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Get filing alertsNordson reports record Q3 sales of $818M (+10% YoY), raises FY2026 guidance on 35% backlog growth
Filed August 19, 2026 · Period ending August 19, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Q3 sales reached record $818M (+10% YoY, +12% organic across all segments); adjusted EPS rose 19% to record $3.25, driven by strong electronics and medical demand.
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Backlog increased 35% year-over-year, signaling sustained customer demand heading into Q4 and supporting the raised full-year outlook.
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Full-year guidance raised to $3,035–$3,075M sales and $11.80–$12.00 adjusted EPS, positioning Nordson to exceed $3B in annual revenue for the first time.
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Advanced Technology Solutions segment posted record $220M sales (+28% YoY, +31% organic) and record $66M EBITDA (+58% YoY, 30% margin) on electronics dispense and test/inspection strength.
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Medical and Fluid Solutions achieved record $231M sales (+11% organic ex-divestiture) and record $88M EBITDA (38% margin) on engineered fluid and medical product line growth.
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Summary
Nordson delivered a strong third quarter with record sales of $818 million, up 10% year-over-year, and record adjusted earnings per share of $3.25, up 19%. The company achieved 12% organic growth across all three operating segments, with particularly robust performance in Advanced Technology Solutions (31% organic growth, 58% EBITDA increase) driven by electronics dispense and test/inspection demand. Medical and Fluid Solutions also posted records, with 11% organic growth and a 38% EBITDA margin.
The company's backlog surged 35% compared to the prior year, reflecting sustained customer demand and strong order entry momentum. Management raised full-year fiscal 2026 guidance to $3,035–$3,075 million in sales and $11.80–$12.00 in adjusted EPS, positioning Nordson to cross $3 billion in annual revenue for the first time. The combination of record quarterly results, significant backlog growth, and raised guidance indicates broad-based strength across Nordson's end markets and product lines heading into the final quarter of the fiscal year.
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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Nordson schedules webcast for Q3 FY2026 results and outlook on August 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Nordson Corporation will provide additional commentary on third quarter fiscal 2026 results and outlook during a webcast on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. eastern time, which can be accessed at https://investors.nordson.com.
Nordson announces a webcast scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. eastern time to discuss third quarter fiscal 2026 results and outlook. The webcast will be accessible at the company's investor relations website, with a replay available after the event.
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Nordson reported record Q3 FY2026 results with sales of $818M (+10% YoY) and raised full-year guidance on strong demand and 35% backlog growth.
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Sales were a quarterly record of $818 million, an increase of 10% compared to the prior year’s third quarter sales of $742 million. The third quarter 2026 sales included an organic sales increase of approximately 12% driven by growth in all segments. ... Net income was $153 million, or a record $2.73 of earnings per diluted share, compared to prior year’s third quarter net income of $126 million, or $2.22 of earnings per diluted share. ... Excluding this item and acquisition-related amortization and costs, third quarter adjusted earnings per diluted share were a record $3.25, a 19% increase from the prior year adjusted earnings per diluted share of $2.73.
Nordson delivered record third-quarter sales of $818 million, up 10% year-over-year, driven by 12% organic growth across all three segments. GAAP earnings per share rose 23% to $2.73, while adjusted EPS increased 19% to $3.25, both quarterly records. The quarter included a non-cash loss on a minority investment that reduced GAAP earnings.
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The Company enters the fourth quarter with strong demand momentum and increased backlog, up 35% over the prior year.
Nordson's backlog increased 35% compared to the prior year, signaling sustained customer demand heading into the fourth quarter. Management cited this backlog strength and order entry momentum as key drivers for raising full-year guidance.
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Medical and Fluid Solutions sales of $231 million, an all-time quarterly record, increased 5% compared to the prior year third quarter. Excluding the divestiture of the contract manufacturing business, organic sales increased 11%. The organic sales increase was driven by growth in engineered fluid solutions and medical product lines related to end market demand. EBITDA in the quarter was also a segment record $88 million, or 38% of sales, up 6% from the prior year third quarter EBITDA of $83 million.
Medical and Fluid Solutions achieved record sales of $231 million, up 5% reported (11% organic excluding a prior divestiture), driven by engineered fluid solutions and medical product lines. Segment EBITDA reached a record $88 million at a 38% margin, up 6% year-over-year, demonstrating strong profitability alongside growth.
Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Nordson disclosed Q3 fiscal 2026 financial results via press release.
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On August 19, 2026, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
Nordson announced third quarter fiscal 2026 operating results through a press release. The 8-K body provides no quantitative details; financial metrics would appear in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release.
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