Nordson Reports Record Second Quarter Sales and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Nordson reported record second-quarter sales of $741 million for fiscal 2026, an 8 percent increase from $683 million in the same quarter last year. Organic sales grew 7 percent, with all three business segments contributing to the increase. Currency translation added another 3 percent to reported sales, while the prior-year divestiture of a medical contract manufacturing business and the current-quarter acquisition of Capstan Ag produced a small net offset.

Adjusted operating profit rose 11 percent to $199 million, or 27 percent of sales. 86. Free cash flow totaled $170 million, exceeding 100 percent of net income. The company used the cash for share repurchases, dividend payments, and debt management while maintaining its investment program.

Nordson acquired Capstan Ag, a precision agriculture company in North America, for a multiple of nine times adjusted EBITDA. The transaction expands the company's offerings to mid-tier agricultural equipment makers. 80. The updated outlook reflects continued backlog growth and order momentum.