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NDSN Stock Forecast: Nordson Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 29 Oct 2026
$329
+0.94% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Nordson Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $360 — +9.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$18.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
96/ 100
Median analyst target
$360
Analysts covering
7
Revenue$817.7M+10.3% y/y
Operating income$223.1M
Net income$152.8M
Free cash flow$236.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.3%
1M
−0.1%
YTD
+38.1%
1Y
+42.9%
From 52W high
−1.6%
From 52W low
+47.0%
$224
$334
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NDSN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 28 Oct 2026
96/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
100
Issuance
97
Momentum
95
Volatility
88
Quality
78
Accruals
68
Growth
64
Value
46
Size
10

Revisions (100): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Value (46): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

NDSN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NDSN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$200$250$300$350$400Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NDSNHigh $375Median $360Low $282

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says7 analysts
4 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Low $282Median $360High $375

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
24 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$345 → $375
21 Aug 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$328 → $351
21 Aug 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$335 → $370
20 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$345
20 Aug 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight$335 → $360
29 May 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
29 May 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$325 → $335
27 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
27 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$335 → $345
22 May 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral$285 → $290
22 May 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral—
21 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
24 Feb 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
23 Feb 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
20 Feb 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
19 Feb 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
19 Feb 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
12 Dec 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral—
12 Dec 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
11 Dec 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

NDSN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 29 Oct 2026, Nordson Corp. returned +42.9% against +13.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NDSN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NDSNS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NDSN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.1%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Nordson Corp. (NDSN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
32.8×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.1×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Price / book
5.5×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
20.6×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.3%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
21.5%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Gross margin
55.5%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Operating margin
27.4%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Net margin
18.6%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
17.8%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.5%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.2%

Higher than 72% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Nordson Corp. (NDSN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Nordson Corp. has a market value of $18.1B and an enterprise value of $19.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $3.0B. The latest quarter grew 10.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $555.2M, a 18.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $9.89.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $724.0M.

  • Nordson Corp. spent $247.0M on share buybacks and $183.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 57.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 32.8×; forward P/E: 25.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.16%, paying out 33% of earnings.

  • Nordson Corp. employs 8,200 people — $363K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 29 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NDSN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Industrial Machinery
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NDSNNordson Corp.$18.1B96
IEXIDEX Corp.$17.9B92
ITTITT, Inc.$16.9B46
XYLXylem, Inc.$21.0B37
SYMSymbotic, Inc.$23.4B26
INIOINNIO NV$13.8B24
DOVDover Corp.$28.0B68

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News

Latest NDSN news & analysis

Nordson Corporation Completes Acquisition of Contrinex, Expanding Its Industrial Sensing and Automation Portfolio

Business Wire · 23 Oct 2026positive

Nordson announced that it has acquired Contrinex, a supplier of high-performance sensors for factory automation. The acquisition adds technology for harsh-environment and miniature precision-positioning applications to Nordson’s test and inspection portfolio.

Why it matters — NDSN watchers may note the acquisition expands Nordson’s industrial sensing and automation portfolio and brings nearly 500 Contrinex employees into the company.

5 Dividend Stocks That Turn Small Annual Raises Into Serious Long-Term Income

24/7 Wall Street · 9 Oct 2026neutral

The article highlights five dividend stocks whose small annual dividend increases can build into substantial long-term income, emphasizing that raises need to continue year after year.

Why it matters — A Nordson watcher may find the article relevant as it concerns dividend growth, though the provided excerpt does not say whether Nordson is among the five stocks.

Here's Why You Should Consider Investing in Nordson Stock Now

Zacks Investment Research · 8 Oct 2026positive

Zacks says Nordson may benefit from strength across its businesses, operational excellence, and acquired assets. The company remains focused on investing in growth opportunities and strengthening its long-term market position.

Why it matters — These business drivers and strategic priorities are relevant to NDSN watchers assessing the company’s outlook.

MWA or NDSN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Mueller Water Products and Nordson as value-stock candidates within the Manufacturing - General Industrial sector. The piece examines which of the two appears more attractive to value investors.

Why it matters — Nordson watchers would care because the article evaluates the company's relative appeal to value-oriented investors against a sector peer.

Reasons Why Investors Should Consider Investing in Nordson Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that Nordson is benefiting from broad-based business strength, gains from acquisitions, and shareholder returns as the company invests in long-term growth. The article highlights these factors as reasons investors should consider the stock.

Why it matters — NDSN watchers would note that the company's current momentum is tied to its acquisition strategy and business-wide strength, not just one segment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NDSN stock

What is the NDSN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Nordson Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $360, with estimates ranging from $282 to $375. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NDSN stock a buy right now?

Of the 7 analysts covering Nordson Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Nordson Corp. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 28 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NDSN?

As at 28 Oct 2026, Nordson Corp. ranks 96 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 Revisions (100 of 100).

Will NDSN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +9.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Nordson Corp. 96 out of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NDSN stock forecast for 2030?

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: $282 to $375 over the next 12 months.

How has NDSN stock performed over the past year?

Nordson Corp. returned +42.9% over the 12 months to 29 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Nordson Corp. do?

Nordson Corporation is a precision technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets equipment and systems used to dispense, apply, control, inspect, test, treat, and cure materials in industrial and medical settings. Nordson’s product portfolio includes solutions for adhesives, coatings, sealants, polymers, biomaterials, and other specialty fluids, along with related parts, consumables, and service support.

What is the latest news on NDSN?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 23 Oct 2026): "Nordson Corporation Completes Acquisition of Contrinex, Expanding Its Industrial Sensing and Automation Portfolio". Nordson announced that it has acquired Contrinex, a supplier of high-performance sensors for factory automation. The acquisition adds technology for harsh-environment and miniature precision-positioning applications to Nordson’s test and inspection portfolio.

Company

About Nordson Corp.

Nordson Corporation is a precision technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets equipment and systems used to dispense, apply, control, inspect, test, treat, and cure materials in industrial and medical settings. Nordson’s product portfolio includes solutions for adhesives, coatings, sealants, polymers, biomaterials, and other specialty fluids, along with related parts, consumables, and service support. The company serves a broad range of current end markets, including packaging, electronics, medical devices, appliances, transportation, energy, construction, nonwovens, and general product assembly and finishing. Its business is organized around precision dispensing, fluid management, test and inspection, and surface treatment technologies, making Nordson a key supplier to manufacturers that require consistent material performance and process control. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson operates globally and supports customers through direct sales and technical application expertise.

CEO Mr. Sundaram Nagarajan · 8,200 employees · United States · https://www.nordson.com