Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) is a leading industrial coatings manufacturer that engineers and markets products used for dispensing adhesives, coatings, and sealants. The company recently announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2026, which ended on April 30, showing a continuation of strong performance against market expectations.
On May 20, 2026, Nordson Corporation reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.86, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.82. This figure represents a notable improvement from the $2.42 per share recorded in the same quarter a year ago. As highlighted by Zacks, the company has now consistently outperformed consensus EPS estimates for four consecutive quarters, demonstrating robust financial performance.
The company also announced revenue of approximately $740.85 million, which exceeded the estimated $728.78 million. This is a significant rise from the year-ago revenues of about $682.94 million. As reported by Business Wire, this revenue growth was mainly driven by a 7% increase in organic sales and a 3% favorable impact from currency translation.
Looking at its stock valuation, Nordson Corporation has a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.18. This key metric shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of profit. The company's earnings yield, which is the inverse of the P/E ratio, is 3.43%. Its Price-to-Sales ratio, which compares the stock price to revenues, stands at 5.31.
The company's financial stability is reflected in its Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.59. This indicates Nordson Corporation uses less debt than equity to finance its assets. Furthermore, its current ratio of 2.60 suggests it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, indicating a healthy liquidity position and strong balance sheet health.
