BMI Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

BMI has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.74%
Payout Ratio 31.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 18.13%
Consistency Lifetime 97.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.63%
Payout FCF 25.1%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 73.17%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -30.2%
Total Return 5y: 59.4%

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NSSC 1,374 M 1.66% 4.25%
CLMB 555 M 0.60% 4.03%
BELFA 2,597 M 0.31% 1.76%
VNT 5,409 M 0.27% 0.31%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NSSC 1,374 M 56.7% 100%
CGNX 6,657 M 7.32% 79.2%
VNT 5,409 M 7.46% 97.5%

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NSSC
NAPCO Security
 1.66% Yield

BMI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2025-12-05 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.24%
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% N/A
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 -50% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.23 15% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A

BMI Dividend FAQ

Badger Meter Inc. (NYSE:BMI) designs, manufactures, and markets flow-measurement and water-smart-metering solutions for municipal utilities, industrial users, and OEMs. Its product portfolio spans flow meters, valves, optical and electrochemical water-quality sensors, high-frequency pressure and leak-detection devices, and the BEACON cloud-based software suite that delivers alerts and consumer-engagement tools. Sales are executed both directly and through a network of distributors and OEM representatives, serving sectors such as water/wastewater, HVAC, and corporate sustainability.

What is the Dividend Yield of BMI?

As of January 2026, BMI`s dividend yield is 0.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.48 USD by the current share price of 144.42.

Does BMI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, BMI paid a dividend of 1.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-21 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 2025-11-21.

BMI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BMI for the next 4 payments are between 0.179 (-55.3%) and 0.233 (-41.8%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BMI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-21. 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 18.1% 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 1.63%. If you bought BMI's shares at 90.62 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.63% 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 0.74% 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 31.5%. 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 73.17%. 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?

Badger Meter's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.19% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BMI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 16, 2016 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-28 02:40