About Nordson Corporation (NDSN)
Nordson Corporation is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.
NDSN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $322.67
- Market Cap
- $17.97B
- 52-Week High
- $339.12
- 52-Week Low
- $223.29
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
$1,000 Invested in Nordson Corporation (NDSN)
How much would $1,000 invested in NDSN be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in NDSN 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Nordson Corporation (NDSN) in 2025 would be worth $1,409 as of November 2026, representing a +40.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NDSN 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Nordson Corporation (NDSN) in 2023 would be worth $1,575 as of November 2026, representing a +57.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NDSN 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Nordson Corporation (NDSN) in 2021 would be worth $1,336 as of November 2026, representing a +33.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NDSN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Nordson Corporation (NDSN) in 2016 would be worth $3,570 as of November 2026, representing a +257.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NDSN at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Nordson Corporation (NDSN) at IPO would be worth $380,952 as of November 2026, representing a +37995.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Nordson Corporation (NDSN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.44% with a median return of +1.38%. The stock had 319 positive months (57%) and 226 negative months (40%). The best month in NDSN's history was September 1980 with a +29.6% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -31.4%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.0%), and August the weakest (-0.4%).
NDSN's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +76.1%, and the worst was 1981 at -56.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Nordson Corporation (NDSN) has delivered an average annual return of +17.13% with a median return of +13.45%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.10%. The stock posted gains in 34 years (74%) and losses in 12 years (26%).
NDSN's best year was 1991 with a +96.47% gain, while the worst was 1981 at -47.14%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. NDSN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 26 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +35.40% | $238.30 | $322.67 |
| 2025 | +17.03% | $203.63 | $238.30 |
| 2024 | -20.15% | $255.00 | $203.63 |
| 2023 | +12.39% | $226.90 | $255.00 |
| 2022 | -5.93% | $241.19 | $226.90 |
| 2021 | +28.09% | $188.30 | $241.19 |
| 2020 | +24.45% | $151.30 | $188.30 |
| 2019 | +37.88% | $109.73 | $151.30 |
| 2018 | -17.65% | $133.25 | $109.73 |
| 2017 | +31.83% | $101.07 | $133.25 |
| 2016 | +76.79% | $57.17 | $101.07 |
| 2015 | -16.67% | $68.61 | $57.17 |
| 2014 | +6.05% | $64.70 | $68.61 |
| 2013 | +18.81% | $54.45 | $64.70 |
| 2012 | +54.78% | $35.18 | $54.45 |
| 2011 | -9.44% | $38.85 | $35.18 |
| 2010 | +51.90% | $25.57 | $38.85 |
| 2009 | +93.13% | $13.24 | $25.57 |
| 2008 | -43.44% | $23.41 | $13.24 |
| 2007 | +17.96% | $19.85 | $23.41 |
| 2006 | +24.83% | $15.90 | $19.85 |
| 2005 | +2.92% | $15.45 | $15.90 |
| 2004 | +17.71% | $13.12 | $15.45 |
| 2003 | +42.85% | $9.19 | $13.12 |
| 2002 | -3.83% | $9.55 | $9.19 |
| 2001 | +5.73% | $9.04 | $9.55 |
| 2000 | +8.03% | $8.36 | $9.04 |
| 1999 | -4.35% | $8.74 | $8.36 |
| 1998 | +14.12% | $7.66 | $8.74 |
| 1997 | -26.93% | $10.49 | $7.66 |
| 1996 | +14.85% | $9.13 | $10.49 |
| 1995 | -5.14% | $9.63 | $9.13 |
| 1994 | +12.77% | $8.54 | $9.63 |
| 1993 | +14.41% | $7.46 | $8.54 |
| 1992 | +4.25% | $7.16 | $7.46 |
| 1991 | +96.47% | $3.64 | $7.16 |
| 1990 | -3.85% | $3.79 | $3.64 |
| 1989 | +6.66% | $3.55 | $3.79 |
| 1988 | +50.71% | $2.36 | $3.55 |
| 1987 | +65.59% | $1.42 | $2.36 |
| 1986 | +60.46% | $0.89 | $1.42 |
| 1985 | +5.71% | $0.84 | $0.89 |
| 1984 | +2.94% | $0.82 | $0.84 |
| 1983 | +10.87% | $0.74 | $0.82 |
| 1982 | +24.32% | $0.59 | $0.74 |
| 1981 | -47.14% | $1.12 | $0.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions: NDSN
What sector is NDSN in? ▼
NDSN operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
How has NDSN performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, NDSN has posted gains in 34 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +96.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in NDSN? ▼
You can invest in NDSN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold NDSN.
Last updated: 11/1/2026