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Nordson Corporation · NDSN · FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q3 2026
Nordson raises FY2026 outlook as backlog and semiconductor demand strengthen
Nordson's Q3 update supports the view that resilient demand and execution can sustain earnings growth: record results, stronger backlog, semiconductor momentum and a higher full-year outlook were reinforced by cash generation and deleveraging. The main test is whether the Advanced Technology cycle and backlog conversion remain durable into FY27 without margin pressure.
Reported After market closeNASDAQIndustrials
$17.36B market cap
100quality score
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$3.25
Consensus $3.09
EPS surprise
+5.2%
Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue
$817.7M
Consensus $779.5M
Revenue surprise
+4.9%
Reported versus consensus
Market reaction
event-close to next-session close
Stock move
+8.0%
Event window
SPY move
-0.8%
Same window
Abnormal move
+8.8%
Stock minus SPY
Volume
3.8×
Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift
-6.9%
Up to 20 sessions
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Why did NDSN rise 8.0% after beating EPS estimates in FY2026 Q3?What changed in NDSN's guidance and outlook in FY2026 Q3?Give me the bull and bear case for NDSN after FY2026 Q3 earnings.
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What changed
Compared with the prior quarter, Nordson reported stronger momentum in Advanced Technology Solutions, a 35% year-over-year backlog increase, further deleveraging and a higher full-year outlook. Management also highlighted shorter lead times and a larger recurring-revenue mix.
Guidance delta
Management raised full-year sales guidance to $3.035-$3.075 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $11.80-$12.00, versus the prior quarter's $2.93-$3.01 billion sales and $11.30-$11.80 EPS ranges.
Key takeaways
- Record Q3 sales and adjusted EPS exceeded the high end of prior guidance.
- Backlog grew 35% year over year, supporting visibility into 2027; management said lead times shortened rather than elongated.
- Advanced Technology Solutions grew 28% and EBITDA rose 58%, driven by semiconductor demand.
- Cash generation supported 144% free-cash-flow conversion, further deleveraging and shareholder returns.
Management priorities
- Execute the Ascend Strategy and NBS Next framework
- Invest in semiconductor and medical innovation and capacity
- Pursue selective bolt-on acquisitions
- Balance dividends, repurchases, deleveraging and strategic capex
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
$311.57Previous close
$240Low
$305.33Average
$375High
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 21, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA Davidson | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Baird | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Keybanc | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Aug 20, 2026 |
| BNP Paribas | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | May 22, 2026 |
| Loop Capital | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Seaport Global | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Jefferies | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Jun 9, 2022 |
| B. Riley Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | May 23, 2018 |
| B. Riley FBR | Buy | Buy | Maintain | May 23, 2018 |
| Gabelli & Co. | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Dec 15, 2017 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Wunderlich Securities | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 7, 2016 |
| Wunderlich | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 7, 2016 |
| RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Maintain | Dec 14, 2015 |
| BB&T Capital | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Oct 10, 2014 |
| Barrington Research | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Jun 18, 2014 |
| BMO Capital | Market Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | May 24, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $311.57. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Alliance Securities | Analyst unavailable | $375 | $332.21 | +20.4% | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $370 | $335.74 | +18.8% | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Michael Halloran | $351 | $334.7 | +12.7% | Aug 21, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $360 | $309.92 | +15.5% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $335 | $287.66 | +7.5% | May 29, 2026 |
| D.A. Davidson | Analyst unavailable | $345 | $287.91 | +10.7% | May 27, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $325 | $292.66 | +4.3% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Saree Boroditsky | $300 | $289.98 | -3.7% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| D.A. Davidson | Analyst unavailable | $335 | $290.13 | +7.5% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $314 | $293.93 | +0.8% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $325 | $299.29 | +4.3% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Vertical Research | Analyst unavailable | $270 | $237.37 | -13.3% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| D.A. Davidson | Analyst unavailable | $290 | $235.21 | -6.9% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $275 | $234.45 | -11.7% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| KeyBanc | Jeffrey Hammond | $295 | $236.19 | -5.3% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| D.A. Davidson | Matthew Summerville | $285 | $239.06 | -8.5% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $275 | $225.79 | -11.7% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $252 | $227.17 | -19.1% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $240 | $219.93 | -23.0% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $260 | $206.55 | -16.6% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Michael Halloran | $287 | $256.03 | -7.9% | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Loop Capital Markets | Chris Dankert | $255 | $246.44 | -18.2% | May 22, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Michael Halloran | $272 | $245.85 | -12.7% | May 22, 2024 |
| D.A. Davidson | Matthew Summerville | $295 | $243.14 | -5.3% | May 21, 2024 |
| D.A. Davidson | Matt Summerville | $270 | $232.33 | -13.3% | Aug 21, 2023 |
| KeyBanc | Jeffrey Hammond | $255 | $221.04 | -18.2% | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $271 | $239.17 | -13.0% | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $250 | $218.04 | -19.8% | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Berenberg Bank | Andrew Buscaglia | $300 | $222.06 | -3.7% | Jun 7, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationNordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, medical components, and other fluids. The Industrial Precision Solutions segment provides dispensing, coating, and laminating systems for adhesives, lotions, liquids, and fibers to disposable products and roll goods; automated adhesive dispensing systems; components and systems for thermoplastic and biopolymer melt stream; fluid components, such as nozzles, pumps, and filters; smart components that measure and control the flow, quantity and location of dispensed fluid; control systems; and product assembly solutions. It also offers automated and manual dispensing products and systems for cold materials, container coating, liquid finishing, and powder coating, as well as ultraviolet equipment.…
Historical context
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