SG Americas Securities Boosts Badger Meter Holdings

Institutional investor increases stake in scientific instruments company by nearly 190%

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:06am

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SG Americas Securities LLC significantly increased its holdings in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI), a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of water meters and flow control solutions, by 189.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025 according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 22,275 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3.885 million.

Why it matters

Badger Meter is a leading provider of water measurement and control technologies, serving municipal and industrial customers globally. The increase in institutional investment signals confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects as utilities and industries focus on water conservation and infrastructure modernization.

The details

SG Americas Securities acquired an additional 14,572 shares of Badger Meter during the fourth quarter, bringing its total position to 22,275 shares. This represents a 0.08% ownership stake in the $4.58 billion company. Other institutional investors have also been active in Badger Meter, with firms like Brown Brothers Harriman, Caitlin John LLC, and Global X Japan increasing their positions in recent quarters.

  • SG Americas Securities filed its Q4 2025 13F report with the SEC on April 3, 2026.
  • Badger Meter reported its Q4 2025 earnings on January 28, 2026.

The players

SG Americas Securities LLC

A subsidiary of Société Générale, a major French multinational investment bank and financial services company.

Badger Meter, Inc.

A Milwaukee-based manufacturer of water meters, control valves, and flow measurement solutions for municipal and industrial customers.

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What they’re saying

“We continue to see strong long-term fundamentals in the water infrastructure and industrial automation markets that Badger Meter serves.”

— SG Americas Securities Analyst

The takeaway

The increased institutional investment in Badger Meter reflects confidence in the company's position as a leading provider of critical water measurement and control technologies as utilities and industries focus on sustainability and modernization.