Form 4 Filing for BADGER METER INC

This filing reports a transaction by STERN JAMES F, a director at BADGER METER INC. On April 27, 2026, Mr. Stern acquired 952 shares of Common Stock under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This grant is part of the annual award for non-employee directors, with the value determined by the average closing price over a 10-day period leading up to the grant date. Following this transaction, Mr. Stern directly owns 8551 shares of the company's stock. The transaction was reported on Form 4, with the signature date of April 29, 2026.