the water cycle. These solutions expand Badger Meter’s participation across the full water cycle and support the growth of higher-margin, recurring software revenue streams over time.”

First Quarter 2026 Operating Results

Utility water sales declined 10% year-over-year, reflecting project timing and softer short‑cycle municipal customer ordering, partially offset by SaaS, SmartCover, water quality and network monitoring performance.

Sales of flow instrumentation products decreased 4%, with modest growth in water-related markets more than offset by lower demand in the de-emphasized array of market applications.

Gross margin of 41.7% was near the upper end of our normalized range of 39-42%, compared to a record 42.9% in the prior-year quarter.

Selling, Engineering and Administration (SEA) expenses declined sequentially, but increased year-over-year by $3.1 million, inclusive of acquisition costs and an additional month of SmartCover SEA expense to $49.2 million, representing 24.3% of sales.

Operating margin of 17.4% primarily reflected the year-over-year decline in sales combined with the increase in SEA expenses.

The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 24.8%, compared to 24.4% in the prior year. Net earnings were $27.3 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.93.

Outlook

Bockhorst concluded, “Our focus remains on disciplined execution while continuing to advance our long-term strategic initiatives. Our strong balance sheet provides us the ability to continue to invest in our business, return cash to shareholders and acquire businesses in our attractive M&A funnel. This balanced approach positions us to manage near‑term variability, while building momentum throughout the year and creating durable value for our stakeholders.

"As awarded projects advance into deployment, we expect revenue to improve sequentially. Increasing project activity and a more normalized mix will support a stronger revenue run-rate as we exit 2026, with full‑year revenue, excluding acquisitions, relatively flat versus 2025. The uneven nature of project timing and order patterns does not diminish our positive view of long‑term demand and our competitive advantages within the North American smart water market."

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Badger Meter management will hold a conference call to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2026 results today, Friday, April 17, 2026 a

8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

January 28, 2026

Badger Meter, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin

1-6706

39-0143280

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4545 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(414) 355-0400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

BMI

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition .

On January 28, 2026, Badger Meter, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing the foregoing is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits .

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

(d)

Exhibits . The exhibit furnished herewith is as listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

(99.1)

Badger Meter, Inc. Press Release, dated January 28, 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BADGER METER, INC.

Date: January 28, 2026

By:

/s/ Daniel R. Weltzien

Daniel R. Weltzien

Vice President – Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

October 21, 2025

Badger Meter, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin

1-6706

39-0143280

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4545 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(414) 355-0400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

BMI

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition .

On October 21, 2025, Badger Meter, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing the foregoing is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits .

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

(d)

Exhibits . The exhibit furnished herewith is as listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

(99.1)

Badger Meter, Inc. Press Release, dated October 21, 2025.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BADGER METER, INC.

Date: October 21, 2025

By:

/s/ Robert A. Wrocklage

Robert A. Wrocklage

Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer