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Nordson Corporation
NDSN - NASDAQ - $283.53 (as of ) ▼ -0.21%
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Earnings Wed 20 May
Note: this preview was published before the 2026-05-20 earnings report. Results have since been released — verify against the latest filings.

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Q2 FY26 earnings preview — archived, published May 9, 2026

The median of 5 price targets is $320[FMP target], stock is $284, +12.7% vs the analyst consensus median. Q1 FY26 EPS $2.37 vs $2.37 estimate: in line[FMP earnings]. Stock move on D+1: -1.8%.

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Quick Take - in 40 seconds ·
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Council 3/6 - Historical V1 score 47

A- — FMP rating [FMP ratings]. Form 4: unavailable[FMP Form 4].

Quick Answer

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Q2 consensus: revenue $728.8M[FMP est], EPS $2.79[FMP est]. 0 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].

$2.79 EPS Estimate Last year $2.42 - +15% YoY
0 Beat Streak Expectations beaten consecutively for the last 0 quarters

Q1 FY26 EPS $2.37 vs $2.37 estimate: in line[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: -1.8%[FMP D+1].

Watchlist

6 metrics stand out this quarter.

$2.860 billion Expectation / Guide

Fy26 Sales Guidance Increase

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Based on a strong start to the year, Nordson is increasing its full year sales guidance for fiscal year 2026 to a range of $2.860 billion to $2.980 billion.

"Based on strong start to the year, the second quarter outlook and the current foreign exchange rate environment, we are increasing our full year guidance as noted on Slide 14. Sales are now expected in the range of $2.860 billion to $2.980 billion, which is an increase of 4.5% at the midpoint."

- Sundaram Nagarajan, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 19, 2026
$11 Expectation / Guide

Fy26 Eps Guidance Increase

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Nordson is increasing its adjusted earnings per share guidance to a range of $11 to $11.60, which is an increase of 10% at the midpoint.

"Adjusted earnings will be in the range of $11 to $11.60 per diluted share, which is an increase of 10% at the midpoint."

- Sundaram Nagarajan, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 19, 2026
20% Investor Focus

Ats Segment Growth

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Growth in the ATS segment exceeded 20% compared to the prior year due to momentum in the semiconductor end market.

"Organic growth was broad-based across our segments with notable strength in our ATS segment, which grew over 20% compared to prior year due to momentum in the semiconductor end market."

- Sundaram Nagarajan, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 19, 2026
50% Investor Focus

Semiconductor Growth Drivers

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Semiconductor applications account for approximately 50% of revenue in the ATS segment and drove the overall double-digit organic growth in the first quarter.

"Semiconductor applications account for approximately 50% of revenue in the ATS segment and drove the overall double-digit organic growth in the first quarter."

- Sundaram Nagarajan, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 19, 2026
$123 million Investor Focus

Free Cash Flow

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Nordson's free cash flow was $123 million, with consistent cash flow conversion over 100% of net income during the quarter.

"I would also like to highlight our free cash flow of $123 million and consistent cash flow conversion over 100% of net income during the quarter."

- Sundaram Nagarajan, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 19, 2026
$669 million Investor Focus

Record Q1 Sales

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Nordson achieved a record first quarter sales of $669 million, representing a 9% increase over the prior year.

"We entered 2026 optimistic about end market demand trends, and we achieved a record first quarter sales of $669 million. This is a 9% increase over the prior year and reflects 7% overall organic growth."

- Sundaram Nagarajan, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 19, 2026

Stock Expert AI - Methodology

Do our scoring pillars, 6 perspectives, and Munger lens point in the same direction?

Council Score 3 / 6 Bullish

6 investor frameworks. 3 bullish (Ray Dalio, Ken Griffin, Buffett), 0 bearish (none), 3 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Munger).

How is it calculated? ->
Ray Dalio macro - target upside +12.7%
Ken Griffin flow - 50d MA above
Jim Simons quant - RSI 55
Klarman value - target upside +12.7%
Buffett quality - ROE score 5/5
Munger valuation - target upside +12.7%
Munger's Mindset character & balance sheet lens
Fairly Valued

Quality business, trading at fair value.

How is it calculated? ->
Financial HealthStrong
Margin of SafetyModerate
Interest CoverageAdequate
ROIC vs WACCHealthy
Technical Levels - Pre-earnings positioning

What levels is the stock being tested at?

RSI(14)
54.7 RSI 54.7 balanced, 50d above
MACD
+2.80 price above 50d - support positive
50d MA
$276 stock 2.8% above - short-term support
200d MA
$250 stock 13.5% above - long-term support
Volume (10d)
+37% increase - pre-earnings positioning
Resistance
$320
Analyst median target - upgrade trigger if broken
Current
$284
Pre-earnings position
Support
$212
Invalidation - close below this is a technical breakdown
Pattern
Range
$212-$320 band - earnings breakout/breakdown trigger

Past Performance

4 quarters shown.

BEAT
Q2 FY25
$2.42 vs $2.36 est · Next-day price move: +6.8%
BEAT
Q3 FY25
$2.73 vs $2.64 est · Next-day price move: +3.0%
BEAT
Q4 FY25
$3.03 vs $2.93 est · Next-day price move: -0.8%
IN LINE
Q1 FY26
$2.37 vs $2.37 est · Next-day price move: -1.8%

Q1 FY26 (February 19, 2026) EPS $2.37 vs $2.37 estimate: in line[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: -1.8%[FMP D+1].

Three scenarios: what could happen?

EPS < $2.71 (no guidance)

Q1 FY26 EPS $2.37 vs $2.37 estimate: in line[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: -1.8%[FMP].

Backlog concentration

No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.

CapEx shock

Q1 CapEx $17.5M[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 24.9%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q4 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.

Framework - Position discipline

After the data arrives: 3 scenarios, 3 windows

Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.

Scenario A - Beat
Q2 EPS > $2.79 + CapEx discipline
Threshold: EPS > $2.79[FMP est].
Target: Break above median target $320[FMP target]; high target $335[FMP] upper bound.
Scenario B - In-Line
EPS approx $2.79 + CapEx < $17.5M
Threshold: EPS approx $2.79[FMP est], Q4 CapEx < $17.5M[FMP].
Target: Consolidation in the band between current $284[FMP] and median $320[FMP].
Scenario C - Miss
EPS < $2.71 or CapEx >= $17.5M
Threshold: EPS < $2.71[FMP estx0.97].
Current price $284 — above SMA200 $250 [FMP].

Market Outlook

What do analysts say? 5 price targets · 9 ratings

Wall Street Consensus
$320
12-month median target price (+12.7% gap to the analyst consensus median)
5
BUY
4
HOLD
0
SELL
Risk Management
$212
Invalidation level - critical support threshold
$276 - 50-day MA (above, +2.8%)
$250 - 200-day MA (above, +13.5%)
IV Crush risk (sudden drop in inflated option premiums before earnings): Option premiums are inflated before earnings.
Verdict - NDSN Q2 FY26
A-

You read it in 5 minutes. When the numbers come out on Wednesday evening - you know what you're looking at.

Data arrives at night. The framework is ready now.

Data arrives on Wednesday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q2 EPS threshold $2.79[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $17.5M". Two anchors, three scenarios.

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Calendar

Catalyst Calendar - 90-day forward look

May 20, 2026EARNINGSQ2 FY26 results (after market close) + earnings call
May 21, 2026PRICEFirst trading day after earnings - 200dMA test + IV crush
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026FILING10-Q due within 40–45 days of quarter end (by Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026); the exact deadline depends on filer status
~Aug 20, 2026EARNINGSQ3 FY26 (next quarter, date not yet scheduled in FMP)

DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the NDSN Q2 FY26 earnings preview cover?

This Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Q2 FY26 earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.

What should investors watch for in NDSN Q2 FY26 earnings?

Nordson Corporation (NDSN): Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.

Where do the numbers on this page come from?

Nordson Corporation (NDSN): Figures are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) fundamentals and consensus data plus official earnings-call transcripts; derived metrics are labeled with their source next to each figure.

Is this a buy or sell recommendation?

Nordson Corporation (NDSN): No. This page is educational research, not investment advice. It summarizes analyst consensus and company data; consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.

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