NDSN Stock Surges 10% With A 8-day Winning Spree On Analyst Upgrades
Nordson (NDSN) stock hit day 8-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 10%. The company market cap has surged by about $1.4 Bil over the last 8 days, and currently stands at $15 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 10.1% compared to 1.7% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Analyst Price Target Hikes
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- DA Davidson Raised Target To $290
- Vertical Research Upgraded To Buy
- Impact: Sustained Institutional Accumulation, Stock Hits New 1-Year High
[2] Record Q4 2025 Earnings Beat
- Q4 Adjusted EPS Beat By $0.10
- Record EBITDA Margin of 34%
- Impact: Positive Post-Earnings Price Reaction, Increased Investor Confidence
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in NDSN stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell NDSN).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for NDSN stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | NDSN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 10.1% | 1.7% |
| 1M (21D) | 13.0% | 0.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 15.3% | 4.6% |
| YTD 2026 | 10.1% | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 17.0% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -20.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 12.4% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has NDSN behaved after prior drops? See NDSN Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 91 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 75 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 26 | 62 |
| 4D | 54 | 7 |
| 5D | 6 | 6 |
| 6D | 3 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 91 | 75 |
Key Financials for Nordson (NDSN)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.7 Bil | $2.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $674.0 Mil | $724.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $467.3 Mil | $484.5 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $741.5 Mil | $751.8 Mil |
| Operating Income | $200.0 Mil | $214.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $125.8 Mil | $151.6 Mil |
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