Nordson (NDSN)


Market Price (8/22/2026): $332.25 | Market Cap: $18.5 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Nordson (NDSN)


Market Price (8/22/2026): $332.25
Market Cap: $18.5 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

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Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 27%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, Advanced Materials, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Factory Automation, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.7%, Dist 3Y High is -0.7%

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -28%

Key risks
NDSN key risks include [1] foreign currency volatility impacting its substantial international revenue and [2] the effective execution and integration of its acquisition-based growth strategy.

0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 27%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, Advanced Materials, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Factory Automation, Show more.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.7%, Dist 3Y High is -0.7%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -28%
6 Key risks
NDSN key risks include [1] foreign currency volatility impacting its substantial international revenue and [2] the effective execution and integration of its acquisition-based growth strategy.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/20/2026

Nordson (NDSN) stock has gained about 15% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q3 2026 Performance and Upgraded Full-Year Guidance. Nordson (whose fiscal year ends October 31) reported record fiscal Q3 2026 results (for the quarter ended July 31, 2026) on August 19, 2026, surpassing analyst expectations for both the top and bottom lines. The company achieved record sales of $818 million, representing a 10% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $3.25, up 19% year-over-year, beating the consensus estimate of $3.09. Following these strong results, Nordson raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting adjusted EPS to be between $11.80 and $12.00 (up from $11.30–$11.80), and revenue to be in the range of $3.035 billion to $3.075 billion (above the prior $2.98 billion Street view). This upward revision signaled strong operational momentum and boosted investor confidence.

2. Robust Organic Growth Across Key Segments. The company's fiscal Q3 2026 performance was driven by approximately 12% organic sales growth across all segments. Notably, the Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) segment achieved an all-time quarterly record with sales of $220 million, exhibiting 31% organic growth and a record EBITDA margin of 30%. The Medical and Fluid Solutions segment also recorded a quarterly record of $231 million in sales with 11% organic growth, indicating broad-based demand and the success of Nordson's strategic focus on higher-growth markets.

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Updated on 8/20/2026

Nordson (NDSN) stock has gained about 15% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q3 2026 Performance and Upgraded Full-Year Guidance. Nordson (whose fiscal year ends October 31) reported record fiscal Q3 2026 results (for the quarter ended July 31, 2026) on August 19, 2026, surpassing analyst expectations for both the top and bottom lines. The company achieved record sales of $818 million, representing a 10% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $3.25, up 19% year-over-year, beating the consensus estimate of $3.09. Following these strong results, Nordson raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting adjusted EPS to be between $11.80 and $12.00 (up from $11.30–$11.80), and revenue to be in the range of $3.035 billion to $3.075 billion (above the prior $2.98 billion Street view). This upward revision signaled strong operational momentum and boosted investor confidence.

2. Robust Organic Growth Across Key Segments. The company's fiscal Q3 2026 performance was driven by approximately 12% organic sales growth across all segments. Notably, the Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) segment achieved an all-time quarterly record with sales of $220 million, exhibiting 31% organic growth and a record EBITDA margin of 30%. The Medical and Fluid Solutions segment also recorded a quarterly record of $231 million in sales with 11% organic growth, indicating broad-based demand and the success of Nordson's strategic focus on higher-growth markets.

3. Significant Increase in Backlog. Nordson reported a substantial 35% year-over-year increase in its backlog by the end of fiscal Q3 2026. This growth in backlog provides strong visibility into future revenue and indicates sustained customer demand, offering a clear signal of continued business strength into the upcoming fiscal quarters.

4. Positive Analyst Price Target Revisions. Following the strong fiscal Q3 2026 earnings report and increased guidance, several analysts reaffirmed or raised their price targets for NDSN. For instance, DA Davidson reiterated a "Buy" rating and maintained a $345.00 price target on August 20, 2026, while KeyCorp lifted its price target from $335.00 to $360.00 with an "overweight" rating. These positive revisions from financial institutions contributed to the upward momentum of the stock.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.5% change in NDSN stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 8.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268212026Change
Stock Price ($)287.63332.2415.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,8462,9804.7%
Net Income Margin (%)18.4%18.6%1.3%
P/E Multiple30.733.38.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)56560.1%
Cumulative Contribution15.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NDSN15.5% 
Market (SPY)6.5%36.8%
Sector (XLI)3.2%52.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 21.7% change in NDSN stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 7.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120268212026Change
Stock Price ($)272.92332.2421.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,7922,9806.7%
Net Income Margin (%)17.4%18.6%7.4%
P/E Multiple31.633.35.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)56560.6%
Cumulative Contribution21.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NDSN21.7% 
Market (SPY)11.0%47.7%
Sector (XLI)9.3%63.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 57.1% change in NDSN stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 24.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258212026Change
Stock Price ($)211.43332.2457.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,7042,98010.2%
Net Income Margin (%)16.5%18.6%12.8%
P/E Multiple26.933.324.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)57561.9%
Cumulative Contribution57.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NDSN57.1% 
Market (SPY)22.2%49.3%
Sector (XLI)19.8%64.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 37.1% change in NDSN stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 23.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238212026Change
Stock Price ($)242.25332.2437.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,6062,98014.3%
Net Income Margin (%)19.8%18.6%-5.7%
P/E Multiple26.933.323.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)57562.6%
Cumulative Contribution37.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NDSN37.1% 
Market (SPY)73.2%61.5%
Sector (XLI)70.0%71.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
NDSN Return28%-6%12%-20%17%40%77%
Peers Return24%-11%25%12%6%13%84%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NDSN Win Rate67%50%58%50%67%62% 
Peers Win Rate63%35%57%57%57%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NDSN Max Drawdown-14%-23%-18%-25%-25%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-13%-29%-18%-15%-24%-18% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: GGG, ITW, PH, DOV, IEX. 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] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventNDSNS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven62 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven50 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven102 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven230 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-41.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven56 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.6%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven66 days105 days

Compare to GGG, ITW, PH, DOV, IEX

In The Past

Nordson's stock fell -22.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventNDSNS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven62 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven230 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-41.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven56 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.6%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven66 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven43 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-32.7%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven98 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-33.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven150 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-27.6%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.2%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven105 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-65.7%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven191.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven287 days1085 days

Compare to GGG, ITW, PH, DOV, IEX

In The Past

Nordson's stock fell -22.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Nordson (NDSN)

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) is a global industrial technology company that engineers, manufactures, and markets highly specialized systems designed to precisely dispense, apply, and control a wide array of materials. These materials include adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids. Essentially, Nordson provides the critical equipment and solutions that enable manufacturers worldwide to efficiently and accurately apply these substances during their production processes.

The company operates through two primary segments: Industrial Precision Solutions (IPS) and Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS). The IPS segment focuses on robust industrial applications, offering systems for dispensing adhesives in packaging, disposable products, and product assembly. It also provides equipment for applying liquid and powder paints and coatings to various consumer and industrial goods, along with UV curing systems. In contrast, the ATS segment caters to high-precision and technologically advanced applications, including automated dispensing systems for electronics manufacturing (like semiconductors and printed circuit boards), surface treatment systems, and a range of precision manual dispensers and medical components such as syringes, catheters, and interventional delivery devices.

Nordson's extensive product portfolio serves a diverse customer base across numerous global manufacturing industries. Its primary markets include consumer packaged goods, medical devices, electronics (semiconductor and circuit board manufacturing), automotive, disposable hygiene products, and general industrial sectors requiring precise painting, coating, and assembly capabilities. Through its innovative solutions, Nordson plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality, efficiency, and functionality of countless products we use daily.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Nordson (NDSN):

  • Like a more focused Danaher, providing essential precision application and inspection systems for diverse manufacturing processes.
  • An Illinois Tool Works (ITW) that specializes in high-precision fluid dispensing, coating, and inspection equipment for industrial applications.
  • Imagine a Graco (GGG) that also makes advanced precision dispensing and inspection systems for medical devices and semiconductor manufacturing.

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  • Fluid Dispensing Systems: Systems engineered for the precise application and control of adhesives, coatings, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids across diverse industries.
  • Coating and Laminating Systems: Equipment used for applying various coatings and laminating materials to disposable products, roll goods, and containers.
  • Product Assembly Systems: Automated systems designed for assembling plastic, metal, and wood products, as well as for paper and paperboard converting applications.
  • Paint and Powder Coating Systems: Systems for applying liquid paints and powder coatings to consumer, industrial, metal, plastic, and wood products.
  • Thermoplastic Melt Stream Components: Components and systems integrated into the thermoplastic melt stream for polymer processing.
  • UV Curing and Drying Equipment: Ultraviolet systems utilized for curing and drying specialty coatings, semiconductor materials, and paints.
  • Gas Plasma Treatment Systems: Systems for cleaning and conditioning surfaces prior to various application processes.
  • Medical Delivery Devices and Components: Precision manual and semi-automated dispensers, minimally invasive interventional delivery devices, syringes, catheters, and other fluid connection components for medical use.
  • Inspection and Test Systems: Advanced systems for bond testing and automated optical, acoustic microscopy, and x-ray inspection in semiconductor and printed circuit board manufacturing.

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Nordson (NDSN) sells primarily to other companies (B2B) across a wide range of industries globally. The provided background description does not identify specific major customer companies by name or their public symbols. Instead, it describes the industries and applications that utilize Nordson's products and systems. Based on this information, Nordson's major customers can be categorized into the following types of companies:

  • Consumer and Industrial Product Manufacturers: This broad category includes companies producing packaged goods, disposable products (e.g., diapers, hygiene products), paper and paperboard products, as well as manufacturers of various plastic, metal, and wood products. These customers utilize Nordson's systems for adhesive dispensing, coating, laminating, assembly, and applying liquid and powder paints and coatings.
  • Electronics and Semiconductor Industries: Customers in this sector include manufacturers of semiconductors and printed circuit boards. They use Nordson's automated dispensing systems for attachment, protection, and coating of fluids, gas plasma treatment systems for surface conditioning, and advanced inspection systems (optical, acoustic microscopy, x-ray) for quality control.
  • Medical and Life Sciences Device Manufacturers: This category encompasses companies involved in the production of medical devices. These customers leverage Nordson's precision manual and semi-automated dispensers, minimally invasive interventional delivery devices, and plastic molded components such as syringes, cartridges, tips, fluid connection components, tubing, balloons, and catheters.

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Sundaram "Naga" Nagarajan
President and Chief Executive Officer

Sundaram "Naga" Nagarajan serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nordson Corporation, a precision technology company. Prior to joining Nordson in August 2019, Mr. Nagarajan had a 23-year career with Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), a Fortune 200 company, holding roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently at ITW, he was the Executive Vice President of the ITW Automotive OEM Segment, a business segment exceeding $3 billion. Under his leadership, the Automotive OEM segment consistently delivered profitable revenue growth through both organic and acquisitive means. Earlier in his career, a company he was involved with was acquired by ITW in 1996, and he continued to advance within ITW for the next 23 years. He also served as Executive Vice President of the Welding Segment at ITW.

Daniel Hopgood
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Daniel Hopgood joined Nordson Corporation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on May 20, 2024. He brings over 25 years of financial and operational expertise to the role. Before joining Nordson, Mr. Hopgood held various roles of increasing responsibility at Eaton Corporation, a multinational power management company, most recently serving as its Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to Eaton, he was the Vice President, Aftermarket Americas for Meritor, Inc.

Jennifer McDonough
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Jennifer McDonough serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Nordson, where she oversees the company's legal, governance, compliance, and sustainability functions globally. Before joining Nordson in 2021, she was vice president, deputy general counsel, and assistant secretary for PPL Corporation, a Fortune 500 utility, where she managed corporate legal services and legal operations, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic development, securities, finance, governance, and litigation.

Sarah Siddiqui
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

Sarah Siddiqui is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Nordson Corporation, responsible for the company's worldwide HR operations. Ms. Siddiqui brings over 20 years of global strategic HR experience, having worked across aerospace, financial services, and pharmaceutical industries, including roles at United Technologies/Raytheon Technologies and Citigroup. Her most recent prior role was vice president of HR for operations, engineering, and corporate functions within Collins Aerospace at Raytheon Technologies.

Jeffrey Pembroke
Executive Vice President

Jeffrey Pembroke serves as an Executive Vice President of Nordson Corporation.

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Key Risks to Nordson Corporation (NDSN)

Nordson Corporation faces several key risks inherent to its business model and global operations. These include the cyclical nature of its served end-markets, exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and intense competition demanding continuous innovation.

  1. Dependence on Cyclical End Markets and Global Economic Conditions: A significant portion of Nordson's business is tied to industries that are cyclical, such as electronics, semiconductors, automotive, and polymer processing. Fluctuations in the economic health of these sectors can lead to varying demand for Nordson's dispensing, application, and control systems, directly impacting its revenue growth and profitability. For example, the electronics/semiconductor product lines, which represent about 25% of revenue, experienced strong growth in 2022 but weaker demand in 2023.
  2. Exposure to Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuations: With approximately 60% to 67% of Nordson's revenue generated from international sales, the company is significantly exposed to the risks of adverse currency movements. A strengthening U.S. dollar can necessitate price increases or result in contracted profit margins for sales outside the United States, thereby negatively affecting reported financial results.
  3. Intense Competition and the Need for Continuous Innovation: Nordson operates in a highly competitive global marketplace with numerous established manufacturers. To maintain its market position and avoid pricing pressures and margin erosion, the company must continually innovate, invest in research and development, and deliver superior product quality and service. The emergence of new technologies, such as AI, and aggressive new market entrants further intensify this competitive landscape, requiring swift adaptation and sustained investment.

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Nordson Corporation operates in several addressable markets globally through its Industrial Precision Solutions (IPS) and Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) segments.

Industrial Precision Solutions (IPS) Segment

  • Adhesive and Fluid Dispensing Systems: The global adhesive dispensing equipment market was valued at US$39.5 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach US$56.7 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. More broadly, the global industrial dispensing system and equipment market was valued at US$17.39 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to US$24.79 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 7.5%. North America is identified as the largest market for industrial dispensing system equipment, holding approximately 40% of the global market share.
  • Industrial Coatings (Liquid, Powder, and UV Curing Systems): The global industrial coatings market size was estimated at US$215.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to US$345.8 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.9%.
    • For powder coating equipment, the global market size is estimated to be US$3,201.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$5,264.3 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.1%.
    • The global UV curing system market was valued at approximately US$5.97 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$32.59 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of about 18.50%.

Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) Segment

  • Medical/Healthcare Dispensing and Interventional Delivery Devices: The global healthcare dispensing systems market is projected to reach US$6.27 billion by 2030, from US$4.61 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 6.3%. The global interventional medical devices market size was US$21.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to US$38.7 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.5%. Specifically, the global interventional cardiology devices market size reached US$24.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$43.2 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.53%.
  • Semiconductor and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Inspection Systems: The global semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market size was estimated at US$8.98 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$16.21 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2025 to 2033. For the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) inspection equipment market, the global market was valued at US$8.69 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$19.3 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.26%.

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Nordson Corporation (NDSN) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends:

  1. Growth in Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) Segment, Particularly in the Semiconductor End Market: Nordson expects continued momentum and strength in its Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) segment, largely propelled by demand in the semiconductor industry. The ATS segment demonstrated over 20% growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, driven by semiconductor market activity. Management highlighted the semiconductor space as an important growth driver.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions: Nordson plans to continue strengthening its portfolio through strategic capital deployment and the acquisition of attractive assets. The successful integration of past acquisitions, such as Atrion Medical, has contributed positively to sales and earnings growth.
  3. Organic Growth Initiatives and Innovation: The company is focused on driving organic growth through innovation, operational excellence, and consistently meeting customer needs. Nordson invested $18 million in capital projects during Q1 2026 to support future organic growth. This includes broad-based organic growth across its segments and particular strength observed in Asia Pacific markets for the Industrial Precision Solutions (IPS) segment.
  4. Recovery and Improvements in Broader Industrial and Medical End Markets: While some segments like Medical and Fluid Solutions experienced flat organic growth in Q1 2026, Nordson's management remains optimistic about overall end market demand trends. They anticipate modest improvement in industrial and automotive product lines, contributing to growth. The company's diverse portfolio across industrial and medical segments positions it to capitalize on favorable market conditions.

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Share Repurchases

  • Nordson's Board of Directors authorized an additional $500 million for its share repurchase program on September 6, 2022, supplementing the $160 million remaining from a 2018 authorization.
  • A five-year analysis ending in Q4 CY2025 shows the company repurchased stock, resulting in a 4.5% reduction in its share count.
  • Between August 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025, Nordson repurchased 389,000 shares for $87.45 million, completing a total repurchase of 10,311,046 shares for $1,290.05 million under a program initiated in December 2014.

Share Issuance

  • For the nine months ending July 31, 2025, Nordson issued $5.419 million in common shares, compared to $29.142 million for the same period in 2024.
  • Common shares issued for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, totaled $9.014 million.

Outbound Investments

  • Nordson acquired CyberOptics Corporation on November 3, 2022, expanding its presence in the semiconductor and electronics industries.
  • The company completed the acquisition of Atrion in August 2024, for a price of $800 million.
  • Other acquisitions within the period include Aragnet in June 2023 and NDC Technologies in August 2021.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $38 million in 2021, $51 million in 2022, $34 million in 2023, $64 million in 2024, and $58 million in 2025.
  • For the first nine months of fiscal 2024, capital invested in property, plant, and equipment increased by 81% year-over-year to $43.8 million.
  • Additions to property, plant, and equipment for the nine months ending July 31, 2025, were $49.002 million, primarily driven by productivity and growth projects, including a new manufacturing facility.

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Peer Outperformance in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

NDSN has outperformed 50% of its 70 Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are CRS, NPO and PH. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ranks 6th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components constituents that NDSN has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
79%
of 76 industry peers · 53.0% return
3Y
45%
of 74 industry peers · 46.0% return
5Y
50%
of 70 industry peers · 52.9% return
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers with revenue growth within 4pp of NDSN's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
NDSN Nordson 4.8% 33.3x 53.0%46.0%52.9%
CRS Carpenter Technology 7.0% 46.2x 104.6%767.7%1522.1% +1,469pp
NPO Enpro 3.6% 149.6x 42.9%150.1%287.3% +234pp
PH Parker Hannifin 4.1% 34.7x 37.8%159.8%272.8% +220pp
SXI Standex International 6.6% 35.7x 54.9%101.5%231.6% +179pp
GWW W.W. Grainger 5.6% 33.1x 33.1%92.5%220.8% +168pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components is NDSN's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 27.6%126.5%210.6% CDNL 3246% · STRL 2254% · FIX 2172%
Marine Transportation 4 62.9%65.0%163.5% MATX 225% · KEX 166% · SFL 161%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 16.3%68.1%123.8% CAT 340% · ALSN 287% · WAB 257%
Aerospace & Defense 55 13.8%67.6%80.6% DFNS 2047% · ATI 1066% · FTAI 993%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -2.4%61.6%71.8% UBER 97% · CAR 72% · LYFT -62%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ← 71 11.4%56.3%52.9% CRS 1522% · PSIX 846% · GHM 752%
Rail Transportation 7 39.8%76.5%48.5% FSTR 120% · CSX 64% · UNP 54%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 47.1%13.9%47.5% XPO 283% · R 277% · CVLG 227%
Trading Companies & Distributors 18 7.1%37.0%45.6% DXPE 541% · AIT 309% · URI 246%
Diversified Support Services 34 11.6%36.1%40.8% LIME 4674% · TH 414% · WLFC 357%
Electrical Components & Equipment 40 29.9%46.9%36.1% POWL 2449% · BE 907% · VRT 872%
Building Products 33 -1.6%16.9%29.6% GFF 425% · LMB 425% · PPIH 297%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 18.2%25.2%7.9% RCMT 804% · TTI 181% · CSW 157%
Office Services & Supplies 10 18.7%25.5%4.7% TILE 198% · PBI 173% · EBF 53%
Environmental & Facilities Services 28 -8.4%17.4%3.7% CECO 884% · ADUR 661% · GEO 314%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -5.4%-18.0%-3.9% HURN 224% · CRAI 100% · GRNQ 58%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 0.1%-4.0%-11.0% BLBD 199% · DE 97% · GENC 66%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -29.6%-8.2%-24.6% EXLS 57% · BR 14% · G -23%
Passenger Airlines 11 12.7%-6.1%-25.3% LTM 2424% · UAL 157% · SKYW 152%
Human Resource & Employment Services 20 10.0%-19.7%-36.0% BBSI 90% · ADP 48% · KFY 39%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -12.4%-24.2%-36.6% CHRW 80% · FDX 68% · EXPD 62%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -31.8%-17.6%-46.9% CIX 125% · MG 96% · BCO 54%
Airport Services 3 -67.8%-71.2%-58.6% JOBY -24% · ASLE -59% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

NDSNGGGITWPHDOVIEXMedian
NameNordson Graco Illinois.Parker H.Dover IDEX  
Mkt Price332.2480.64282.291,001.74201.92234.39258.34
Mkt Cap18.513.280.8126.527.217.322.9
Rev LTM2,9802,26716,46921,4998,4213,5856,003
Op Inc LTM8016224,3644,6341,4207541,111
FCF LTM7246292,9213,9051,172642948
FCF 3Y Avg6125662,8253,410939623781
CFO LTM7736733,3304,3641,3907171,082
CFO 3Y Avg6706573,2583,8411,136693915

Growth & Margins

NDSNGGGITWPHDOVIEXMedian
NameNordson Graco Illinois.Parker H.Dover IDEX  
Rev Chg LTM7.0%4.6%4.3%8.3%7.6%7.3%7.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.8%1.2%0.8%4.1%2.6%2.6%2.6%
Rev Chg Q10.3%3.3%6.1%9.8%6.9%6.4%6.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.6%0.8%1.5%2.4%1.7%1.6%1.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM16.4%7.8%6.4%14.4%11.0%9.6%10.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg6.6%0.9%3.5%14.9%4.2%-1.2%3.8%
Op Mgn LTM26.9%27.4%26.5%21.6%16.9%21.0%24.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg25.7%27.7%26.3%20.4%16.4%21.1%23.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.6%0.1%0.7%0.2%0.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM26.0%29.7%20.2%20.3%16.5%20.0%20.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg23.8%29.9%20.2%18.8%14.2%20.6%20.4%
FCF/Rev LTM24.3%27.8%17.7%18.2%13.9%17.9%18.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg21.7%25.7%17.6%16.7%11.7%18.5%18.0%

Valuation

NDSNGGGITWPHDOVIEXMedian
NameNordson Graco Illinois.Parker H.Dover IDEX  
Mkt Cap18.513.280.8126.527.217.322.9
P/S6.25.84.95.93.24.85.4
P/Op Inc23.121.218.527.319.223.022.1
P/EBIT24.220.118.325.517.823.321.7
P/E33.324.725.334.724.033.429.3
P/CFO23.919.624.329.019.624.224.1
Total Yield4.0%5.5%6.2%3.6%5.2%4.2%4.7%
Dividend Yield1.0%1.4%2.3%0.7%1.0%1.2%1.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.4%4.3%3.9%3.8%3.5%4.2%4.0%
D/E0.10.00.10.10.10.10.1
Net D/E0.1-0.00.10.10.10.10.1

Returns

NDSNGGGITWPHDOVIEXMedian
NameNordson Graco Illinois.Parker H.Dover IDEX  
1M Rtn13.9%9.1%3.1%3.2%-5.9%5.0%4.1%
3M Rtn14.9%7.0%12.6%15.5%-3.6%12.6%12.6%
6M Rtn15.2%-12.7%-3.1%-1.8%-13.0%13.7%-2.4%
12M Rtn53.0%-3.4%10.9%37.8%15.0%46.5%26.4%
3Y Rtn46.0%10.7%27.8%159.8%49.4%10.2%36.9%
1M Excs Rtn10.2%0.1%-1.6%-1.9%-1.5%1.9%-0.7%
3M Excs Rtn13.1%4.4%10.6%12.8%-5.6%11.7%11.1%
6M Excs Rtn4.1%-23.8%-14.2%-12.9%-24.1%2.7%-13.5%
12M Excs Rtn37.7%-24.1%-9.5%16.0%-5.8%24.6%5.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-28.1%-64.0%-47.0%80.3%-23.9%-62.9%-37.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Industrial Precision Solutions1,3321,3991,2971,3371,247
Medical and Fluid Solutions835695660690642
Advanced Technology Solutions625596671563474
Corporate   00
Total2,7922,6902,6292,5902,362


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Industrial Precision Solutions470498468434414
Medical and Fluid Solutions279234227217198
Advanced Technology Solutions14012313713373
Acquisition related costs-2-14-20  
Inventory step-up amortization-3-8-9  
Divestiture and related charges-1300  
Severance and other-19-17-5  
Corporate expenses-53-57-57  
Depreciation and amortization-87-85-68  
Corporate   -83-71
Total712674673702615


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Medical and Fluid Solutions2,2022,2521,5331,5591,519
Industrial Precision Solutions1,8591,6991,7331,113965
Corporate1,1181,1861,105813968
Advanced Technology Solutions739864881397395
Eliminations   -62-55
Total5,9186,0015,2523,8203,791


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$332.24 
Market Cap ($ Bil)18.5 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-0.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$298.50$273.50
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA11.3%21.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility27.6%22.2%
Downside Capture38.8564.65
Upside Capture98.3898.88
Correlation (SPY)35.1%50.0%
NDSN Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.890.870.880.920.910.99
Up Beta-0.220.260.380.941.041.17
Down Beta0.210.981.021.110.940.91
Up Capture135%120%97%85%96%66%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days14253368141381
Down Capture152%86%99%86%80%99%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days8183058111371

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NDSN
NDSN57.9%22.3%1.96-
Sector ETF (XLI)20.5%17.1%0.9264.9%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2249.6%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.1018.9%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.66-19.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6441.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-35.4%43.5%-0.8823.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NDSN
NDSN9.0%25.1%0.32-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.1%17.6%0.5772.7%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5766.0%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.909.2%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.417.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0257.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.1%52.7%0.3624.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NDSN
NDSN15.0%28.5%0.53-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.8%20.0%0.6072.4%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7268.5%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.645.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3619.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2056.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.2%66.1%1.0216.4%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-2.8%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity55.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/22/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/19/20268.0%  
5/20/20263.8%4.3%7.1%
2/18/2026-1.8%-2.8%-10.4%
12/10/2025-0.8%1.1%11.4%
8/20/20253.0%5.7%5.8%
5/28/20256.8%8.9%10.3%
2/19/20250.3%-3.1%-5.2%
12/11/2024-8.2%-14.7%-16.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151413
# Negative101011
Median Positive3.0%4.7%5.8%
Median Negative-5.2%-4.7%-7.1%
Max Positive8.0%9.5%11.4%
Max Negative-13.9%-14.7%-16.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/19/20268.0%  
5/20/20263.8%4.3%7.1%
2/18/2026-1.8%-2.8%-10.4%
12/10/2025-0.8%1.1%11.4%
8/20/20253.0%5.7%5.8%
5/28/20256.8%8.9%10.3%
2/19/20250.3%-3.1%-5.2%
12/11/2024-8.2%-14.7%-16.6%
8/21/20243.3%3.8%3.5%
5/20/2024-9.4%-13.0%-13.6%
2/21/20244.5%2.0%3.2%
12/13/20233.9%6.2%4.4%
8/21/20232.2%5.1%-1.3%
5/22/20231.5%2.1%9.4%
2/21/2023-13.9%-10.6%-15.2%
12/14/20222.5%1.2%2.9%
9/8/20220.9%-3.9%-7.1%
5/23/20222.4%5.8%-3.3%
2/22/2022-2.6%-1.8%0.7%
12/15/2021-7.5%-7.0%-11.2%
8/30/2021-0.1%1.9%1.7%
5/24/20217.1%9.5%7.6%
2/22/20211.9%5.1%7.5%
12/15/2020-3.9%-1.4%-4.1%
8/19/2020-6.4%-5.6%-5.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151413
# Negative101011
Median Positive3.0%4.7%5.8%
Median Negative-5.2%-4.7%-7.1%
Max Positive8.0%9.5%11.4%
Max Negative-13.9%-14.7%-16.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
07/31/202608/20/202610-Q
04/30/202605/21/202610-Q
01/31/202602/19/202610-Q
10/31/202512/17/202510-K
07/31/202508/21/202510-Q
04/30/202505/29/202510-Q
01/31/202502/20/202510-Q
10/31/202412/18/202410-K
07/31/202408/22/202410-Q
04/30/202405/23/202410-Q
01/31/202402/22/202410-Q
10/31/202312/20/202310-K
07/31/202308/24/202310-Q
04/30/202305/25/202310-Q
01/31/202302/23/202310-Q
10/31/202212/19/202210-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
07/31/202608/20/202610-Q
04/30/202605/21/202610-Q
01/31/202602/19/202610-Q
10/31/202512/17/202510-K
07/31/202508/21/202510-Q
04/30/202505/29/202510-Q
01/31/202502/20/202510-Q
10/31/202412/18/202410-K
07/31/202408/22/202410-Q
04/30/202405/23/202410-Q
01/31/202402/22/202410-Q
10/31/202312/20/202310-K
07/31/202308/24/202310-Q
04/30/202305/25/202310-Q
01/31/202302/23/202310-Q
10/31/202212/19/202210-K
07/31/202208/26/202210-Q
04/30/202205/27/202210-Q
01/31/202202/25/202210-Q
10/31/202112/17/202110-K
07/31/202108/31/202110-Q
04/30/202105/28/202110-Q
01/31/202103/04/202110-Q
10/31/202012/18/202010-K
07/31/202009/04/202010-Q
04/30/202006/05/202010-Q
01/31/202003/05/202010-Q
10/31/201912/13/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/20/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 8/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue3.04 Bil3.06 Bil3.08 Bil2.9% RaisedGuidance: 2.97 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS11.811.9123.0% RaisedGuidance: 11.6 for 2026

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 5/20/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue760.00 Mil775.00 Mil790.00 Mil   
Q3 2026 Adjusted EPS2.953.053.15   
2026 Revenue2.93 Bil2.97 Bil3.01 Bil1.7% RaisedGuidance: 2.92 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS11.311.611.82.2% RaisedGuidance: 11.3 for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 2/18/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue710.00 Mil725.00 Mil740.00 Mil11.5% Higher NewGuidance: 650.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS2.72.82.919.1% Higher NewGuidance: 2.35 for Q1 2026
2026 Revenue2.86 Bil2.92 Bil2.98 Bil1.0% RaisedGuidance: 2.89 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS1111.311.61.3% RaisedGuidance: 11.2 for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 8/3/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Subramanian, SrinivasExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell4202026280.003,100868,0001,793,960Form
2Morris, Milton Mayo DirectSell4162026273.8724567,098727,399Form
3Hall, Justin EEVPDirectSell4092026275.82716197,487417,867Form
4Nagarajan, SundaramPresident and CEODirectSell2252026293.2641,80012,258,26819,010,286Form
5Kelley, Joseph PExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell2252026293.048,7252,556,7882,129,827Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Subramanian, SrinivasExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell4202026280.003,100868,0001,793,960Form
2Morris, Milton Mayo DirectSell4162026273.8724567,098727,399Form
3Hall, Justin EEVPDirectSell4092026275.82716197,487417,867Form
4Nagarajan, SundaramPresident and CEODirectSell2252026293.2641,80012,258,26819,010,286Form
5Kelley, Joseph PExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell2252026293.048,7252,556,7882,129,827Form
6Kelley, Joseph PExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell2252026289.3123,0526,669,2762,186,928Form
7Devries, James EExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell11122025233.609,1002,125,76011,965,693Form
8Morris, Milton Mayo DirectSell11032025231.0026561,215670,131Form
9Kelley, Joseph PExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell10222025240.002,200528,0001,537,200Form
10Kelley, Joseph PExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell10202025232.392,300534,4971,999,716Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 22, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
XXEC, Inc.$45.5 Mil8.0%23New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
XXEC, Inc.$45.5 Mil8.0%23New13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
XXEC, Inc.$45.5 Mil8.0%23New13F
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