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Nordson Corporation NDSN

Industrials — Specialty Industrial Machinery
S&P 500 Member Dividend Aristocrat
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
26.66
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell 2 2 — — 3 — 3 — — — 2 2
Insider Ownership
5.79%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
17,360.00
Revenue
2,979.80
Net Income
555.18
Free Cash Flow
725.12
Net Debt
1,626.33
Current Ratio
1.82
Debt/Equity
0.53
P/E ratio
31.38
P/S ratio
5.83
P/B ratio
5.31
Past 5Y EPS Growth
6.97%
This Y EPS Growth
16.59%
Next Y EPS Growth
8.63%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
11.19%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.30
Annual Dividend Rate
2.72
Annual Dividend Yield
1.07%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 3.54
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2025 3.15
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2024 2.14
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2023 2.66
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2022 2.32
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—
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2021 1.80
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2020 1.54
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2019 1.46
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2018 1.30
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2017 1.14
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2016 1.02
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 115.68 115.95 108.44 113.43
Receivables 590.89 594.66 587.84 648.83
Inventory 454.78 476.94 444.81 469.31
Other 67.97 87.48 101.75 96.30
1,229.31 1,275.03 1,242.85 1,327.87
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 106.32 97.84 121.01 154.63
ST’ Debt 115.66 103.93 315.00 202.00
Other — — — —
582.09 528.48 758.26 728.47
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Jan Apr Jul Oct Year
’26 669.46 740.85 817.67 —
—
’25 615.42 682.94 741.51 751.82
2,791.69
’24 633.19 650.64 661.60 744.48
2,689.92
’23 610.48 650.17 648.68 719.31
2,628.63
’22 609.17 635.40 662.13 683.58
2,590.28
’21 526.57 589.54 646.86 599.25
2,362.21
’20 494.92 529.48 538.18 558.53
2,121.10
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Jan Apr Jul Oct Year
’26 140.43 180.67 249.37 —
—
’25 159.12 119.17 237.97 202.91
719.18
’24 172.36 122.61 164.85 96.38
556.19
’23 123.34 164.57 190.17 163.21
641.28
’22 118.09 96.41 125.19 173.44
513.13
’21 143.29 104.43 127.74 170.47
545.93
’20 116.28 101.90 91.78 192.46
502.42
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Jan Apr Jul Oct Year
’26 124.02 170.50 236.75 —
—
’25 138.02 103.13 226.42 193.86
661.42
’24 164.85 108.24 143.00 75.77
491.86
’23 114.04 158.55 181.32 152.88
606.80
’22 105.60 84.14 110.99 161.25
461.98
’21 135.39 93.65 118.43 160.32
507.79
’20 102.46 89.99 81.58 178.70
452.73
in millions of $

EPS

Jan Apr Jul Oct Year
’26 2.38 2.09 2.73 —
—
’25 1.65 1.97 2.22 2.69
8.51
’24 1.90 2.05 2.04 2.12
8.11
’23 1.81 2.21 2.22 2.22
8.46
’22 2.05 1.88 2.45 2.44
8.81
’21 1.32 2.12 2.42 1.88
7.74
’20 0.89 1.58 1.49 0.31
4.27

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

2.3
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 194.89 202.57 206.80 165.03 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 256.14 265.99 279.38 251.47 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7,331 7,900 8,000 8,000 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.35 0.33 0.34 0.35 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,590.28 2,628.63 2,689.92 2,791.69 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 55.07% 54.23% 55.25% 55.16% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 649.28 615.34 585.48 597.65 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.07% 23.41% 21.77% 21.41% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 513.10 487.49 467.28 484.47 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 99.92 111.90 136.18 150.52 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 44.95 46.04 47.05 49.32 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 8.90 8.54 8.17 8.56 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.90 11.23 9.73 12.70 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.89) (0.60) (1.13) (1.02) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.02 10.63 8.60 11.68 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 39.81 45.51 51.28 53.77 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 57.63 57.09 57.18 56.61 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.25 24.92 30.30 27.07 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.01 4.62 5.27 4.70 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.65 4.67 4.83 4.31 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.23 5.24 6.05 5.38 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 29.33 22.69 33.09 22.72 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 513.13 641.28 556.19 719.18 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (51.15) (34.48) (64.33) (57.75) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 461.98 606.80 491.86 661.42 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 298.77 647.22 746.56 484.59 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 749.04 1,748.73 2,217.21 2,004.61 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 585.58 1,633.05 2,101.26 1,896.17 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,294.38 2,598.06 2,932.19 3,043.57 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.48% 10.75% 8.31% 8.13% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.24% 9.94% 8.37% 9.01% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.04% 19.93% 16.90% 16.21% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) exemplifies resilient growth in precision adhesive dispensing, riding megatrends like EV battery assembly, semiconductors, and medical devices amid surging automation demand. Revenue has surged 45% from $1.81 billion in 2016 to $2.63 billion in 2023, with analysts forecasting acceleration to $3.24 billion by 2028—implying mid-teens CAGR fueled by strategic acquisitions like CyberOptics and operational leverage, where revenue per employee consistently tops $300,000, signaling scalable innovation without headcount bloat.

Profitability remains robust, with gross margins steady at 53-56%, EPS climbing from $4.76 to a projected $12.08 by 2028 (over 150% cumulative growth), and free cash flow per share more than doubling to near $12. Nordson’s fortress balance sheet—equity up 204% to $2.59 billion—supports disciplined capital allocation via buybacks, modest capex, and M&A, while ROIC and ROE outperform peers. Trading at compelling 22.7x EV/FCF amid undervalued PS ratios, the stock has outpaced fundamentals, with catalysts like CHIPS Act tailwinds and recurring consumables revenue (60%+) poised to drive 20-30% upside—if cyclical risks don’t derail the disruptive edge.

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Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Latest News

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15 Sep

3 www.fool.com, 7:55 PM
Nordson Corporation's 2026 outlook highlights recurring revenue base as driver of sustained long-term profitability. Recurring revenue base supports Nordson's sustained long-term profitability outlook.

6 Sep

3 , 2:12 AM
Nordson (NDSN) raised its dividend while launching new AI-focused packaging platforms, drawing investor reactions. Dividend hike offers limited short-term sentiment boost while new platforms introduce moderate innovation potential without confirmed large-scale revenue shifts.

4 Sep

4 , 9:42 PM
Nordson Corporation's Q2 results showed strength in Advanced Tech and Medical segments that drove an upgraded company outlook. Upgraded outlook from key segments signals major positive shift in Nordson Corporation trajectory and investor view.

26 Aug

3 , 2:59 AM
Nordson's Q2 earnings call drew analyst questions on organic growth, margin trends, segment performance and acquisition integration. Analyst questions surface investor concerns over growth and margins that can sway near-term sentiment.

25 Aug

3 , 1:17 AM
Nordson Electronics Solutions launches ASYMTEK Vantage XL fluid dispensing system for panel-level packaging at SEMICON Taiwan 2026. New dispensing system targets panel-level packaging in semiconductors and supports product innovation in core electronics segment.

21 Aug

4 www.trefis.com, 4:21 PM
Nordson Corporation posted a record quarter but its order book drove the stock higher, signaling sustained demand and backlog strength beyond the reported results. Robust order book points to extended revenue visibility and improved forward performance for Nordson.

3 , 9:11 PM
Nordson raised its sales outlook. Questions persist on whether the stock is already overvalued. Raised sales outlook moderately shifts financial expectations and sentiment but overvaluation concerns limit overall trajectory change.

3 , 10:55 AM
Nordson Corporation beat Q3 earnings estimates driven by broad organic growth across operations. Q3 earnings beat on organic growth indicates moderately positive financial momentum without signaling major strategic shifts.

20 Aug

4 , 5:02 PM
Nordson Corp posted record sales and EPS for Q3 2026 fueled by strong segment performance and operational execution. Record sales and EPS establish a higher baseline for revenue growth and profitability that can lift valuation multiples.

4 , 1:18 PM
Nordson Corporation's stock jumped after AI demand drove its backlog up 35%. Backlog surge signals stronger future revenue and earnings growth for Nordson.

4 , 6:52 AM
Nordson raises fiscal 2026 outlook on strong demand after beating third-quarter expectations. Raised outlook and demand beat signal major positive shift in trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 11:04 AM
Nordson Q3 earnings call highlights financial results, operational updates and outlook for the company. Q3 earnings call details typically provide moderate updates on performance that can influence near-term market views without major strategic shifts.

3 , 10:57 AM
Nordson Corporation exceeded Q3 earnings expectations as a key medical and aerospace supplier, sparking a stock breakout and leading an analyst to raise the price target. Q3 earnings beat and analyst target increase point to moderate near-term gains in performance and sentiment for Nordson.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Nordson Corporation held its Q3 2026 earnings call covering financial results, segment performance, and forward guidance. Q3 earnings data and guidance can shift near-term stock valuation and sentiment.

19 Aug

4 , 4:42 PM
Nordson’s Q2 CY2026 sales exceeded estimates and the company issued guidance for strong full-year sales growth. Q2 sales beat combined with strong full-year guidance signals improved financial results and positive market valuation for Nordson.

4 , 4:30 PM
Nordson Corporation posted record third quarter fiscal 2026 results and raised full year guidance. Record results plus raised annual outlook indicate stronger performance that will lift near-term valuation and sentiment.

3 , 6:00 PM
Nordson (NDSN) reported Q3 earnings with key financial metrics compared against analyst estimates. Q3 earnings metrics versus estimates directly inform near-term financial outlook and investor positioning for Nordson.

23 May

4 StockStory, 12:20 AM
Nordson Q2 results show order momentum driving raised guidance, while strategic M&A expands the precision agriculture portfolio. Guidance lift and precision ag M&A represent major strategic moves likely to alter trajectory and sentiment.

21 May

4 GuruFocus.com, 5:00 PM
Nordson Corp posted record Q2 2026 sales driven by strategic acquisitions that strengthen its core operations and competitive positioning. Record sales paired with strategic acquisitions represent major moves likely to shift Nordson's growth trajectory and investor outlook.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 2:03 PM
Nordson Corporation reported Q4 2025 earnings including revenue, EPS, segment results, and management outlook during the earnings call. Q4 earnings figures and forward guidance directly shape investor views and near-term stock movement.

3 transcript www.fool.com, 2:04 PM
Nordson Corporation reported Q2 2026 earnings with details on revenue, earnings per share, segment results, and management outlook for operations and guidance. Quarterly earnings updates deliver financial metrics and guidance that influence near-term stock valuation and investor views.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 10:07 AM
Nordson Corporation reported Q2 results in its earnings call, noting revenue, earnings per share, segment performance, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings data and guidance typically produce moderate effects on near-term valuation and sentiment without altering long-term strategy.

20 May

4 Business Wire, 4:30 PM
Nordson Corporation posted record second quarter fiscal 2026 results and raised its full-year guidance. Record quarterly results plus higher annual guidance signal stronger growth and improved investor outlook.

3 Zacks, 6:00 PM
Nordson (NDSN) released Q2 earnings with analysis of key financial metrics. Routine quarterly earnings disclosure can moderately sway short-term investor sentiment and stock movement.

3 StockStory, 4:40 PM
Nordson (NDSN) reported Q1 CY2026 sales that beat expectations. Earnings beat can lift near-term sentiment and valuation but rarely shifts long-term trajectory.

24 Apr

3 www.barchart.com, 8:17 AM
Nordson Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings expectations center on projected revenue growth, EPS targets, margin pressures, and guidance amid industrial market dynamics. Upcoming earnings previews shape investor expectations for financial performance and near-term stock movements.

10 Apr

3 Zacks, 12:13 PM
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) exhibits strong prospects despite persisting headwinds. Strong prospects amid headwinds moderately influence financial performance and investor sentiment.

23 Mar

3 Simply Wall St., 1:03 AM
Nordson (NDSN) narrative shifts positively as analysts raise price targets above updated fair value estimates. Rising price targets above fair value boost investor sentiment and market positioning for Nordson.

8 Mar

3 Simply Wall St., 8:17 PM
Nordson Corporation's (NDSN) investment story evolves with new analyst targets and emerging trends across its business segments. New targets and segment trends suggest moderately noticeable shifts in financial outlook and market positioning.

27 Feb

4 Simply Wall St., 8:15 PM
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) reported stronger Q1 results and raised its 2026 sales outlook, potentially strengthening the investment case. Stronger Q1 results and higher 2026 sales outlook indicate significant positive shifts in financial performance and long-term growth prospects for NDSN.
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