Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Stock Price & Analysis
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) closed at USD 318.71 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 3.87% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 331.54; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 311.55–328.25 on volume of 428,920 shares. Market capitalization is $17.75B, with a 52-week range of USD 223.29–339.12 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (NDSN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 31, 2026): revenue $2.98B, net income $555M (18.6% margin), free cash flow $724M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 32.0x (avg 27.6x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 23.1x, net debt $1.62B.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold NDSN (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.71 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 349.71 (range 282–375).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +36.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +33.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-08-19, EPS estimate USD 3.46, revenue estimate $829M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (NDSN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.36B | $2.59B | $2.63B | $2.69B | $2.79B | $2.98B |
| Gross profit | $1.32B | $1.43B | $1.43B | $1.49B | $1.54B | — |
| Operating income | $615M | $702M | $673M | $674M | $712M | $801M |
| Net income | $454M | $513M | $487M | $467M | $484M | $555M |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.74 | $8.81 | $8.46 | $8.11 | $8.51 | — |
| Free cash flow | $508M | $462M | $607M | $492M | $661M | $724M |
| Gross margin | 56.1% | 55.1% | 54.2% | 55.2% | 55.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 26.0% | 27.1% | 25.6% | 25.1% | 25.5% | 26.9% |
| Net margin | 19.2% | 19.8% | 18.5% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 18.6% |
| Revenue growth | +11.4% | +9.7% | +1.5% | +2.3% | +3.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $300M | $163M | $116M | $116M | $108M | — |
| Total debt | $816M | $738M | $1.74B | $2.21B | $2.00B | — |
Fiscal years end Oct. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 31, 2026) (NDSN)
P/E 32.0x · P/S 6.0x · EV/EBITDA 23.1x · EV/Sales 6.5x · P/FCF 24.5x · P/B 5.4x · FCF yield 4.08% · Earnings yield 3.13% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.03% · Buyback yield (TTM) 1.39% · Net debt $1.62B · EV $19.4B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Oct 2025 27.2x, Oct 2024 30.6x, Oct 2023 25.1x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (NDSN)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold NDSN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Investment Management | 0.03% | $1.3M | Reduced -37.6% |
Analysts (NDSN)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.71 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 349.71 (low 282, high 375).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $345 → $375 |
| 2026-08-21 | Oppenheimer | Target raised | Outperform | $335 → $370 |
| 2026-08-21 | Baird | Target raised | Neutral | $328 → $351 |
| 2026-08-20 | DA Davidson | Maintained | Buy | $345 |
| 2026-08-20 | Keybanc | Target raised | Overweight | $335 → $360 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NDSN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +36.8% | +33.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +36.9% | +5.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.1% | 25.2% |
| Max drawdown | -14.2% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -35.8% (May 2024→Mar 2025) |
NDSN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $3.46 | $3.28 | +5.4% | $828.8M | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $2.60 | $2.55 | +2.3% | $707.8M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Oct 2026) | $11.95 | $11.59 | +3.1% | $3.06B | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Oct 2027) | $12.98 | $12.54 | +3.5% | $3.21B | 7 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 318.71 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.87% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 331.54 |
| Open | USD 328.25 |
| Day Range | USD 311.55 – 328.25 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 223.29 – 339.12 |
| Volume | 428,920 shares |
| Market Cap | $17.75B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (NDSN)
Nexqual's technical model rates NDSN "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.21 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 322.15) |
| MACD | 1.32 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NDSN)
Wall Street analysts rate NDSN "Hold" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 349.71 (range USD 282–375), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 349.71 |
| High Target | USD 375 |
| Low Target | USD 282 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 2 / 1 |
Earnings (NDSN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-19 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.46 |
| Revenue Estimate | $828.75M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 3.25 vs est 3.09 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 2.86 vs est 2.82 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 2.37 vs est 2.37 ▼ miss |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 3.03 vs est 2.93 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NDSN)
| Total Revenue | $2.98B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.30% |
| Gross Margin | +55.39% |
| Operating Margin | +27.40% |
| Profit Margin | +18.63% |
| ROE | +17.76% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.56 |
| Current Ratio | 1.82 |
| Total Cash | $113.92M |
| Total Debt | $1.82B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $724.01M (24.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NDSN)
Nexqual rates Nordson Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.8% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 55%, operating 27% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $113M cash and investments vs $1.73B debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $724M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), 24% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 8.5% |
Ownership (NDSN)
| Insider Ownership | +0.30% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +78.28% |
| Shares Outstanding | 55.70M |
| Float | 52.48M |
| Short % of Float | +2.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (NDSN)
Nordson Corporation is led by Sundaram Nagarajan, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Sundaram Nagarajan |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Daniel R. Hopgood |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications | Lara L. Mahoney |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | Katie Colacarro |
| Executive Vice President of Medical & Fluid Solutions | Justin Hall |
Major Backers & Investors (NDSN)
Notable institutional backers of Nordson Corporation include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, Morgan Stanley, Invesco, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 3.08% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.55% |
| Invesco | 2.37% |
| FMR, LLC | 1.51% |
| NORGES BANK | 1.28% |
| Fidelity | 1.24% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 10.46% |
| BlackRock | 7.43% |
| State Street | 5.34% |
| Geode Capital | 3.42% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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