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Nordson Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results and Increases Full Year Guidance

August 19, 2026 4:30 PM

Third Quarter Highlights:

WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2026. Sales were a quarterly record of $818 million, an increase of 10% compared to the prior year’s third quarter sales of $742 million. The third quarter 2026 sales included an organic sales increase of approximately 12% driven by growth in all segments. Organic sales growth was partially offset by the net unfavorable impact of a prior year divestiture and an acquisition in the second quarter.

Net income was $153 million, or a record $2.73 of earnings per diluted share, compared to prior year’s third quarter net income of $126 million, or $2.22 of earnings per diluted share. Third quarter 2026 earnings included a non-cash loss on a minority investment recognized during the quarter. Excluding this item and acquisition-related amortization and costs, third quarter adjusted earnings per diluted share were a record $3.25, a 19% increase from the prior year adjusted earnings per diluted share of $2.73.

Third quarter EBITDA reached an all-time quarterly record of $262 million, or 32% of sales, an increase of 10% compared to prior year EBITDA of $239 million, also at 32% of sales.

Commenting on the Company’s fiscal 2026 third quarter results, Nordson President and Chief Executive Officer Sundaram Nagarajan said, “The strong momentum of the first half continued through the third quarter, delivering results above the high-end of our most recent earnings guidance. The team’s strong execution of the Ascend Strategy, combined with our diversified portfolio, differentiated precision technology and operational excellence, positioned us to deliver record sales in all three segments while maintaining our best-in-class margin performance. In addition, strong free cash flow generation enabled us to further strengthen our balance sheet, return capital to shareholders, and continue investing in the business to support future growth. I want to thank our global employees for delivering on the needs of our customers and achieving another outstanding quarter.”

Third Quarter Segment Results

Record third quarter Industrial Precision Solutions sales of $367 million increased 5% from the prior year, inclusive of an organic sales increase of 3%, favorable currency translation of 1%, and an acquisition contribution of 1%. The organic sales increase was driven by strength in packaging, industrial coatings, polymer processing and nonwovens product lines. EBITDA in the quarter was $130 million, or 35% of sales, in line with prior year third quarter EBITDA of $130 million.

Medical and Fluid Solutions sales of $231 million, an all-time quarterly record, increased 5% compared to the prior year third quarter. Excluding the divestiture of the contract manufacturing business, organic sales increased 11%. The organic sales increase was driven by growth in engineered fluid solutions and medical product lines related to end market demand. EBITDA in the quarter was also a segment record $88 million, or 38% of sales, up 6% from the prior year third quarter EBITDA of $83 million.

Record quarterly Advanced Technology Solutions sales of $220 million increased 28% compared to the prior year third quarter, inclusive of an organic sales increase of 31% and unfavorable currency translation of 3%. The organic sales increase was driven by strong growth in electronics dispense and test and inspection product lines. EBITDA in the quarter was a segment record $66 million, or 30% of sales, up 58% from the prior year third quarter EBITDA of $42 million.

Outlook

The Company enters the fourth quarter with strong demand momentum and increased backlog, up 35% over the prior year.

Based on the continuing momentum of our end markets as evidenced by our backlog and order entry, the Company is increasing its full year guidance. Sales are now expected to be in the range of $3,035 to $3,075 million and adjusted earnings to be in the range of $11.80 to $12.00 per diluted share.

Reflecting on the full year outlook, Mr. Nagarajan said, “Based on backlog and order entry momentum, we expect the strong sales of the first nine months to continue through the fourth quarter. This puts us on track to achieve over $3 billion in annual revenue for the full year. We are delivering above-market organic growth through accelerating demand in key end markets. Our differentiated technology, close to the customer business model and the execution of the NBS Next growth framework have positioned us well to compound profitable growth this year and into the future.”

Nordson management will provide additional commentary on these results and outlook during its previously announced webcast on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. eastern time, which can be accessed at https://investors.nordson.com. Information about Nordson’s investor relations and shareholder services is available from Matt Matejka, senior director, investor relations at (440) 597-8495 or [email protected].

Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “continue,” “target,” or the negative of these terms or comparable terminology. These statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, U.S. and international economic and political conditions; financial and market conditions; currency exchange rates and devaluations; possible acquisitions and the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; the Company’s ability to successfully divest or dispose of businesses that are deemed not to fit with its strategic plan; the effects of changes in U.S. trade policy and trade agreements, including changes in tariffs by the U.S. or other nations; the effects of changes in tax law; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, such as political unrest, including the conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics and the other factors discussed in Item 1A (Risk Factors) in the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its Forms 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which should be reviewed carefully. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this press release.

Nordson Corporation is an innovative precision technology company that leverages a scalable growth framework through an entrepreneurial, division-led organization to deliver top tier growth with leading margins and returns. The Company’s direct sales model and applications expertise serve global customers through a wide variety of critical applications. Its diverse end market exposure includes consumer non-durable, medical, electronics and industrial end markets. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the Company has operations and support offices in over 35 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com or www.linkedin.com/company/nordson-corporation.

NORDSON CORPORATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

SALES

Industrial Precision Solutions

$

367,249

$

350,784

$

1,044,576

$

970,079

Medical and Fluid Solutions

230,538

219,465

636,571

615,883

Advanced Technology Solutions

219,880

171,260

546,828

453,905

Total sales

$

817,667

$

741,509

$

2,227,975

$

2,039,867

EBITDA

Industrial Precision Solutions

$

129,900

35

%

$

130,130

37

%

$

363,789

35

%

$

356,453

37

%

Medical and Fluid Solutions

88,291

38

%

83,153

38

%

237,690

37

%

224,023

36

%

Advanced Technology Solutions

65,695

30

%

41,546

24

%

146,622

27

%

103,833

23

%

Corporate expenses

(21,403

)

(16,318

)

(47,441

)

(40,542

)

Total EBITDA (non-GAAP) (1)

$

262,483

32

%

$

238,511

32

%

$

700,660

31

%

$

643,767

32

%

(1) Total company EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures – net income to EBITDA.

NORDSON CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands except for per-share amounts)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

Sales

$

817,667

$

741,509

$

2,227,975

$

2,039,867

Cost of sales

363,935

334,992

1,004,044

923,550

Gross profit

453,732

406,517

1,223,931

1,116,317

Gross margin %

55.5

%

54.8

%

54.9

%

54.7

%

Selling and administrative expenses

230,640

206,539

637,231

606,642

Divestiture and related charges

12,211

12,211

Operating profit

223,092

187,767

586,700

497,464

Interest expense - net

(20,359

)

(25,698

)

(64,680

)

(77,335

)

Pension settlement charge

(24,049

)

Other expense - net

(16,794

)

(2,945

)

(6,357

)

(5,380

)

Income before income taxes

185,939

159,124

491,614

414,749

Income taxes

33,093

33,340

88,070

81,909

Net income

$

152,846

$

125,784

$

403,544

$

332,840

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic

55,714

56,438

55,766

56,784

Diluted

56,027

56,728

56,084

57,084

Earnings per share:

Basic earnings

$

2.74

$

2.23

$

7.24

$

5.86

Diluted earnings

$

2.73

$

2.22

$

7.20

$

5.83

NORDSON CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

July 31, 2026

October 31, 2025

Cash and cash equivalents

$

113,431

$

108,442

Receivables - net

648,827

587,843

Inventories - net

469,310

444,814

Other current assets

96,300

101,752

Total current assets

1,327,868

1,242,851

Property, plant and equipment - net

517,012

516,914

Goodwill

3,315,820

3,304,685

Other assets

787,220

853,231

$

5,947,920

$

5,917,681

Short term debt and current maturities of long-term debt

$

202,000

$

315,000

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

526,472

443,260

Total current liabilities

728,472

758,260

Long-term debt

1,529,005

1,681,254

Other liabilities

421,384

434,596

Total shareholders' equity

3,269,059

3,043,571

$

5,947,920

$

5,917,681

NORDSON CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Nine Months Ended

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

403,544

$

332,840

Depreciation and amortization

109,446

112,454

Divestiture and related charges

12,211

Pension settlement charge

24,049

Other non-cash items

14,785

12,154

Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other

18,649

46,605

Net cash provided by operating activities

570,473

516,264

Cash flows from investing activities:

Additions to property, plant and equipment

(40,313

)

(49,002

)

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

(11,643

)

Other - net

(3,513

)

4,272

Net cash used in investing activities

(55,469

)

(44,730

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repayment of debt - net

(258,025

)

(94,664

)

Repayment of finance lease obligations

(5,633

)

(4,083

)

Dividends paid

(137,384

)

(133,008

)

Issuance of common shares

49,143

5,419

Purchase of treasury shares

(158,792

)

(218,194

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(510,691

)

(444,530

)

Effect of exchange rate change on cash:

676

4,832

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

4,989

31,836

Cash and cash equivalents:

Beginning of period

108,442

115,952

End of period

$

113,431

$

147,788

NORDSON CORPORATION

SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended

Sales Variance

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

Organic

Acquisitions / Divestitures

Currency

Total

SALES BY SEGMENT

Industrial Precision Solutions

$

367,249

$

350,784

3.3

%

0.9

%

0.5

%

4.7

%

Medical and Fluid Solutions

230,538

219,465

10.6

%

(5.6

)%

%

5.0

%

Advanced Technology Solutions

219,880

171,260

30.9

%

%

(2.5

)%

28.4

%

Total sales

$

817,667

$

741,509

11.7

%

(1.2

)%

(0.2

)%

10.3

%

SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Americas

$

331,471

$

314,568

7.3

%

(2.5

)%

0.6

%

5.4

%

Europe

192,432

186,620

3.2

%

(0.3

)%

0.2

%

3.1

%

Asia Pacific

293,764

240,321

24.1

%

(0.1

)%

(1.8

)%

22.2

%

Total sales

$

817,667

$

741,509

11.7

%

(1.2

)%

(0.2

)%

10.3

%

Nine Months Ended

Sales Variance

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

Organic

Acquisitions / Divestitures

Currency

Total

SALES BY SEGMENT

Industrial Precision Solutions

$

1,044,576

$

970,079

3.8

%

0.6

%

3.3

%

7.7

%

Medical and Fluid Solutions

636,571

615,883

7.1

%

(4.6

)%

0.9

%

3.4

%

Advanced Technology Solutions

546,828

453,905

20.1

%

%

0.4

%

20.5

%

Total sales

$

2,227,975

$

2,039,867

8.4

%

(1.2

)%

2.0

%

9.2

%

SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Americas

$

901,654

$

874,868

4.5

%

(2.3

)%

0.9

%

3.1

%

Europe

569,351

526,878

3.1

%

(0.2

)%

5.2

%

8.1

%

Asia Pacific

756,970

638,121

18.2

%

(0.1

)%

0.5

%

18.6

%

Total sales

$

2,227,975

$

2,039,867

8.4

%

(1.2

)%

2.0

%

9.2

%

NORDSON CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES - NET INCOME TO EBITDA (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

Net income

$

152,846

$

125,784

$

403,544

$

332,840

Income taxes

33,093

33,340

88,070

81,909

Interest expense - net

20,359

25,698

64,680

77,335

Pension settlement charge

24,049

Other expense - net

16,794

2,945

6,357

5,380

Inventory step-up amortization (1)

2,269

3,404

3,135

Severance and other (1)

451

16,725

Acquisition-related costs (1)

576

235

1,110

1,778

Divestiture and related charges

12,211

12,211

Adjusted operating profit

225,937

200,664

591,214

531,313

Depreciation and amortization

36,546

37,847

109,446

112,454

EBITDA (non-GAAP) (2)

$

262,483

$

238,511

$

700,660

$

643,767

(1) Represents non-recurring cost reduction actions as well as fees and non-cash inventory charges associated with acquisitions.

(2) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure used by management to evaluate the Company's ongoing operations. EBITDA is defined as operating profit plus certain adjustments, such as non-recurring cost reduction actions, fees and non-cash inventory charges associated with acquisitions, plus depreciation and amortization.

NORDSON CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES - ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2025

GAAP AS REPORTED

Net income

$

152,846

$

125,784

$

403,544

$

332,840

Diluted earnings per share

$

2.73

$

2.22

$

7.20

$

5.83

Shares outstanding - diluted

56,027

56,728

56,084

57,084

ADJUSTMENTS

Inventory step-up amortization (1)

$

2,269

$

$

3,404

$

3,135

Acquisition costs (1)

576

235

1,110

1,778

Severance and other (1)

451

16,725

Acquisition amortization of intangibles

19,345

20,092

58,320

59,099

Entity liquidation

988

Non-cash loss on minority investments (2)

14,892

2,481

Pension settlement charge

24,049

Total adjustments

$

37,082

$

32,989

$

89,364

$

93,936

Adjustments net of tax

$

29,364

$

29,084

$

72,075

$

78,451

EPS effect of adjustments

$

0.52

$

0.51

$

1.29

$

1.37

NON-GAAP

Adjusted net income (3)

$

182,210

$

154,868

$

475,619

$

411,291

Adjusted earnings per share (4)

$

3.25

$

2.73

$

8.48

$

7.20

(1) Represents non-recurring cost reduction actions as well as fees and non-cash inventory charges associated with acquisitions.

(2) Represents non-cash loss on minority investments accounted for at fair value.

(3) Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP measure defined as net income plus tax effected adjustments and other discrete tax items.

(4) Adjusted earnings per share is a non-GAAP measure defined as GAAP EPS adjusted for tax effected adjustments and other discrete tax items.

NORDSON CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES - OPERATING CASH FLOW TO FREE CASH FLOW (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Year to Date

July 31, 2026

April 30, 2026

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

570,473

$

321,101

Additions to property, plant and equipment

(40,313

)

(27,693

)

Free cash flow (1)

$

530,160

$

293,408

Free cash flow - quarter to date (1)

$

236,752

Net income

$

403,544

$

250,698

Non-cash loss on minority investments and pension charge - after-tax

20,552

9,383

Net income excluding non-cash loss on minority investments and pension loss (2)

$

424,096

$

260,081

Free cash flow conversion (3)

125

%

113

%

Net income excluding non-cash loss on minority investments and pension charge - quarter to date (2)

$

164,015

Free cash flow conversion - quarter to date (3)

144

%

Year to Date

July 31, 2025

April 30, 2025

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

516,264

$

278,292

Additions to property, plant and equipment

(49,002

)

(37,439

)

Free cash flow (1)

$

467,262

$

240,853

Free cash flow - quarter to date (1)

$

226,409

Net income

$

332,840

$

207,056

Free cash flow conversion (3)

140

%

116

%

Net income - quarter to date (2)

$

125,784

Free cash flow conversion - quarter to date (3)

180

%

(1) Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure used by management to evaluate the Company's ongoing operations and is defined as Net cash provided by operating activities minus Additions to property, plant and equipment.

(2) Net income excluding non-cash loss on minority investments and pension charge is a non-GAAP measure used by management as an input to the calculation of Free cash flow conversion and is defined as Net income excluding non-cash losses (gains) on minority investments and pension settlement charge.

(3) Free cash flow conversion is a non-GAAP measure used by management to evaluate the Company's ongoing operations and is defined as Free cash flow divided by Net income excluding non-cash losses on minority investments and pension settlement charge.

Management uses certain non-GAAP measures, such as adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, EBITDA, free cash flow, and free cash flow conversion, internally to make strategic decisions, forecast future results, and evaluate the Company's current performance. Given management's use of these non-GAAP measures, the Company believes these measures are important to investors in understanding the Company's current and future operating results as seen through the eyes of management. In addition, management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in enabling them to better assess changes in the Company's core business across different time periods. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures to other companies' non-GAAP financial measures, even if they have similar names. Amounts may not add due to rounding.

Matt Matejka

Senior Director

Investor Relations

(440) 597-8495

[email protected]

Source: Nordson Corporation

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