NDSNIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Nordson Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $328 — +6.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Nordson Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (97): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Value (56): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NDSN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $325 → $335 |
| 27 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $335 → $345 |
| 22 May 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | $285 → $290 |
| 21 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Dec 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 25 Aug 2025 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 July 2025 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 May 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 May 2025 | Oppenheimer | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Mar 2025 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NDSN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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A Zacks Investment Research article compares Mueller Water Products (MWA) and Nordson (NDSN) to determine which stock offers the better value opportunity in the Manufacturing - General Industrial sector.
Why it matters — Nordson watchers may find the comparison useful for understanding how the company's valuation stacks up against a peer in the same sector.
Zacks Investment Research published an article examining Wall Street's top-line and bottom-line estimate forecasts for Nordson (NDSN) for the quarter ending July 2026, along with a deeper look at other key metrics to gain insight into the company's potential performance. The piece goes beyond standard revenue and earnings estimates to analyze additional performance indicators.
Why it matters — A NDSN watcher would care because the article offers a closer examination of key performance metrics beyond basic revenue and earnings forecasts, providing additional context for evaluating the company's upcoming fiscal-quarter results.
A 24/7 Wall Street item highlights industrial dividend growers as under-the-radar stocks that "look like Buys in August," noting they quietly compound income year after year through cycles even though they rarely make headlines like REITs or telecoms.
Why it matters — As an industrial dividend grower fitting this description, Nordson could be viewed favorably through the lens of steady, compounding income that investors often overlook.
Nordson Corporation announced it will release its third quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings on August 19, 2026, after market close, and will host a quarterly webcast on August 20, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. A replay will be available for those unable to attend the live event.
Why it matters — Investors and analysts tracking Nordson will want to listen to the webcast for the company's financial performance and management commentary on the quarter.
Nordson Corporation announced that Matthew Matejka has taken over responsibility for Investor Relations from Lara Mahoney, who has moved into a new role within the company.
Why it matters — Changes in investor relations leadership can affect how the company communicates with shareholders and the broader investment community.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Nordson Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $328, with estimates ranging from $260 to $345. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Nordson Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Nordson Corp. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Nordson Corp. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +6.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Nordson Corp. 95 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Nordson Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NDSN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $260 to $345 over the next 12 months.
Nordson Corp. returned +44.0% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Nordson Corporation is an industrial equipment company that designs and manufactures precision systems used to dispense, apply, and control materials in manufacturing processes. Its product portfolio includes pumps, valves, dispensers, applicators, filters, and pelletizers that support the handling of adhesives, coatings, sealants, and other specialty materials.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "MWA or NDSN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?". A Zacks Investment Research article compares Mueller Water Products (MWA) and Nordson (NDSN) to determine which stock offers the better value opportunity in the Manufacturing - General Industrial sector.
Nordson Corporation is an industrial equipment company that designs and manufactures precision systems used to dispense, apply, and control materials in manufacturing processes. Its product portfolio includes pumps, valves, dispensers, applicators, filters, and pelletizers that support the handling of adhesives, coatings, sealants, and other specialty materials. Nordson serves a broad mix of end markets, including packaging, medical, electronics, and industrial applications, where accuracy and consistency are important to production quality. The company’s current business is organized into three segments: Industrial Precision Solutions, Medical and Fluid Solutions, and Advanced Technology Solutions. Nordson Corporation plays an important role in industrial automation and materials processing by providing equipment that helps customers improve manufacturing efficiency and product performance across a wide range of sectors.
CEO Mr. Sundaram Nagarajan · 8,200 employees · United States · https://www.nordson.com