Nordson (NDSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$216.08 -1.95 (-0.90%)

As of 10:43 AM Eastern

Nordson - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
5

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Nordson in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NDSN.

Consensus Price Target

$253.17
17.17% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nordson, the average price target is $253.17. The highest price target for NDSN is $285.00, while the lowest price target for NDSN is $219.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.17% from the current price of $216.08.

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NDSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/13/24 to 6/13/25	1 Month Ago 5/14/24 to 5/14/25	3 Months Ago 3/15/24 to 3/15/25	1 Year Ago 6/14/23 to 6/13/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$253.17	$250.20	$256.20	$277.83
Forecasted Upside	17.17% Upside	24.40% Upside	23.53% Upside	18.90% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

NDSN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

NDSN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Nordson Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Nordson	Industrials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.75	2.67	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	16.57% Upside	45.15% Upside	13.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NDSN News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/30/2025	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars	Michael Halloran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$241.00 ➝ $245.00	+16.01%
5/30/2025	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars	Christopher Glynn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$260.00	+24.42%
4/8/2025	KeyCorp 3 of 5 stars	J. Hammond Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$260.00 ➝ $230.00	+33.85%
2/24/2025	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Buscaglia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$219.00	+1.65%
1/22/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Dankert Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$255.00 ➝ $280.00	+27.17%
12/17/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Liptak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/13/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Halloran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
12/13/2024	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$295.00 ➝ $285.00	+26.05%
2/23/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$290.00 ➝ $315.00	+15.55%
9/26/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$260.00 ➝ $240.00	+7.02%

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Should I Buy Nordson Stock? NDSN Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Nordson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Nordson
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Nordson Co.:

Nordson Co. recently reported earnings per share of $2.42, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.36, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has shown a revenue increase of 5.0% compared to the same quarter last year, reflecting growth in demand for its products and services.
With a current stock price around $253.17, which is close to the average analyst price target, there is potential for appreciation as the market recognizes the company's value.
Nordson Co. has a solid net margin of 16.93%, suggesting efficient operations and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
The company has a consistent dividend payout ratio of 40.10%, providing a reliable income stream for investors through its quarterly dividends.

Nordson
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Nordson Co. for these reasons:

Analysts have mixed ratings, with some downgrading the stock from "outperform" to "neutral," indicating uncertainty about future performance.
KeyCorp recently reduced its price target for Nordson Co. from $260.00 to $230.00, suggesting potential downward pressure on the stock price.
The company operates in a competitive industry, which may impact its market share and pricing power, posing risks to future growth.
While the revenue growth is positive, it may not be sufficient to keep pace with rising operational costs, potentially affecting profit margins.
Market volatility can impact investor sentiment, and any negative news or economic downturns could adversely affect Nordson Co.'s stock performance.

NDSN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nordson is $253.17, with a high forecast of $285.00 and a low forecast of $219.00.
: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nordson in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NDSN shares.
: According to analysts, Nordson's stock has a predicted upside of 17.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Nordson's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Nordson has been rated by research analysts at KeyCorp, Oppenheimer, and Robert W. Baird in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Nordson more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Nordson is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.67. Learn more on how NDSN compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:NDSN) was last updated on 6/13/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Nordson (NDSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target