Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) Price Target Raised to $370.00

Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) had its price objective upped by Oppenheimer from $335.00 to $370.00 in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. Oppenheimer’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 10.55% from the stock’s previous close.

NDSN has been the subject of several other reports. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on Nordson from $328.00 to $351.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on Nordson from $285.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, May 22nd. KeyCorp reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Nordson in a research note on Thursday. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Nordson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 27th. Finally, DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $345.00 price objective on shares of Nordson in a research report on Thursday. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $326.57.

Nordson Trading Up 8.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:NDSN opened at $334.70 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $297.95 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $286.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 2.60 and a quick ratio of 1.65. Nordson has a one year low of $219.60 and a one year high of $336.70. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.65 billion, a PE ratio of 33.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 0.96.

Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The industrial products company reported $3.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.09 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $817.67 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $779.49 million. Nordson had a return on equity of 20.74% and a net margin of 18.63%.Nordson’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.73 EPS. Nordson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.800-12.000 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Nordson will post 11.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new stake in Nordson during the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in Nordson in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Nordson in the second quarter worth about $33,000. Private Trust Co. NA boosted its stake in shares of Nordson by 70.8% in the 4th quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 123 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Nordson in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.11% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Nordson

Here are the key news stories impacting Nordson this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nordson reported quarterly sales of $817.7 million, up 10.3% year over year and ahead of the $779.5 million consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings of $3.25 per share also exceeded expectations of $3.09, while organic sales grew approximately 12% across all segments. Nordson Reports Record Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised fiscal 2026 guidance to $3.035 billion-$3.075 billion in sales and $11.80-$12.00 in adjusted EPS, above the roughly $11.59 analyst consensus. Backlog increased 35% year over year, supporting expectations for continued demand. Nordson Raises Fiscal 2026 Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Advanced Technology Solutions led segment growth with a 28% increase, while Industrial Precision Solutions and Medical and Fluid Solutions each grew 5%, indicating broad-based operating momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: D.A. Davidson reaffirmed its Buy rating with a $345 price target, citing the earnings beat and higher guidance. D.A. Davidson Nordson Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Robert W. Baird raised its price target from $328 to $351 but maintained a Neutral rating, suggesting analysts see additional upside while remaining cautious after the strong rally. The stock is trading close to its 52-week high, with a forward valuation that may limit further near-term gains.
• Neutral Sentiment: Nordson MEDICAL introduced its Divert ULTRA high-pressure stopcock product line for demanding medical applications, adding to the company’s medical-device offering, although the immediate financial impact is unclear. Nordson MEDICAL Divert ULTRA Launch
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider activity has consisted entirely of sales, including sizable transactions by senior executives. While these sales may reflect diversification or scheduled transactions, they could temper investor sentiment.

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.