Insider Selling: Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) EVP Sells $444,271.41 in Stock

Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) EVP Daniel Roy Hopgood sold 1,329 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $334.29, for a total value of $444,271.41. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 4,758 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,590,551.82. This represents a 21.83% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Nordson Stock Performance

NASDAQ:NDSN opened at $324.59 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $18.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.82, a PEG ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.96. Nordson Corporation has a 1 year low of $220.06 and a 1 year high of $339.12. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $302.64 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $288.78. 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 (NASDAQ:NDSN) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The industrial products company reported $3.25 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.09 by $0.16. Nordson had a return on equity of 20.49% and a net margin of 18.63%.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 prior year, the company earned $2.73 EPS. The company’s quarterly 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 anticipate that Nordson Corporation will post 11.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Nordson Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 2nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 10th will be given a dividend of $0.94 per share. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. This is an increase from Nordson’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.82. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 10th. Nordson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 33.16%.

Nordson News Roundup

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Nordson

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in NDSN. Clearstead Trust LLC purchased a new stake in Nordson in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Nordson during the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in shares of Nordson during the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Nordson during the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in shares of Nordson during the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 72.11% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. KeyCorp restated a “buy” rating on shares of Nordson in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Oppenheimer boosted their price objective on Nordson from $335.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Wall Street Zen downgraded Nordson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 27th. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on Nordson from $328.00 to $351.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lifted 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. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Nordson currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $326.57.

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.