Badger Meter Short Interest Rises 22% in February

Shares of the water meter maker saw increased short selling activity last month.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 11:43pm

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Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI), a manufacturer of water meters and flow control solutions, saw a 22% increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 2,499,855 shares, up from 2,049,730 shares at the end of January. Based on the company's average daily trading volume, the current short interest represents 4.7 days' worth of trading.

Why it matters

The rise in short interest suggests some investors are betting against Badger Meter's stock performance in the near term. Short selling activity can provide insight into market sentiment and potential volatility for a company's shares.

The details

Badger Meter's short interest increased from 8.2% of its outstanding shares at the end of January to 8.6% as of February 13th. The company's stock has seen significant price swings in recent months, with shares trading between $139 and $256 over the past 52 weeks.

  • As of February 13th, 2,499,855 Badger Meter shares were sold short.
  • This represents a 22% increase from the 2,049,730 shares that were short as of January 29th.

The players

Badger Meter, Inc.

A global leader in flow measurement and control solutions, manufacturing water meters, control valves, and related accessories for municipal and industrial water utilities.

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The takeaway

The rise in short interest for Badger Meter reflects growing investor skepticism about the company's near-term prospects, potentially driven by factors like recent stock price volatility and uncertainty around the broader economic environment.