Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) EVP Sells $87,360.00 in Stock

Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) EVP Jennifer Mcdonough sold 260 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $336.00, for a total value of $87,360.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,346 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,132,256. This trade represents a 3.94% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Nordson Price Performance

NDSN opened at $324.59 on Monday. Nordson Corporation has a twelve month low of $220.06 and a twelve month high of $339.12. The firm has a market cap of $18.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 1.82. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $302.64 and a 200 day moving average price of $288.76.

Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The industrial products company reported $3.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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%. Nordson’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.73 EPS. Nordson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.800-12.000 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Nordson Corporation will post 11.83 EPS for the current year.

Nordson Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 10th will be paid a $0.94 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 10th. This is a positive change from Nordson’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.82. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Nordson’s dividend payout ratio is 33.16%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Nordson

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. HighTower Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Nordson by 6.8% during the 2nd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 38,317 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $11,560,000 after acquiring an additional 2,431 shares in the last quarter. Groupe la Francaise bought a new position in Nordson during the second quarter worth about $593,000. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its stake in Nordson by 26,611.5% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 21,054,040 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $6,351,793,000 after purchasing an additional 20,975,220 shares during the period. HB Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Nordson by 48.5% during the second quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,240 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $676,000 after purchasing an additional 732 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Saudi Central Bank boosted its holdings in Nordson by 89.5% during the second quarter. Saudi Central Bank now owns 3,709 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,119,000 after purchasing an additional 1,752 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.11% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have weighed in on NDSN shares. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $345.00 price target on shares of Nordson in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Oppenheimer upped their price objective on shares of Nordson from $335.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Nordson from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price target on Nordson from $285.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Robert W. Baird upped their price target on Nordson from $328.00 to $351.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $326.57.

Key Headlines Impacting Nordson

Here are the key news stories impacting Nordson this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nordson declared a quarterly dividend of $0.94 per share, payable October 2 to shareholders of record September 10. The payout is 14.6% higher than the previous $0.82 dividend, signaling management’s confidence in cash-flow generation and enhancing the stock’s appeal to income-focused investors. Nordson raises dividend by 14.6% to $0.94
• Positive Sentiment: Recent momentum reflects Nordson’s solid operating performance. The company’s latest quarter exceeded earnings and revenue expectations, with EPS of $3.25 versus $3.09 expected and revenue growth of 10.3% year over year. Analysts remain constructive, including an Oppenheimer price-target increase to $370 and a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy.” What Makes Nordson a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: NDSN recently set a new 12-month high, highlighting strong momentum but also increasing the possibility of profit-taking after a substantial advance. Nordson Sets New 12-Month High
• Negative Sentiment: Two Nordson executives reported stock sales. EVP Daniel Roy Hopgood sold 1,329 shares worth approximately $444,000, reducing his holdings by 21.83%; EVP Jennifer McDonough sold 260 shares worth about $87,000. These transactions may weigh on sentiment, particularly with the stock near its recent high, although insider sales do not necessarily indicate deteriorating business fundamentals. Nordson Insider Selling

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.