NASDAQ$NDSN
Nordson Corporation · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record results driven by robust growth in electronics and consumer non-durable end markets, as well as strengthening medical and industrial end markets.
Nordson Corporation reported record second-quarter results with sales reaching $590 million, an 11% increase over the prior year. Operating profit increased by 33% to $166 million, and earnings per share rose by 34% to $2.12. The company raised its fiscal year 2021 earnings guidance range by approximately 13% to $7.20 to $7.50 per diluted share.
- Quarterly sales, operating profit, and earnings per share were all company records.
- Sales were $590 million, an 11% increase over the prior year.
- Operating profit was $166 million, a 33% increase over the prior year.
- Earnings were $2.12 per diluted share, a 34% increase over the prior year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Nordson · Revenue · Quarterly
$590M
Revenue by segment
Nordson · $590M total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- Industrial Precision Solutions$299M+5.8%50.7%
- Advanced Technology Solutions$291M+17.6%49.3%
Forward guidance
The company expects fiscal 2021 full year sales growth to be approximately 8% to 10% over fiscal year 2020, inclusive of a 3% headwind from the second quarter divestiture. Full year 2021 earnings per diluted share are forecasted to be in the range of $7.20 to $7.50, representing 31% to 37% growth over the prior year adjusted earnings.
Tailwinds
- Order entry trends consistently improved throughout the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.
- Order entry trends remain strong entering the third quarter.
- Based on the current backlog, fiscal 2021 full year sales growth is expected to be approximately 8% to 10% over fiscal year 2020.
- Full year 2021 earnings per diluted share are forecasted in the range of $7.20 to $7.50.
- Forecasted earnings represent 31% to 37% growth over the prior year adjusted earnings.
Headwinds
- Fiscal 2021 full year sales growth includes a 3% headwind from the second quarter divestiture of the screws and barrels product line.
- U.S. and international economic conditions may impact results.
- Financial and market conditions may impact results.
- Currency exchange rates and devaluations may impact results.
- Events beyond the company's control, such as political unrest, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics, including the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, may impact results.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.3%
Avg return
30 days after
54%
37 / 69 earnings
Positive
+15.8%
Q4 2017
Best reaction
-14.8%
Q3 2015
Worst reaction
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| Q2 2026 | +1.8% | +8.9% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2026 | -1.7% | -1.5% | -12.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.3% | +0.0% | +10.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.9% | +6.0% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | +6.8% | +8.5% | +9.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.3% | -1.3% | -6.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -9.4% | -11.4% | -20.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.9% | +7.4% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -10.5% | -12.4% | -14.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.5% | +2.6% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.1% | +7.1% | +5.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.5% | +2.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.1% | +1.7% | +8.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -13.9% | -10.5% | -15.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.5% | -2.1% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -2.1% | -4.7% | -10.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.7% | +7.1% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.5% | -0.9% | -1.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.9% | -7.2% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.2% | +3.4% | +4.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +7.4% | +9.8% | +8.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.0% | +2.4% | +6.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.9% | -0.5% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -7.1% | -8.5% | -6.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.7% | +1.0% | +12.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.3% | -4.6% | -37.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -1.6% | -0.5% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.0% | -4.6% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.0% | -5.4% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.0% | -0.5% | -8.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.7% | +3.7% | +10.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.9% | +0.7% | +7.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -4.2% | -5.5% | -3.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.0% | -1.3% | -3.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +15.8% | +14.5% | +19.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -10.2% | -12.3% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.9% | -7.6% | -8.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.1% | +0.5% | +2.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.2% | +7.2% | +7.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +10.6% | +8.0% | +7.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +15.7% | +16.8% | +12.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -14.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -9.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +10.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +10.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.2% | — | — |
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