NASDAQ$NDSN
Nordson Corporation · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Nordson Corporation delivered 8.5% revenue growth and 4.4% higher net income in Q2 2026.
Nordson reported sales of $740.8 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2026, up 8.5% year-over-year with organic growth of 6.6%. Operating profit rose 16.9% to $197.2 million while diluted EPS increased to $2.09. Strong performance across all three segments was partially offset by a one-time pension settlement charge.
- Q2 sales reached $740.8 million, reflecting 6.6% organic growth driven by electronics, medical, and industrial end markets.
- Operating profit increased 16.9% to $197.2 million with segment EBITDA margins expanding in Advanced Technology Solutions.
- Net income grew 4.4% to $117.3 million despite a $24.0 million pension settlement charge recorded in the quarter.
- Strong cash generation supported $129 million in share repurchases and continued debt reduction during the first half.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Nordson · Revenue · Quarterly
$741M
Revenue by segment
Nordson · $741M total across 3 segments · Q2 2026
- Industrial Precision Solutions$350M—47.3%
- Medical and Fluid Solutions$213M—28.7%
- Advanced Technology Solutions$178M—24.0%
Forward guidance
Management expects continued organic growth supported by electronics and medical end markets.
Tailwinds
- Robust demand in electronics dispense systems
- Improving industrial coating and polymer processing orders
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 2026
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
54%
37 / 69 earnings
Positive
+15.8%
Q4 2017
Best reaction
-14.8%
Q3 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| 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% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.2% | — | — |
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