Badger Meter scored wins across the board this morning, growing sales 23% year over year, expanding its operating profit margin by 290 basis points to 18.6%, and growing its net income a whopping 50%.

Badger Meter has been trading above $40 per share since its strong third quarter report from mid October. Previously, it had been trading in the $30 range. It has delivered a year-to-date return ...