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Nordson (NDSN) Balances Dividend Consistency with Disciplined Growth

Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) is included among the Dividend Growth Stocks: 25 Aristocrats.

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Nordson Corporation has built a loyal following among dividend investors, and it’s easy to see why. The company has raised its dividend for 62 straight years, placing it among the longest-running dividend growth stories in the market. As a high-quality industrial compounder, Nordson continues to focus on disciplined capital allocation, balancing reinvestment in the business with consistent returns to shareholders.

In its fourth-quarter 2025 update, Nordson Corporation reported revenue of $752 million, up 1% from a year earlier. CEO Sundaram Nagarajan said the company is entering fiscal 2026 with about $600 million in backlog, a 5% increase from the prior year when excluding orders tied to divested operations. Management expects full-year sales to grow between 1% and 6% compared with fiscal 2025.

Looking ahead, Nordson sees adjusted earnings per share rising 6% to 12% in fiscal 2026, with growth centered near the 9% midpoint. For the first quarter, the company expects revenue of $630 million to $670 million and adjusted earnings of $2.25 to $2.45 per share.

Nordson Corporation designs and manufactures highly specialized, precision technologies used across a wide range of end markets. Its focus on engineered solutions, steady execution, and long-term value creation continues to define the business.

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