BMI Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with BMI's current 1.27% yield and 14.3% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.27%
Annual Dividend: $1.64 per share
Share Price: $128.99
Payout Ratio: 37.2%
BMI DRIP Calculator
Model BMI dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 14.3% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in BMI 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in BMI on 2016-09-30 would be worth $4,224.49 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 322.4%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $4,115.34 (311.5% return). Reinvesting dividends added $109.15 in extra value.
Starting share price: $33.51 — Current share price: $128.86
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BMI's current dividend yield?
- BMI (Badger Meter, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 1.27%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $127 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much BMI do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from BMI at its current yield of 1.27%, you would need approximately $944,882 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does BMI pay monthly dividends?
- No, BMI pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is BMI's dividend safe?
- BMI's payout ratio is 37.2%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is BMI's dividend growth rate?
- BMI's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 14.3% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in BMI 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in BMI on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $4,224.49 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 322.4% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $4,115.34 — meaning DRIP added $109.15 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the BMI dividend page.