Badger Meter, Inc.
Q2 2024 Earnings Results Call Presentation
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Badger Meter’s Q2 2024 Earnings Results Call.
I’m [insert name], and I’m joined today by [insert name], our CEO, and [insert name], our CFO.
Before we begin, I would like to remind everyone that this call contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements.
I would now like to turn the call over to [insert name], our CEO.
Thank you, [insert name].
I am pleased to report that Badger Meter had a strong second quarter in 2024. Revenue increased by 10% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for our products and services across all of our end markets.
Our gross margin also expanded by 100 basis points, as we continue to benefit from our ongoing cost-cutting initiatives.
As a result of these factors, our net income increased by 15% year-over-year.
I would now like to turn the call over to [insert name], our CFO, to provide more details on our financial results.
Thank you, [insert name].
As [insert name]mentioned, we had a strong second quarter in 2024. Revenue increased by 10% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for our products and services across all of our end markets.
Our gross margin also expanded by 100 basis points, as we continue to benefit from our ongoing cost-cutting initiatives.
As a result of these factors, our net income increased by 15% year-over-year.
I would now like to open the call up for questions.
Operator, please open the line for questions.
[Operator instructions]
Our first question comes from [insert name]with [insert company].
Thank you for taking my question. I was wondering if you could provide some more details on your cost-cutting initiatives.
Sure. We have been implementing a number of cost-cutting initiatives over the past few quarters, including:
These initiatives have helped us to improve our gross margin by 100 basis points in the second quarter, and we expect to see further benefits from these initiatives in the future.
Thank you for your question.
Our next question comes from [insert name]with [insert company].
Thank you for taking my question. I was wondering if you could provide some more details on your growth plans for the future.
Sure. We are focused on growing our business in three key areas:
We believe that these growth initiatives will help us to continue to grow our revenue and earnings in the future.
Thank you for your question.
We have time for one more question.
Our final question comes from [insert name]with [insert company].
Thank you for taking my question. I was wondering if you could provide some more details on your long-term financial targets.
Sure. Our long-term financial targets are to:
We believe that these targets are achievable and will help us to create long-term value for our shareholders.
Thank you for your question.
This concludes our Q2 2024 earnings results call. Thank you for joining us today.
Kind regards
S. Sing