Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) has earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eight ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $326.5714.

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on NDSN. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Nordson from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Nordson in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on Nordson from $335.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and set a $345.00 price target on shares of Nordson in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Nordson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 27th.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Daniel Roy Hopgood sold 1,329 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $334.29, for a total transaction of $444,271.41. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 4,758 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,590,551.82. This represents a 21.83% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Jennifer L. Mcdonough sold 260 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $336.00, for a total value of $87,360.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,346 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,132,256. This represents a 3.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 0.84% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Nordson

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of NDSN. Syon Capital LLC boosted its stake in Nordson by 4.0% in the fourth quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 1,061 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $255,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares during the period. Sound Financial Strategies Group LLC raised its position in shares of Nordson by 4.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sound Financial Strategies Group LLC now owns 1,033 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $312,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares during the period. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its position 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 worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares during the period. Norinchukin Bank The lifted its holdings in shares of Nordson by 1.9% in the 3rd quarter. Norinchukin Bank The now owns 3,084 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $700,000 after purchasing an additional 57 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Alliance LLC boosted its position in Nordson by 5.0% during the 1st quarter. Wealth Alliance LLC now owns 1,393 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $371,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.11% of the company’s stock.

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 Stock Performance

Shares of NDSN stock opened at $324.59 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $302.64 and its 200-day simple moving average is $288.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 1.82 and a quick ratio of 1.18. Nordson has a 1-year low of $220.06 and a 1-year high of $339.12. The firm has a market cap of $18.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.82, a PEG ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.96.

Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The industrial products company reported $3.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.09 by $0.16. Nordson had a net margin of 18.63% and a return on equity of 20.49%. The firm had revenue of $817.67 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $779.49 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.73 earnings per share. Nordson’s revenue was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Nordson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.800-12.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Nordson will post 11.83 EPS for the current year.

Nordson Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, September 10th will be issued 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 yield of 1.2%. Nordson’s payout ratio is 33.16%.

About Nordson

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.