BMI
Badger Meter
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Technology
- NYSE: BMI
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 22, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.2%
Payout ratio: 35.9%
Badger Meter's last dividend was on May 22, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.4 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.6 per share, the stock yields 1.19%.
BMI dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Badger Meter Dividend yield
Badger Meter's dividend yield of 1.19% is higher than the industry average but lower than the Technology sector and its peers average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 1.39%, Badger Meter's dividend yield is 14% lower. The historical 5-year average of BMI's dividend yield is 0.7%, which is lower than the current one.
BMI Dividend history
Badger Meter has been paying dividends since 1993. BMI has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share marks an increase of 18% for the last twelve months. And with the stock price down by 45% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 113%.
Badger Meter Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | $0.4 | 1.27% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.4 | 1.01% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.4 | 0.83% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.4 | 0.75% |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.34 | 0.56% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.34 | 0.61% |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.34 | 0.55% |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.34 | 0.57% |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.27 | 0.54% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.27 | 0.66% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.27 | 0.67% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | $0.27 | 0.59% |
| May 25, 2023 | $0.225 | 0.66% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.225 | 0.74% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $0.225 | 0.73% |
| Aug 25, 2022 | $0.225 | 0.83% |
| May 26, 2022 | $0.2 | 1.05% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $0.2 | 0.79% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | $0.2 | 0.71% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | $0.2 | 0.71% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.18 | 0.75% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.18 | 0.67% |
| Nov 25, 2020 | $0.18 | 0.86% |
| Aug 27, 2020 | $0.18 | 1.11% |
| May 28, 2020 | $0.17 | 1.1% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.17 | 1.03% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.17 | 1.03% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.17 | 1.19% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.15 | 1.14% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | $0.15 | 0.97% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.15 | 1.02% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.15 | 1% |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.13 | 1.18% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.13 | 1.05% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $0.13 | 1.07% |
| Aug 29, 2017 | $0.13 | 1.06% |
| May 26, 2017 | $0.115 | 1.18% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.115 | 1.22% |
| Nov 28, 2016 | $0.115 | 1.18% |
| Aug 29, 2016 | $0.115 | 1.24% |
| May 26, 2016 | $0.1 | 1.08% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.1 | 1.2% |
| Nov 25, 2015 | $0.1 | 1.28% |
| Aug 27, 2015 | $0.1 | 1.32% |
| May 27, 2015 | $0.095 | 1.19% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.095 | 1.27% |
Badger Meter dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Badger Meter's payout ratio of 35.9% is above the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 33.8%, Badger Meter's payout ratio is 6% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BMI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMR Emerson Electric Co | 1.52% | $2.19 | 50.4% |
| IEX Idex Corp | 1.28% | $2.86 | 42.3% |
| BMI Badger Meter Inc | 1.2% | $1.6 | 35.9% |
| MWA Mueller Water Products Inc | 1.07% | $0.28 | 20.7% |
| ROP Roper Technologies Inc | 1.06% | $3.47 | 21.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Badger Meter pay a dividend?
Yes, Badger Meter has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. BMI has been paying dividends since 1993.
When was BMI's last dividend?
Badger Meter's last dividend ex-date was on May 22, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.4 per share.
How much dividend does Badger Meter pay (per share)?
On an annual basis BMI pays $1.6 per share.
What is Badger Meter's dividend yield?
Badger Meter's current dividend yield is 1.19%.
How often does Badger Meter pay dividends?
Badger Meter has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Badger Meter's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Badger Meter is 35.9%.
Does Badger Meter pay a good dividend?
Badger Meter's dividend yield is lower than the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.