What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for NDSN?

13F Pro ranks NORDSON CORP (NDSN) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View NDSN's current score at https://13fpro.ai/company/NDSN (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most NDSN stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of NDSN include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/company/NDSN as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source NDSN data?

All NORDSON CORP fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. NORDSON CORP files with the SEC under CIK 72331. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is NDSN in?

NORDSON CORP (NDSN) is classified in the Industrials sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/industrials.

What drives NDSN's revenue?

Per NORDSON CORP's latest 10-Q filed with the SEC on 2026-08-20, the biggest revenue drivers are: Industrial Precision Solutions ($367.2M, +4.7% YoY); Medical and Fluid Solutions ($230.5M, +5.0% YoY); Advanced Technology Solutions ($219.9M, +28.4% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/company/NDSN.

What are NDSN's largest expenses?

NORDSON CORP's latest 10-Q reports these as the largest expense items: Cost of sales ($363.9M, +8.6% YoY); Selling and administrative expenses ($230.6M, +11.7% YoY); Other expense - net ($16.8M, +470.3% YoY). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q3 FY2026 (quarter ended July 31, 2026).

How often is NDSN research updated on 13F Pro?

NDSN's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

69.2/100

Rank #279 of 2,960 stocksTOP 10%

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Revenue Growth

50.7/100

Profitability

80.4/100

Balance Sheet

84.0/100

Earnings Quality

52.9/100

Free Cash Flow

78.0/100

Institutional Flow

99.5/100

Revenue Scale

69.5/100

Dilution Risk

68.0/100

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Why NDSN Scores 69/100

exact factor attribution · 2026-09-11

NDSN's composite is driven by profitability and free cash flow. Bars show each factor's exact push vs. a median company, using the same weights the ranking engine applies.

Profitability

+4.6 pts

80th pct

Free cash flow

+4.2 pts

78th pct

Capital efficiency

+3.4 pts

84th pct

Scale

+2.9 pts

70th pct

Institutional flow

+2.5 pts

100th pct

Shareholder dilution

+0.9 pts

68th pct

Earnings growth

+0.3 pts

57th pct

Earnings quality

+0.3 pts

53th pct

Revenue growth

+0.1 pts

51th pct

Latest change (2026-08-20): 69 → 70 · ↑ Earnings growth 44→52

Factor percentiles are cross-sectional ranks across the ~2,800-stock scored universe, computed from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.

NDSN Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for NORDSON CORP (NDSN), a Industrials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores NDSN at 69.2/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #279 of 2,960 stocks — the top 10% of the AI-ranked universe. NDSN scores in the top quartile across institutional flow (99.5), balance sheet strength (84.0), profitability (80.4). Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), NORDSON CORP reports quarterly revenue of $817.7M, net income of $152.8M, an operating margin of 27.3%. Top institutional holders of NDSN by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. NDSN trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 72331. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate NDSN daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for NORDSON CORP directly from SEC EDGAR. NORDSON CORP's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 61 and 70 since 2021, currently 69.2 — an improving long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about NORDSON CORP

Quirks, history, and lore behind NDSN — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. industrial equipment company · mid-cap · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in Ohio.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue around $2.5 billion, with operating margins that make other industrials jealous — consistently above 20%. Precision pays.
3
The History
Founded in 1954, it built its reputation supplying adhesive dispensing systems to manufacturers who needed every drop to go exactly where it's supposed to.
4
The Secret
It's essentially the invisible glue of modern manufacturing — its systems apply adhesives, coatings, and sealants inside products you use every day, from diapers to electronics.
5
The Lore
It operates in over 35 countries and has grown largely through disciplined bolt-on acquisitions — quietly adding capabilities without the splashy mega-deals Wall Street loves to cheer.
6
The Giveaway
If something is precisely dispensed, coated, or bonded on an assembly line anywhere in the world, there's a decent chance this Westlake, Ohio company's equipment did it.

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What's Driving NDSN's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

✓ 32/32 datapoints verified

AI-extracted from NORDSON CORP's 10-Q filed 2026-08-20 — Q3 FY2026 (quarter ended July 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Nordson posted $817.7M in Q3 FY2026 revenue (+10.3% YoY) as a 30.9% organic surge in Advanced Technology Solutions drove net income up 21.5% to $152.8M.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Industrial Precision Solutions$367.2M+4.7% YoY

Organic growth of 3.3% driven by strength in packaging, industrial coatings, polymer processing and nonwovens product lines

Medical and Fluid Solutions$230.5M+5.0% YoY

Organic growth of 10.6% from engineered fluid solutions and medical product lines, partly offset by a 5.6% drag from a divestiture

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $817.7M+10.3% YoY

Industrial Precision Solutions$367.2M+4.7% YoY

Organic growth of 3.3% driven by strength in packaging, industrial coatings, polymer processing and nonwovens product lines

Medical and Fluid Solutions$230.5M+5.0% YoY

Organic growth of 10.6% from engineered fluid solutions and medical product lines, partly offset by a 5.6% drag from a divestiture

Advanced Technology Solutions$219.9M+28.4% YoY

Organic growth of 30.9% driven by strong growth in electronics dispense and test and inspection product lines

Largest Expense Items

Cost of sales$363.9M+8.6% YoY

Rose with higher sales volume, though slower than revenue growth, lifting gross margin

Selling and administrative expenses$230.6M+11.7% YoY

Increased in support of higher sales, up slightly as a percentage of sales for the quarter

Other expense - net$16.8M+470.3% YoY

Included unrealized losses on minority investments of $14,892K and $2,023K of foreign currency losses

Interest expense$20.8M-20.8% YoY

Decrease due to lower average debt levels enabled by strong cash generation and a stable-to-declining rate environment

Margins: Gross margin expanded to 55.5% from 54.8% YoY. Segment EBITDA margin was roughly flat overall (34.7% vs 34.4%) as a 560bps gain in ATS EBITDA margin offset a 170bps decline in IPS margin from innovation investment and inflationary pressures.

Watch Items from the Filing

Other expense-net included a $14,892K unrealized loss on a minority interest investment publicly listed on a foreign exchange; Nordson is contractually restricted from selling shares until December 2028.
IPS segment EBITDA margin fell 170 basis points YoY to 35.4% despite higher sales, due to continued innovation investment and near-term inflationary pressures.
ATS organic sales grew 30.9% driven by electronics dispense and test/inspection demand, making the segment's growth increasingly concentrated in electronics end markets.
Company established a new commercial paper program ($192M outstanding) and a term loan due 2031 with a 7.65% weighted-average interest rate, shifting financing mix.
Asia Pacific sales rose 22.2% (24.1% organic) to 36.0% of total revenue, up from 32.4% a year ago, increasing geographic concentration in the region.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

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Revenue

Q2 2026

$817.7M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$152.8M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$236.8M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

27.3%

ROIC

Q2 2026

17.8%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

0.53

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+3.8% YoY

$2.79BFY 2025

FY22 $2.59BFY23 $2.63BFY24 $2.69BFY25 $2.79B

Net Income

+3.7% YoY

$484.5MFY 2025

FY22 $513.1MFY23 $487.5MFY24 $467.3MFY25 $484.5M

Operating Income

+5.6% YoY

$711.7MFY 2025

FY22 $702.4MFY23 $672.8MFY24 $674.0MFY25 $711.7M

EPS (Diluted)

+4.9% YoY

$8.51FY 2025

FY22 $8.81FY23 $8.46FY24 $8.11FY25 $8.51

Total Assets

-1.4% YoY

$5.92BFY 2025

FY22 $3.82BFY23 $5.25BFY24 $6.00BFY25 $5.92B

Total Debt

+0.9% YoY

$2.31BFY 2025

FY22 $1.13BFY23 $1.85BFY24 $2.29BFY25 $2.31B

Op. Cash Flow

+29.3% YoY

$719.2MFY 2025

FY22 $513.1MFY23 $641.3MFY24 $556.2MFY25 $719.2M

Free Cash Flow

+34.4% YoY

$661.1MFY 2025

FY22 $461.7MFY23 $606.7MFY24 $491.8MFY25 $661.1M

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020
Revenue	$2.79B +3.8%	$2.69B +2.3%	$2.63B +1.5%	$2.59B +9.7%	$2.36B +11.4%	$2.12B
Net Income	$484.5M +3.7%	$467.3M -4.1%	$487.5M -5.0%	$513.1M +12.9%	$454.4M +82.1%	$249.5M
Operating Income	$711.7M +5.6%	$674.0M +0.2%	$672.8M -4.2%	$702.4M +14.2%	$615.1M +76.0%	$349.5M
EPS (Diluted)	$8.51 +4.9%	$8.11 -4.1%	$8.46 -4.0%	$8.81 +13.8%	$7.74 +81.3%	$4.27
Total Assets	$5.92B -1.4%	$6.00B +14.3%	$5.25B +37.5%	$3.82B +0.8%	$3.79B +3.2%	$3.67B
Total Debt	$2.31B +0.9%	$2.29B +24.0%	$1.85B +63.5%	$1.13B +33.5%	$846.5M -26.0%	$1.14B
Operating Cash Flow	$719.2M +29.3%	$556.2M -13.3%	$641.3M +25.0%	$513.1M -6.0%	$545.9M +8.7%	$502.4M
Free Cash Flow	$661.1M +34.4%	$491.8M -18.9%	$606.7M +31.4%	$461.7M -9.0%	$507.6M +12.3%	$451.9M

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Top Institutional Holders of NDSN

BlackRock, Inc.
$1.2B4,138,179 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.0B3,465,215 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$899.9M2,975,009 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$712.0M2,360,166 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$573.4M1,906,425 sh
KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
$517.0M1,713,620 sh
MORGAN STANLEY
$427.8M1,418,155 sh
Invesco Ltd.
$397.8M1,318,573 sh
FMR LLC
$253.5M840,395 sh
NORGES BANK
$215.7M715,042 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$1.2B	4,138,179
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$1.0B	3,465,215
STATE STREET CORP	$899.9M	2,975,009
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$712.0M	2,360,166
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$573.4M	1,906,425
KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC	$517.0M	1,713,620
MORGAN STANLEY	$427.8M	1,418,155
Invesco Ltd.	$397.8M	1,318,573
FMR LLC	$253.5M	840,395
NORGES BANK	$215.7M	715,042

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