296,309 Shares in Nordson Corporation $NDSN Purchased by Deutsche Bank AG

Key Points

• Deutsche Bank acquired 296,309 Nordson shares worth approximately $89.4 million, giving it a 0.53% stake. Other institutions also initiated positions, with institutional ownership reaching 72.11%.
• Nordson reported a strong quarter, with revenue up 10.3% year over year to $817.67 million and EPS of $3.25, exceeding analysts’ $3.09 estimate. The company raised fiscal 2026 guidance to adjusted EPS of $11.80–$12.00 and sales of $3.035–$3.075 billion.
• Shares opened at $334.70, near their 52-week high, while Nordson maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share, equivalent to a 1.0% annual yield. Analysts’ consensus rating remains “Moderate Buy,” with an average price target of $316.29.

Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 296,309 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $89,393,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned approximately 0.53% of Nordson at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in NDSN. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in Nordson in the second quarter worth $43,226,000. OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Nordson during the second quarter worth $509,000. Roman Butler Fullerton & Co. bought a new position in shares of Nordson in the 2nd quarter worth about $238,000. Simplicity Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Nordson in the 2nd quarter worth about $353,000. Finally, N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Nordson in the 2nd quarter valued at about $33,000. 72.11% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Nordson Stock Up 8.0%

Nordson stock opened at $334.70 on Friday. Nordson Corporation has a 52 week low of $219.60 and a 52 week high of $336.70. The stock has a market cap of $18.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.84, a PEG ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 0.96. The company's 50-day moving average price is $297.95 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $286.75. The company has a current ratio of 2.60, a quick ratio of 1.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58.

Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The industrial products company reported $3.25 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.09 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $817.67 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $779.49 million. Nordson had a net margin of 18.63% and a return on equity of 20.74%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.73 EPS. Nordson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.800-12.000 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Nordson Corporation will post 11.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Nordson Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 6th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 18th were given a $0.82 dividend. This represents a $3.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 18th. Nordson's dividend payout ratio is 34.97%.

Nordson News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Nordson this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record quarterly performance: Fiscal Q3 sales reached a record $817.7 million, up approximately 10% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $3.25 exceeded the $3.09 consensus estimate. Organic sales increased about 12%, with growth across all operating segments. Nordson Q3 earnings beat
• Positive Sentiment: Higher fiscal 2026 guidance: Nordson now expects sales of $3.035 billion to $3.075 billion and adjusted EPS of $11.80 to $12.00, above the roughly $11.59 analyst consensus. The company’s backlog rose 35% from the prior year, supporting expectations for continued growth. Nordson fiscal 2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Strongest segment growth came from Advanced Technology Solutions, where sales rose 28% to $220 million. Industrial Precision Solutions and Medical and Fluid Solutions each grew 5%, indicating that momentum was not limited to one end market. Nordson record Q3 results
• Positive Sentiment: D.A. Davidson reaffirmed its Buy rating and maintained a $345 price target, reinforcing analyst support following the earnings beat and guidance increase. D.A. Davidson Nordson rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Nordson Medical introduced its Divert ULTRA high-pressure stopcock line. The product launch expands the company’s medical offering, although its near-term financial impact was not disclosed. Nordson Medical product launch
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity has been entirely selling over the past six months, including sales by the CEO and other executives. These transactions may reflect diversification or compensation, but they represent a potential sentiment overhang for investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NDSN has been the topic of several research reports. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on shares of Nordson from $285.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded Nordson from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $345.00 target price on shares of Nordson in a report on Thursday. Oppenheimer increased their price target on Nordson from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Nordson from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, June 27th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Nordson presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $316.29.

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.

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