Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) is set to announce its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 after the market closes on **February 18, 2026**. Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings of **$2.36** per share and revenue of approximately **$652.68 million** for this quarter. The company has provided guidance indicating an expected earnings per share (EPS) range of **$2.25** to **$2.45** for Q1 and **$10.80** to **$11.50** for the entire fiscal year.
Investors can access the latest updates on the earnings call scheduled for **February 19, 2026**, at **08:30 AM ET** through the company’s dedicated earnings summary page.
In its previous earnings report on **December 10, 2025**, Nordson exceeded analysts’ expectations by posting an EPS of **$3.03**, surpassing the consensus estimate of **$2.93** by **$0.10**. The company reported revenue of **$751.82 million**, which, while slightly below the anticipated **$761.03 million**, indicated a year-over-year revenue increase of **1.0%**.
Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings
On **February 17, 2026**, shares of Nordson opened at **$298.19**, reflecting a **1.2%** increase. The firm has a market capitalization of **$16.61 billion** and notable financial metrics, including a price-to-earnings ratio of **34.96** and a beta of **1.00**. Over the past year, the stock has seen a low of **$165.03** and a high of **$300.79**.
Recent analyst reports have varied in their assessments of Nordson’s stock. **DA Davidson** recently set a price target of **$290.00**, while **KeyCorp** raised its target from **$250.00** to **$295.00**, maintaining an “overweight” rating. **Robert W. Baird** also adjusted its price target from **$252.00** to **$275.00**, giving a “neutral” rating. Conversely, **Wall Street Zen** downgraded Nordson from a “buy” to a “hold” rating.
Currently, four analysts have issued a “buy” rating, while five maintain a “hold” rating, resulting in a consensus rating of “hold” with an average price target of **$266.29**, according to data from **MarketBeat.com**.
Institutional Activity and Company Profile
Institutional investors have recently adjusted their stakes in Nordson. Noteworthy transactions include **CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC**, which acquired a new position valued at approximately **$31,000**, and **MUFG Securities EMEA plc**, which similarly invested around **$34,000**. Other significant purchases include **Los Angeles Capital Management LLC** and **Federated Hermes Inc.**, both acquiring positions in the fourth quarter.
In total, institutional investors hold approximately **72.11%** of Nordson’s stock, indicating strong institutional interest in the company.
Nordson Corporation specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing precision dispensing equipment and systems that apply adhesives, coatings, sealants, and polymers across various industrial and medical applications. Its extensive product portfolio supports critical manufacturing processes across sectors such as electronics, packaging, medical, energy, automotive, and general industrial markets. The company is well-regarded for delivering precise dispensing accuracy and process control, ensuring consistent product performance and high production throughput.
