Jennifer Mcdonough Sells 260 Shares of Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) Stock

Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) EVP Jennifer Mcdonough sold 260 shares of Nordson 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,346 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,132,256. This represents a 3.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

Nordson Stock Down 1.9%

Nordson stock opened at $324.59 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $302.64 and a 200-day moving average of $288.78. 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 twelve month low of $220.06 and a twelve month high of $339.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.08 billion, a PE ratio of 32.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.96.

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 analysts’ consensus estimates 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 return on equity of 20.49% and a net margin of 18.63%.Nordson’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.73 earnings per share. Nordson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.800-12.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Nordson Corporation will post 11.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Nordson Increases Dividend

The firm 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 dividend of $0.94 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 10th. This represents a $3.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. This is a positive change from Nordson’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.82. Nordson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.16%.

Key Nordson News

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of NDSN. XXEC Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Nordson in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $896,378,000. 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 last quarter. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Nordson in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,248,447,000. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Nordson in the 4th quarter valued at $191,654,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of Nordson during the 2nd quarter worth $127,230,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.11% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

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.