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
- $268.48
- Market Cap
- $14.98B
- 52-Week High
- $305.28
- 52-Week Low
- $165.03
- 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 $1,335 as of May 2026, representing a +33.5% 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 $1,367 as of May 2026, representing a +36.7% 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 $1,382 as of May 2026, representing a +38.2% 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 $4,041 as of May 2026, representing a +304.1% 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 $315,132 as of May 2026, representing a +31413.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (552 months), Nordson Corporation (NDSN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.42% with a median return of +1.35%. The stock had 315 positive months (57%) and 223 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 (-0.5%).
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 +16.63% with a median return of +12.58%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.63%. 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 | +12.01% | $239.69 | $268.48 |
| 2025 | +17.03% | $204.82 | $239.69 |
| 2024 | -20.15% | $256.49 | $204.82 |
| 2023 | +12.39% | $228.22 | $256.49 |
| 2022 | -5.93% | $242.60 | $228.22 |
| 2021 | +28.09% | $189.40 | $242.60 |
| 2020 | +24.45% | $152.19 | $189.40 |
| 2019 | +37.88% | $110.38 | $152.19 |
| 2018 | -17.65% | $134.03 | $110.38 |
| 2017 | +31.83% | $101.66 | $134.03 |
| 2016 | +76.79% | $57.51 | $101.66 |
| 2015 | -16.67% | $69.01 | $57.51 |
| 2014 | +6.05% | $65.07 | $69.01 |
| 2013 | +18.81% | $54.77 | $65.07 |
| 2012 | +54.78% | $35.39 | $54.77 |
| 2011 | -9.44% | $39.07 | $35.39 |
| 2010 | +51.90% | $25.72 | $39.07 |
| 2009 | +93.13% | $13.32 | $25.72 |
| 2008 | -43.44% | $23.55 | $13.32 |
| 2007 | +17.96% | $19.96 | $23.55 |
| 2006 | +24.83% | $15.99 | $19.96 |
| 2005 | +2.92% | $15.54 | $15.99 |
| 2004 | +17.71% | $13.20 | $15.54 |
| 2003 | +42.85% | $9.24 | $13.20 |
| 2002 | -3.83% | $9.61 | $9.24 |
| 2001 | +5.73% | $9.09 | $9.61 |
| 2000 | +8.03% | $8.41 | $9.09 |
| 1999 | -4.35% | $8.80 | $8.41 |
| 1998 | +14.12% | $7.71 | $8.80 |
| 1997 | -26.93% | $10.55 | $7.71 |
| 1996 | +14.85% | $9.18 | $10.55 |
| 1995 | -5.14% | $9.68 | $9.18 |
| 1994 | +12.77% | $8.59 | $9.68 |
| 1993 | +14.41% | $7.50 | $8.59 |
| 1992 | +4.25% | $7.20 | $7.50 |
| 1991 | +96.47% | $3.66 | $7.20 |
| 1990 | -3.85% | $3.81 | $3.66 |
| 1989 | +6.66% | $3.57 | $3.81 |
| 1988 | +50.71% | $2.37 | $3.57 |
| 1987 | +65.59% | $1.43 | $2.37 |
| 1986 | +60.46% | $0.89 | $1.43 |
| 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% | $1.13 | $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: 3/24/2026