Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.10 EPS

Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The industrial products company reported $3.03 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.93 by $0.10, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $751.82 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $761.03 million. Nordson had a net margin of 16.34% and a return on equity of 19.45%. Nordson updated its Q1 2026 guidance to 2.250-2.450 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance to 10.800-11.500 EPS.

Nordson Price Performance

Shares of NDSN traded up $2.88 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $236.32. 959,136 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 359,194. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $233.56 and a 200-day moving average of $223.62. The firm has a market cap of $13.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.69, a PEG ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 1.69 and a quick ratio of 1.11. Nordson has a one year low of $165.03 and a one year high of $255.61.

Nordson Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 17th will be paid a $0.82 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 17th. This represents a $3.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. Nordson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 41.21%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NDSN has been the subject of a number of research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Nordson from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 30th. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on Nordson from $245.00 to $252.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 22nd. DA Davidson set a $285.00 target price on shares of Nordson in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $240.00 price target on shares of Nordson in a research note on Thursday, August 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Nordson in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $255.75.

Insider Activity at Nordson

In related news, EVP Joseph P. Kelley sold 2,200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $240.00, for a total value of $528,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,405 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,537,200. This trade represents a 25.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP James E. Devries sold 9,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.60, for a total transaction of $2,125,760.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 51,223 shares in the company, valued at $11,965,692.80. This represents a 15.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 13,600 shares of company stock valued at $3,188,257. 0.80% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Nordson

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of NDSN. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in Nordson during the second quarter valued at $31,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new stake in shares of Nordson during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. State of Wyoming purchased a new position in Nordson during the second quarter worth about $73,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its stake in Nordson by 70.3% during the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 545 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $124,000 after acquiring an additional 225 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Boothbay Fund Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Nordson in the second quarter worth $273,000. 72.11% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Nordson Company Profile

Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids worldwide. It operates through three segments: Industrial Precision Solutions; Medical and Fluid Solutions; and Advanced Technology Solutions.