Nordson (NDSN)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $239.24 | Market Cap: $13.5 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Nordson (NDSN)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $239.24Market Cap: $13.5 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Automation & Robotics, Advanced Materials, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Factory Automation, Show more. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Automation & Robotics, Advanced Materials, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Factory Automation, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
NDSN Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Nordson (NDSN) stock experienced various activities and analyst adjustments between August 31, 2025, and December 4, 2025. While a precise 6.4% movement with specific causative factors for this exact future period cannot be definitively detailed, the following key points highlight relevant information and potential influences on the stock during this approximate timeframe:
1. Dividend Increase Announcement: Nordson's Board of Directors approved a 5% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.82 per common share, payable on September 25, 2025. This marks the company's 62nd consecutive year of annual dividend increases, reflecting a commitment to shareholder value.
2. Analyst Rating Upgrades and Price Target Adjustments: Several analysts adjusted their ratings and price targets for NDSN during this period. Notably, Wall Street Zen upgraded Nordson from a "hold" to a "buy" rating around December 1, 2025. Oppenheimer also raised its price target on Nordson from $260.00 to $275.00 with an "outperform" rating around August 25, 2025. The consensus rating among analysts was "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of approximately $255.75 to $257.30.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| NDSN Return | 24% | 28% | -6% | 12% | -20% | 15% | 54% |
| Peers Return | 20% | 19% | -12% | 32% | 17% | -3% | 88% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| NDSN Win Rate | 67% | 67% | 50% | 58% | 50% | 60% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 65% | 62% | 37% | 62% | 63% | 54% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| NDSN Max Drawdown | -39% | -11% | -23% | -14% | -20% | -19% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -36% | -7% | -27% | -0% | -7% | -18% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ITW, SNA, PNR, GGG, ATR. See NDSN Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | NDSN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -27.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 38.5% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 615 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -44.4% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 79.7% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 66 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -26.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 36.6% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 315 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -74.1% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 285.4% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 595 days | 1480 days |
Compare to ITW, SNA, PNR, GGG, ATR
In The Past
Nordson's stock fell -27.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/10/2021. A -27.8% loss requires a 38.5% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
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| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| 12312024 | NDSN | Nordson | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 6.6% | 14.7% | -19.3% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| 12312024 | NDSN | Nordson | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 6.6% | 14.7% | -19.3% |
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Comparison Analyses
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SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 7312025 | 8212025 | 10-Q 7/31/2025 |
| 4302025 | 5292025 | 10-Q 4/30/2025 |
| 1312025 | 2202025 | 10-Q 1/31/2025 |
| 10312024 | 12182024 | 10-K 10/31/2024 |
| 7312024 | 8222024 | 10-Q 7/31/2024 |
| 4302024 | 5232024 | 10-Q 4/30/2024 |
| 1312024 | 2222024 | 10-Q 1/31/2024 |
| 10312023 | 12202023 | 10-K 10/31/2023 |
| 7312023 | 8242023 | 10-Q 7/31/2023 |
| 4302023 | 5252023 | 10-Q 4/30/2023 |
| 1312023 | 2232023 | 10-Q 1/31/2023 |
| 10312022 | 12192022 | 10-K 10/31/2022 |
| 7312022 | 8262022 | 10-Q 7/31/2022 |
| 4302022 | 5272022 | 10-Q 4/30/2022 |
| 1312022 | 2252022 | 10-Q 1/31/2022 |
| 10312021 | 12172021 | 10-K 10/31/2021 |
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