Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPS

Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The industrial products company reported $2.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.82 by $0.04, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $740.85 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $728.78 million. Nordson had a return on equity of 19.73% and a net margin of 18.39%.Nordson’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.42 EPS. Nordson updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 2.950-3.150 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance to 11.300-11.800 EPS.

Nordson Stock Performance

NDSN stock traded up $4.56 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $276.20. 409,945 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 386,631. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $274.26 and a 200-day simple moving average of $263.29. The company has a current ratio of 2.72, a quick ratio of 1.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. The stock has a market capitalization of $15.41 billion, a PE ratio of 29.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.99. Nordson has a 1-year low of $191.99 and a 1-year high of $305.28.

Nordson Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 3rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 19th were given a dividend of $0.82 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 19th. This represents a $3.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. Nordson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 35.42%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on NDSN shares. DA Davidson set a $335.00 target price on shares of Nordson in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Nordson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Oppenheimer raised their target price on shares of Nordson from $285.00 to $325.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Nordson in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their target price on shares of Nordson from $278.00 to $314.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $311.50.

Insider Activity at Nordson

In other Nordson news, EVP Justin E. Hall sold 716 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $275.82, for a total transaction of $197,487.12. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 1,515 shares in the company, valued at $417,867.30. This trade represents a 32.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Joseph P. Kelley sold 8,725 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $293.04, for a total transaction of $2,556,774.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 7,268 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,129,814.72. This trade represents a 54.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 77,393 shares of company stock valued at $22,549,703. 0.84% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Nordson

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Nordson in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Nordson during the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Nordson during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $52,000. Federated Hermes Inc. acquired a new position in Nordson during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $55,000. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. raised its position in Nordson by 68.3% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 276 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $66,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. 72.11% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Nordson

Here are the key news stories impacting Nordson this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nordson posted record Q2 sales of $741 million, with organic growth of 7% across all segments and a favorable currency tailwind, highlighting broad-based demand strength. Nordson Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results and Increases Full Year Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted earnings came in at $2.86 per share, topping estimates of $2.82, which reinforces the company’s ability to convert revenue growth into profit growth. Nordson (NDSN) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised full-year outlook, with FY2026 revenue guidance now $2.9 billion to $3.0 billion and EPS guidance of $11.30 to $11.80, indicating confidence in continued execution. Nordson Delivers Record Q2 Results, Raises 2026 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: The company also issued third-quarter guidance of $2.95 to $3.15 EPS and $760 million to $790 million in revenue, which is near consensus and suggests a steady near-term outlook.
• Neutral Sentiment: Heading into the report, investors expected growth from semiconductor and industrial demand; the earnings beat confirms those expectations rather than creating a new surprise.

Nordson Company Profile

Nordson Corporation designs, manufactures and markets precision dispensing equipment and systems that apply adhesives, coatings, sealants and polymers in a broad range of industrial and medical applications. The company’s portfolio spans fluid systems, curing and surface preparation technologies, vacuum and thermal management products, and advanced test and inspection solutions. Nordson’s offerings serve critical manufacturing processes by delivering exacting dispensing accuracy and process control to ensure consistent product performance and high production throughput.

Nordson operates through multiple segments that cater to diverse markets including electronics, packaging, medical, energy, automotive and general industrial sectors.