Nordson Corp. shares surged 7.5% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the industrial equipment manufacturer reported stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results and raised its full-year guidance.
The company posted sales of $818 million for the quarter, a 10% increase from the prior-year period. Organic growth reached approximately 12% across all business segments, while adjusted earnings per share climbed 19% year-over-year to $3.25. Nordson’s adjusted EPS exceeded the analyst consensus of $3.09 by $0.16, according to market data.
Backlog grew 35% compared to the prior year, and the company set new all-time records for sales, adjusted earnings per share, and EBITDA. The industrial, medical, and electronics end markets contributed to the growth.
For the full fiscal year 2026, Nordson raised its revenue guidance to a range of $3.035 billion to $3.075 billion, up from prior analyst expectations. The company also increased its adjusted EPS target to $11.80 to $12.00, exceeding previous projections.
During regular trading hours, Nordson shares were essentially flat, with the S&P 500 holding steady, the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting a modest gain, and the Nasdaq Composite rising slightly.
