NORDSON CORP (NDSN) Stock
NDSN has an Alpha Score of 47 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 31, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 4 members of Congress disclosed 6 trades in NDSN since 2018: 1 purchase and 5 sales, most recently Rob Bresnahan (sale, Apr 8, 2025). 4 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported NDSN in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Millennium Management's at $91.68M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 5 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 6, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 31.1 and its net margin 18.6% (key statistics as of Nov 7, 2026).
What is NDSN's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 47 reflects weak overall profile with moderate momentum, poor value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 31, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded NORDSON CORP (NDSN)?
Most recent: Rob Bresnahan (sale, Apr 8, 2025); records start Jun 7, 2018.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Bresnahan R-PA · House | 2025-04-08 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Rob Bresnahan R-PA · House | 2025-02-25 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Tommy Tuberville R-AL · Senate | 2024-05-03 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Van Taylor R-TX · House | 2019-03-25 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Tom MacArthur R-NJ · House | 2018-12-07 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Tom MacArthur R-NJ · House | 2018-06-07 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
See all NDSN political trades →Which hedge funds own NDSN?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 304K | $91.68M | -57% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 39K | $11.62M | -49% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 776 | $234.1K | -88% |
| Blackstone | 682 | $205.8K | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are NORDSON CORP insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 26 | Morris Milton Mayo | Director | SELL | 255 | $83K |
| Sep 15, 26 | Rutledge Joseph M | VP, CAO | SELL | 684 | $212K |
| Sep 2, 26 | Morris Milton Mayo | Director | SELL | 156 | $49K |
| Aug 27, 26 | Mcdonough Jennifer L | EVP, GC, and Secretary | SELL | 260 | $87K |
| Aug 26, 26 | Hopgood Daniel Roy | EVP, CFO | SELL | 1.3K | $444K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 6, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are NDSN's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 7, 2026
How does NDSN's valuation compare with the Industrials sector?
| Metric | NDSN | Industrials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 31.1 | 28.1 | 184 |
| Net margin | 18.63% | 8.17% | 207 |
| Return on equity | 17.59% | 15.40% | 207 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 1.16% | 1.40% | 132 |
Medians over the Industrials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 7, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
NDSN price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does NORDSON CORP do?
Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems for dispensing, applying, and controlling adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids across diverse industrial applications. The company operates through three primary segments: Industrial Precision Solutions, which delivers dispensing and processing technology for adhesive and coating applications; Medical and Fluid Solutions, providing components and device solutions for medical, life science, and high-tech industrial markets; and Advanced Technology Solutions, integrating proprietary technologies for surface treatment, material dispensing, and quality inspection. Nordson serves end markets including packaging, electronics, semiconductors, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing. The company's technology portfolio includes advanced systems for electronic assembly, semiconductor packaging, and precision fluid management. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson maintains a global distribution network serving customers through direct sales, partnerships, and specialized resellers across multiple continents.