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BMI Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

BMI has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 1.42 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.76%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.42
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.90%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.95%
Payout Ratio 30.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -15.9% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 157% (S&P 500: 102.8%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CRCT 1,128 M 19.8% 7.60%
NSSC 1,573 M 1.24% 3.87%
BMI 5,318 M 0.76% 1.95%
CGNX 6,937 M 0.81% 0.48%
VNT 5,586 M 0.26% 0.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
NSSC 1,573 M 103% 100%
BMI 5,318 M 14.9% 97.1%
VNT 5,586 M 10.1% 98.0%
CGNX 6,937 M -39.2% 81.5%
CRCT 1,128 M -63.0% 79.0%

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BMI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-22 2025-08-22 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.4 17.6% 0.22%
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.14%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.16%
2024-11-22 2024-11-22 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.15%
2024-08-23 2024-08-23 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.34 25.9% 0.17%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.13%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.17%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.18%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.27 20% 0.17%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.16%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.19%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.19%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.225 12.5% 0.23%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.26%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-11 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.21%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.18%
2021-08-26 2021-08-27 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% 0.19%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-11 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.19%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-12 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.17%
2020-11-25 2020-11-27 2020-12-11 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.22%
2020-08-27 2020-08-28 2020-09-11 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.13 13% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.115 15% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 5.3% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.095 5.6% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.09 5.9% N/A
2013-05-29 2013-05-31 2013-06-14 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A

BMI Dividend FAQ

Badger Meter Inc. (NYSE:BMI) designs, manufactures, and markets flow-measurement and control solutions for a global customer base, ranging from municipal water utilities to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in industrial and HVAC markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of BMI?

As of November 2025, BMI`s dividend yield is 0.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.42 USD by the current share price of 186.74.

Does BMI pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, BMI paid a dividend of 1.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-22 and the payout was 0.4 USD.

How often does BMI pay dividends?

BMI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BMI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-22.

Will BMI pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Badger Meter (BMI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BMI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Badger Meter (BMI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BMI?

BMI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.9% per year.
Strong growth: BMI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BMI?

BMI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.95%. If you bought BMI's shares at 72.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.42 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.95% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BMI?

BMI Payout Consistency is 97.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Badger Meter has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BMI have a good Dividend Yield?

BMI`s 0.76% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BMI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BMI is 30.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BMI?

BMI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.93%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BMI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BMI`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Badger Meter`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.19% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Badger Meter ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2016-09-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 23,360,000
1986 23,536,000 +0.75%
1987 23,856,000 +1.36%
1988 24,416,000 +2.35%
1989 25,454,500 +4.25%
1990 26,666,700 +4.76%
1991 25,000,000 -6.25%
1992 28,235,300 +12.94%
1993 28,235,300
1994 28,800,000 +2%
1995 28,800,000
1996 29,714,300 +3.17%
1997 31,219,500 +5.07%
1998 32,000,000 +2.5%
1999 28,056,400 -12.32%
2000 26,649,000 -5.02%
2001 26,291,600 -1.34%
2002 26,611,500 +1.22%
2003 26,893,500 +1.06%
2004 27,762,700 +3.23%
2005 28,605,100 +3.03%
2006 29,080,200 +1.66%
2007 29,500,500 +1.45%
2008 29,761,000 +0.88%
2009 30,005,600 +0.82%
2010 30,116,500 +0.37%
2011 29,794,000 -1.07%
2012 28,430,200 -4.58%
2013 28,928,900 +1.75%
2014 28,786,700 -0.49%
2015 28,928,400 +0.49%
2016 29,077,500 +0.52%
2017 29,142,300 +0.22%
2018 29,179,000 +0.13%
2019 29,227,800 +0.17%
2020 29,257,900 +0.1%
2021 29,367,700 +0.38%
2022 29,406,500 +0.13%
2023 29,471,400 +0.22%
2024 29,368,700 -0.35%
2025 29,583,400 +0.73%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:36