Nordson Posts All-Time Record Q3 Sales of $818 Million and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Nordson Corporation reported record fiscal third-quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2026, with sales rising 10% year-over-year to $818 million, the highest quarterly total in company history. Organic sales grew approximately 12%, with all three operating segments contributing. Earnings per diluted share reached a record $2.73, up 23% from the prior-year quarter, while adjusted EPS of $3.25 topped the prior-year adjusted figure by 19% and exceeded the high end of the company's own guidance.

EBITDA hit an all-time quarterly record of $262 million, representing 32% of sales. Backlog surged 35% compared to a year earlier, reflecting accelerating order activity. CEO Sundaram Nagarajan credited the company's Ascend Strategy, diversified portfolio, and operational discipline for the performance.

Nordson raised its full-year guidance for both sales and earnings following the results. Shares rose roughly 3.2% in premarket trading on August 20 and touched an all-time high of $317.58 during the session.