Key Takeaways Nordson raised its quarterly dividend 15% to 94 cents per share, payable Oct. 2, 2026.Nordson has increased its dividend for 63 straight years, with a five-year CAGR of 13.7%.Nordson paid $137.4 million in dividends and repurchased about $158.8 million of shares in nine months. In a shareholder-friendly move, Nordson Corporation (NDSN - Free Report) recently announced a hike in its dividend payout. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 15% to 94 cents per share (annually: $3.76). The new dividend will be paid out on Oct. 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 10.
The move underscores NDSN’s sound financial health as it utilizes free cash flow to enhance its shareholders returns. The five-year compound annual growth rate of its dividend is 13.7%. The company has increased its dividend consecutively for 63 years. Before this, it had hiked its dividend by 5% to 82 cents per share in August 2025.
Sound Capital-Allocation StrategiesStrong cash flows allow Nordson to effectively deploy capital for rewarding its shareholders handsomely through dividend payments and share buybacks. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, the company paid dividends of $137.4 million, up 3.3% year over year. In the same period, it repurchased shares for approximately $158.8 million. In August 2025, the company’s board authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $0.5 million worth of shares on top of the existing share repurchase authorization. Exiting the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the company had approximately $0.57 million available under the existing share repurchase authorizations.
NDSN’s Zacks Rank and Price PerformanceNordson is benefiting from strength in the Medical and Fluid Solutions segment, driven by growth in engineered fluid solutions and medical product lines. An increase in demand for packaging, industrial coatings, polymer processing and nonwovens product lines is aiding the Industrial Precision Solutions segment.
NDSN currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of the company have gained 44% in the past year compared with the industry’s 3% growth.
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High debt is concerning for NDSN. The company’s international presence exposes it to currency swings and economic challenges in global markets.
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Bank of Nova Scotia ve 2. čtvrtletí získala nový podíl v Nordson za zhruba 3,908 milionu USD. Nordson zároveň oznámila kvartální EPS 3,25 USD, nad odhadem 3,09 USD.
Bank of Nova Scotia bought a new position in Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 12,953 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,908,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in Nordson during the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Nordson in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in shares of Nordson during the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Nordson during the second quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in shares of Nordson during the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. 72.11% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Nordson Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ NDSN opened at $333.58 on Wednesday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $300.48 and its 200 day simple moving average is $287.87. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.73, a PEG ratio of 2.17 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. Nordson Corporation has a 52-week low of $220.06 and a 52-week high of $338.55.
Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The industrial products company reported $3.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.09 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $817.67 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $779.49 million. Nordson had a net margin of 18.63% and a return on equity of 20.49%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.73 EPS. Nordson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.800-12.000 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Nordson Corporation will post 11.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Nordson Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 6th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 18th were paid a $0.82 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 18th. This represents a $3.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. Nordson’s payout ratio is 33.16%.
Analyst Ratings Changes NDSN has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $345.00 price target on shares of Nordson in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Nordson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 27th. KeyCorp reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Nordson in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Nordson from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on shares of Nordson from $328.00 to $351.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Nordson presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $326.57.
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About Nordson (Free Report)
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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Nordson Electronics Solutions uvedla ASYMTEK Vantage XL, nový systém pro přesné dávkování kapalin pro panel-level packaging a další pokročilé polovodičové aplikace. Firma slibuje vyšší přesnost, omezení deformací a vyšší propustnost.
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in reliable electronics manufacturing technologies, introduces the new ASYMTEK Vantage® XL fluid dispensing platform, designed specifically to address the demanding requirements of panel-level packaging (PLP) and other advanced semiconductor packaging applications.
The ASYMTEK Vantage® XL addresses the unique challenges of panel-level packaging with enhanced dispensing accuracy, warpage mitigation, and higher throughput capabilities
Share The ASYMTEK Vantage XL extends Nordson's proven Vantage dispensing platform to larger panel formats, enabling manufacturers to develop next-generation advanced packaging processes and scale production with greater accuracy, throughput, and process control.
Panel-level packaging (PLP) enables higher throughput and lower manufacturing costs compared to wafer-level operations, especially as package sizes grow and throughput demands accelerate for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and automotive electrification. However, scaling large-format panels introduces challenges including warpage control, thermal management, and dispensing accuracy, all of which require specialized process controls.
Designed specifically to address these challenges in PLP, the ASYMTEK Vantage XL Fluid Dispensing System delivers:
Improved dispensed underfill flow and warpage mitigation for void-free results. Flexible tooling support for large panel sizes during semiconductor manufacturing. Integrated thermal management for rapid heating and temperature uniformity across the substrate. Multi-fiducial capture for fast, accurate alignment. Confocal height sensing for reflective and transparent glass panels. Post-dispense inspection for efficient and process rework. Based upon the popular Vantage dispensing system, in a larger platform frame to accommodate common panel sizes. The new ASYMTEK Vantage XL fluid dispensing system will be on display during SEMICON Taiwan 2026, booth #I2308. In addition, Nordson will highlight the new MARCH ExoSPHERE™ plasma treatment system, which supports advanced packaging processes by providing uniform surface preparation for panels and wafers. SEMICON Taiwan 2026 will be held at TaiNEX Hall 1, Taipei, Taiwan, September 2-4, 2026.
About Nordson Electronics Solutions
Nordson Electronics Solutions makes reliable electronics a reality. Through our ASYMTEK, MARCH, and SELECT brands, we supply the world's semiconductor, electronics, and precision assembly manufacturers with the innovative fluid dispensing, conformal coating, plasma treatment, and selective soldering solutions their products need to protect sensitive electronics and deliver a lifespan of reliability. Day after day, year after year, across the globe, for over 40 years, we've provided engineering and applications excellence to help our customers succeed.
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) is an innovative precision technology company that leverages a scalable growth framework through an entrepreneurial, division-led organization to deliver top tier growth with leading margins and returns. The Company’s direct sales model and applications expertise serves global customers through a wide variety of critical applications. Its diverse end-market exposure includes consumer non-durable, medical, electronics and industrial end markets. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the Company has operations and support offices in over 35 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com.
Allworth Financial LP ve 2. čtvrtletí koupila nový podíl v Nordson, a to 11 475 akcií za zhruba 3,462 milionu USD. Nordson zároveň oznámila zisk na akcii 3,25 USD a tržby 817,67 milionu USD, obojí nad odhady.
Allworth Financial LP bought a new stake in shares of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 11,475 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,462,000.
A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in NDSN. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Nordson by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,257,600 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,504,515,000 after acquiring an additional 186,480 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Nordson during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,248,447,000. State Street Corp raised its holdings in shares of Nordson by 4.7% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,958,110 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $636,375,000 after acquiring an additional 133,229 shares in the last quarter. Morgan Stanley grew its stake in shares of Nordson by 6.2% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 1,582,637 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $380,514,000 after buying an additional 92,970 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its position in shares of Nordson by 24.0% during the 4th quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 891,016 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $214,227,000 after purchasing an additional 172,400 shares during the last quarter. 72.11% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Nordson Trading Down 0.7% Shares of NDSN stock opened at $332.24 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $298.83 and a 200-day simple moving average of $287.07. Nordson Corporation has a 1-year low of $220.06 and a 1-year high of $338.55. The company has a market cap of $18.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.59, a PEG ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 1.82 and a quick ratio of 1.65.
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 (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.09 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $817.67 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $779.49 million. Nordson had a return on equity of 20.49% and a net margin of 18.63%.The business’s revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.73 earnings per share. Nordson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.800-12.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Nordson Corporation will post 11.9 EPS for the current fiscal year. Nordson Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 6th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 18th were issued a dividend of $0.82 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 18th. This represents a $3.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. Nordson’s dividend payout ratio is 33.16%.
Key Stories Impacting Nordson Here are the key news stories impacting Nordson this week:
Positive Sentiment: Strong Q3 beat and broad-based growth: Nordson reported adjusted earnings of $3.25 per share, above the $3.09 consensus and up from $2.73 a year earlier. Revenue reached $817.7 million, exceeding estimates of $779.5 million and increasing 10.3% year over year. Record sales across all segments, stronger orders and broad organic growth supported the results. NDSN Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Broad Organic Growth Positive Sentiment: Higher fiscal 2026 outlook: Management raised its outlook for the third time, forecasting fiscal 2026 sales of $3.035 billion to $3.075 billion and adjusted EPS of $11.80 to $12.00. Backlog reportedly increased 35%, reinforcing expectations for continued demand and earnings momentum. Nordson Forecasts Fiscal 2026 Sales and EPS Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target increases: Oppenheimer raised its target from $335 to $370 and upgraded its view to “outperform.” Robert W. Baird lifted its target from $328 to $351 while maintaining a “neutral” rating. DA Davidson reaffirmed its “buy” rating with a $345 target. Analysts Boost Forecasts on Nordson Neutral Sentiment: New medical product: Nordson MEDICAL introduced its Divert ULTRA line of ultra-high-pressure stopcocks for demanding medical applications. The launch expands the product portfolio but was not accompanied by a specific financial impact. Nordson MEDICAL Introduces Divert ULTRA Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and valuation: Reported insider activity showed 46 sales and no purchases over the past six months, including sizable sales by senior executives. After the rally, Nordson trades at roughly 33.6 times earnings, leaving the stock vulnerable to profit-taking if growth or guidance momentum slows. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research firms have weighed in on NDSN. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Nordson from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Oppenheimer boosted their target price on shares of Nordson from $335.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. KeyCorp restated a “buy” rating on shares of Nordson in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Nordson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 27th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on shares of Nordson from $328.00 to $351.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Nordson currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $326.57.
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About Nordson (Free Report)
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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Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call August 20, 2026 8:30 AM EDT
Company Participants
Matthew Matejka
Sundaram Nagarajan - President, CEO & Director
Daniel Hopgood - Executive VP & CFO
Conference Call Participants
Michael Halloran - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
Jeffrey Hammond - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division
Matt Summerville - D.A. Davidson & Co., Research Division
Christopher Glynn - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division
Edward Magi - BNP Paribas, Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us, and welcome to the Nordson Corporation Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]
I will now hand the conference over to Matt Matejka of Nordson. Matt, please go ahead.
Matthew Matejka
Thank you. Good morning. This is Matt Matejka, Senior Director of Investor Relations. I'm here with Sundaram Nagarajan, our President and Chief Executive Officer; and Dan Hopgood, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. We welcome you to our conference call today, Thursday, August 20, to report Nordson's fiscal 2026 third quarter results. You can find both our press release as well as our webcast slide presentation that we will refer to during today's call on our website at www.nordson.com/investors.
This conference call is being broadcast live on our investor website and will be available there for 30 days. During this conference call, we will make references to non-GAAP financial metrics. We've provided a reconciliation of these metrics to the most comparable GAAP metric in the press release issued yesterday. Before we begin, please refer to Slide 2 of our presentation, where we note that certain statements regarding our future performance that are made during this call may be forward-looking based upon Nordson's current expectations. These statements may involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors as discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that
Nordson (NDSN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.25 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.73 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.18%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of adhesives and industrial coatings would post earnings of $2.82 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.86, delivering a surprise of +1.42%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Nordson, which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, posted revenues of $817.67 million for the quarter ended July 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.96%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $741.51 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Nordson shares have added about 26.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 12.4%.
What's Next for Nordson?While Nordson has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Nordson was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $3.33 on $792.5 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $11.59 on $2.98 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Manufacturing - General Industrial is currently in the top 28% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the broader Zacks Industrial Products sector, Core & Main (CNM - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2026.
This distributor of water and fire protection products is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +6.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Core & Main's revenues are expected to be $2.14 billion, up 2.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Key Takeaways Nordson's Q3 revenues are expected to rise 5.1%, while adjusted EPS is projected to increase 13.2%.Industrial Precision Solutions may benefit from demand in coating, polymer processing and packaging.Advanced Technology Solutions is expected to gain from healthy demand for electronics dispense systems. Nordson Corporation (NDSN - Free Report) is scheduled to release third-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended July 31) results on Aug. 19, after market close.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal third-quarter earnings has remained steady in the past 60 days. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history, having outperformed the consensus estimate in each of the preceding four quarters. The average surprise was 2.3%.
The consensus estimate for fiscal third-quarter revenues is pegged at $779 million, suggesting growth of 5.1% from the year-ago quarter’s figure. The consensus estimate for adjusted earnings is pinned at $3.09 per share, indicating a 13.2% increase from the year-ago quarter’s number.
Let’s see how things have shaped up for Nordson this earnings season.
Factors to Note Ahead of NDSN’s Q3 ResultsThe Industrial Precision Solutions segment’s results are likely to benefit from growing demand for industrial coating and polymer processing systems. Continued investments in packaging, product assembly and precision agriculture end markets are expected to have boosted revenues. The consensus mark for the segment’s revenues is pegged at $364 million, indicating a 3.7% increase from the year-ago figure.
The Advanced Technology Solutions segment is expected to have benefited on the back of healthy demand for electronics dispense systems. The consensus mark for the segment’s revenues is pegged at $191 million, indicating a 11.7% increase from the year-ago figure.
Increased demand for engineered fluid solutions and medical product lines is likely to have aided the Medical and Fluid Solutions segment in the to-be-reported quarter. The consensus mark for the segment’s revenues is pegged at $224 million, indicating a 2.3% increase from the year-ago figure.
In March 2026, Nordson acquired CapstanAG to strengthen its precision agriculture portfolio and expand its presence in North America. The buyout, which enhanced the company’s portfolio of advanced solutions for fluid management and precision spraying, is expected to have boosted its top line during the quarter.
However, rising costs and operating expenses have been concerns for Nordson for some time now. The impacts of high labor and raw material costs are likely to have affected its margins and profitability. Also, investments associated with product development and growth initiatives are expected to have hurt the company’s performance.
Given the company’s substantial international operations, foreign currency headwinds are likely to have marred its margins and profitability.
Earnings Whispers for NDSNOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for NDSN this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here, as elaborated below.
Earnings ESP: NDSN has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% as both the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at $3.09 per share. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: NDSN presently carries a Zacks Rank of 3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Performance of Other CompaniesGraco Inc. (GGG - Free Report) posted quarterly earnings of 91 cents per share in the second quarter of 2026, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 81 cents per share. This compares with earnings of 75 cents per share a year ago.
Graco posted revenues of $591 million for the quarter, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3%. This compares with year-ago revenues of $572 million.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.57 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.20. The bottom line increased 45.4% year over year.
Stanley Black’s net sales of $3.96 billion beat the consensus estimate of $3.93 billion. The top line increased 0.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Ingersoll Rand Inc. (IR - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 86 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 83 cents. The bottom line increased 7.5% year over year.
Total revenues of $2.05 billion beat the consensus estimate of $1.96 billion. The top line increased 8.5% year over year.
California Public Employees Retirement System v 1. čtvrtletí zvýšil podíl v Nordson o 12,7 % na 109 263 akcií. Hodnota podílu činila 29,071 milionu USD.
California Public Employees Retirement System increased its stake in Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN – Free Report) by 12.7% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 109,263 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,336 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System owned about 0.20% of Nordson worth $29,071,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Private Trust Co. NA lifted its stake in Nordson by 70.8% during the fourth quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 123 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in shares of Nordson in the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in shares of Nordson during the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Nordson by 43.4% during the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 152 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Nordson during the 4th quarter valued at about $40,000. Institutional investors own 72.11% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several analysts have issued reports on NDSN shares. Oppenheimer upped their target price on Nordson from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price target 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. DA Davidson boosted their price objective on shares of Nordson from $335.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Nordson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of 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 assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $311.29.
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Nordson Trading Up 1.7% NASDAQ NDSN opened at $290.07 on Wednesday. Nordson Corporation has a 1-year low of $207.08 and a 1-year high of $307.74. 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 has a 50-day moving average of $288.42 and a 200-day moving average of $280.35. The firm has a market cap of $16.16 billion, a PE ratio of 30.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.89 and a beta of 0.96.
Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The industrial products company reported $2.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.82 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $740.85 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $728.78 million. Nordson had a return on equity of 20.08% and a net margin of 18.19%.Nordson’s quarterly revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.42 EPS. Nordson has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.950-3.150 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 11.300-11.800 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Nordson Corporation will post 11.59 EPS for the current year.
Nordson Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 6th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 18th were paid a $0.82 dividend. This represents a $3.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 18th. Nordson’s payout ratio is presently 34.97%.
Nordson Company Profile (Free Report)
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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