The increasing adoption of industrial automation, focus on higher energy efficiency and optimum resource utilization should drive the Zacks Instruments ??? Control industry.

Thu, Apr. 17, 2025

Badger Meter (BMI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.30 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.99 per share a year ago.

Thu, Apr. 17, 2025

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights Total sales of $222.2 million, 13% higher than the prior year's $196.3 million. Operating earnings increased 35% year-over-year to $49.5 million, with operating profit margins expanding 360 basis points to 22.2% from 18.6%. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 31% to $1.30, up from $0.99 in the comparable prior year quarter. Completed.

Thu, Apr. 17, 2025

Growth is driven by the need for operational efficiencies amidst limited budgets of domestic water utilities bound by diverse regulations. Smart meters help mitigate Non-Revenue Water (NRW), which globally averages 30-35% of total water volume due to factors like leaks and theft. The AMI technology is set for significant growth, reducing operational costs through enhanced data communication. Moreover, the fastest-growing market segment, IT solutions, leverage IoT and data management for loss prevention. Asia Pacific leads with the highest CAGR, fueled by infrastructure developments in countries like China and India. Key players include Badger Meter, Sensus, and Landis+Gyr. The market is ripe with innovation, focusing on IoT and AI for real-time monitoring and sustainability in smart cities. Growth is driven by the need for operational efficiencies amidst limited budgets of domestic water utilities bound by diverse regulations. Smart meters help mitigate Non-Revenue Water (NRW), which globally averages 30-35% of total water volume due to factors like leaks and theft. The AMI technology is set for significant growth, reducing operational costs through enhanced data communication. Moreover, the fastest-growing market segment, IT solutions, leverage IoT and data management for loss prevention. Asia Pacific leads with the highest CAGR, fueled by infrastructure developments in countries like China and India. Key players include Badger Meter, Sensus, and Landis+Gyr. The market is ripe with innovation, focusing on IoT and AI for real-time monitoring and sustainability in smart cities.

Thu, Apr. 17, 2025

Proposed site could accelerate time to market and revitalize existing infrastructure Companies aim to leverage BMI's critical minerals infrastructure and Northern's first mover advantage as North America's only Graphite Producer Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 16, 2025) - Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC) (OTCQB: NGPHF) (FSE: 0NG) (XSTU: 0NG) ("Northern" or the "Company") and The BMI Group ("BMI") are pleased to announce that they are partnering to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a Battery Anode Material ("BAM") facility at a former paper mill in Baie-Comeau, Quebec that is being developed by BMI as the Norderra multimodal industrial hub ("Norderra"). Northern and BMI will collaboratively engage local authorities and utility providers to secure the necessary power supply to build a Stage 1, 50,000 tonnes-per-year BAM hub in Baie-Comeau and to maximize the site's economic benefits and minimize its environmental impacts with respect to the city, the Innu of Pessamit and other local stake holders.

Wed, Apr. 16, 2025