Reasons Why Investing in Nordson Stock Seems Prudent Right Now

Nordson Corporation NDSN is poised to gain from the solid momentum in the Advanced Technology Solutions segment. Handsome rewards to shareholders add to the stock’s appeal.Shares of NDSN have gained 10.4% in the year-to-date period compared with the industry‘s 5.9% growth. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchLet’s delve into the factors that make this company a smart investment choice at the moment.Business Strength: Strength in the Advanced Technology Solutions segment, driven by growing demand for electronic processing and optical sensors, and electronics dispensing product lines within the semiconductor and electronics end markets, is aiding the company. Strong customer demand for the nonwovens, precision agriculture, packaging and consumer non-durable product lines is also a positive for it.Accretive Acquisitions: NDSN is focused on strengthening its competency through acquisitions. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended July 31, 2025), acquired assets boosted the company’s total revenues by 8%. In August 2024, Nordson completed the acquisition of Atrion Corp. The inclusion of Atrion’s three major businesses — Halkey Roberts, Atrion Medical and Quest Medical — enabled the company to expand its medical offerings in the infusion and cardiovascular therapies market. The buyout was combined with Nordson's medical business.In August 2023, the company acquired ARAG Group and its subsidiaries. The acquisition expanded Nordson’s core capabilities in precision dispensing technology, helping it foray into the rapidly growing precision agriculture end market. ARAG is part of its Industrial Precision Solutions segment.Rewards to Shareholders: The company’s measures to reward its shareholders through dividend payments are noteworthy. In the first nine months of fiscal 2025, Nordson paid out dividends of $133 million, up 13.9% year over year. In the same period, it bought back treasury shares worth $218.2 million compared with $34.1 million in the year-ago period. In August 2025, the company hiked its dividend by 5% to 82 cents per share.Northbound Estimate Revision: In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 (ending October 2025) earnings has been revised 1% upward.Other Stocks to ConsiderSome other top-ranked companies are discussed below.Crane Company CR currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.CR delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 7.5%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Crane’s 2025 earnings has increased 0.9%.Flowserve Corporation FLS presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. FLS delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 5.5%.In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for Flowserve’s 2025 earnings has increased 0.9%.Parker-Hannifin Corporation PH presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. PH delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 4.5%.In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for Parker-Hannifin’s fiscal 2026 earnings has increased 0.1%.Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is HereThe AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. Little-known AI firms tackling the world's biggest problems may be more lucrative in the coming months and years.See "2nd Wave" AI stocks now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH): Free Stock Analysis Report Flowserve Corporation (FLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Nordson Corporation (NDSN): Free Stock Analysis Report Crane Company (CR): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks