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Sep 30, 2022
Badger Meter Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Badger Meter reported record sales and EPS, driven by strong demand for smart water solutions and effective execution.
Key Takeaways
Badger Meter reported record third-quarter results, with sales increasing by 15% and EPS rising by 13%. The company's performance was driven by strong demand for its innovative product and software offerings, as well as its ability to navigate ongoing supply chain and inflation challenges. The company is well-positioned to continue its track record of profitable growth.
Record total sales of $148.0 million, 15% higher than the prior year’s $128.7 million.
Operating profit increased 23% with operating profit margins expanding 100 basis points year-over-year.
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 13% to $0.61, up from $0.54 in the comparable prior year period.
Strong cash flow with $23.8 million in net cash provided by operations.
Badger Meter
Badger Meter
Forward Guidance
The demand environment remains robust, and the company is well-positioned to continue its track record of profitable growth.
Positive Outlook
- Customers continue to adopt digital smart water solutions.
- Broad ‘choice-matters’ water quality and quantity offerings continue to illustrate the benefits of our differentiated, flexible and comprehensive smart water AMI solutions.
- Commercial excellence, combined with nimble execution have demonstrated our ability to navigate persistent macro challenges and drive outperformance.
- Strong order pace and bid funnel are supportive of revenue growth and margin expansion throughout economic cycles.
- Robust cash flow and ample credit availability provide financial flexibility.
Challenges Ahead
- Ongoing supply chain challenges.
- Inflation challenges.
- Macro challenges.
- Unprecedented inflationary environment.
- Possible negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy, the Company’s operations and those of our customers and suppliers.