$BMI

Callahan Edward F. purchased $102K of BMI

Callahan Edward F. (VP-Engineering) purchased 751 shares of BADGER METER INC (BMI) at $135.25 ($0.10M total) on 2026-07-30.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Callahan Edward F.
Published Jul 31, 2026, 7:37 PM UTC
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The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The newest fact is the disclosed open-market purchase by an engineering VP, which may slightly influence sentiment but does not alter fundamentals in the text.

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Market read

Traders may note insider buying, but the filing lacks any accompanying company-specific catalyst.

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What to watch

No 10b5-1 plan is cited, but the article also provides no context on prior holdings, option exercises, or whether the buy was part of a broader pattern.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 3/10Timing: filed 2026-07-31 after-hours; transaction dated 2026-07-30

Background

The article is a SEC Form 4 insider transaction disclosure for Badger Meter (BMI).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Badger Meter Form 4 shows VP-Engineering Callahan Edward F. bought 751 shares at $135.2489 on 2026-07-30, totaling $101,571.92.

Expected impact

Likely limited near-term impact; any effect is more sentiment than fundamentals.

Evidence & confidence

The filing discloses a single insider buy size and price, with no guidance, contract, or regulatory development included.

Market effects

No sector read-through provided beyond routine insider activity.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

Insider buys can be routine (compensation-related liquidity needs) and may not signal a change in business outlook.

Key entities

  • Badger Meter Inc

    Subject of the Form 4 insider transaction disclosure.

  • Callahan Edward F.

    VP-Engineering who purchased 751 shares.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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