Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.16 EPS

Key Points

• Nordson beat quarterly expectations: Earnings were $3.25 per share versus the $3.09 consensus, while revenue reached $817.67 million, exceeding estimates of $779.49 million.
• The company updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance to $11.80–$12.00 per share. Nordson also maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share, representing a 1.1% yield and a 34.97% payout ratio.
• NDSN shares rose to $309.92 following the results. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with five Buy ratings, three Holds and an average price target of $311.29.

Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN - Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Wednesday. The industrial products company reported $3.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $3.09 by $0.16, FiscalAI reports. Nordson had a net margin of 18.19% and a return on equity of 20.08%. The firm had revenue of $817.67 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $779.49 million. Nordson updated its FY 2026 guidance to 11.800-12.000 EPS.

Nordson Stock Performance

NDSN stock traded up $5.71 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $309.92. 601,196 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 390,985. Nordson has a 52-week low of $213.23 and a 52-week high of $315.68. The stock has a market cap of $17.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.04, a PEG ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a current ratio of 2.60, a quick ratio of 1.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58. The stock's 50-day moving average is $296.34 and its 200 day moving average is $286.09.

Nordson Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 6th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 18th were given a dividend of $0.82 per share. This represents a $3.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 18th. Nordson's payout ratio is 34.97%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on NDSN shares. Wall Street Zen cut Nordson from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, June 27th. DA Davidson raised their target price on Nordson from $335.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price target on Nordson from $285.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Oppenheimer upped their price target on Nordson from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Nordson from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Nordson currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $311.29.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Nordson

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Nordson in the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in Nordson during the second quarter valued at $34,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Nordson during the fourth quarter valued at about $52,000. Federated Hermes Inc. purchased a new stake in Nordson in the fourth quarter worth about $55,000. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. increased its position in Nordson by 68.3% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 276 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $66,000 after buying an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 72.11% of the company's stock.

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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