Nordson Corp. has recently released its 10-K report, detailing its business operations and financial performance. The company engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems for dispensing, applying, and controlling adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, and other fluids. It operates through three segments: Industrial Precision Solutions, Medical and Fluid Solutions, and Advanced Technology Solutions. The company markets its products through direct sales force, distributors, and sales representatives. Nordson Corp. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio.
In the 10-K report, Nordson Corp. discussed its critical accounting policies and estimates, including revenue recognition, business combinations, goodwill, pension plan in the United States, and income taxes. The company emphasized the importance of management's assumptions and judgments in preparing financial statements, as these factors can significantly impact reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses.
The report also provided a detailed comparison of the company's results of operations for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2025, and October 31, 2024. Nordson Corp. reported a 3.8% increase in sales, reaching $2,791,687, compared to $2,689,921 in the previous year. The gross margin remained steady at 55.2%, while operating profit increased by 5.6% to $711,725. Net income for the year amounted to $484,474, reflecting a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Furthermore, the report outlined the net sales for the company's segments, showing changes in organic sales, acquisitions/divestitures, and currency impact. The Industrial Precision Solutions segment experienced a 5.1% organic sales decrease, while the Medical and Fluid Solutions segment saw a 3.1% organic sales decrease due to the divestiture of a medical contract manufacturing business product line. However, the Advanced Technology Solutions segment achieved a 4.1% organic sales increase driven by robust growth in electronics dispense product lines and electronic processing.
Additionally, the report provided a breakdown of net sales by region, with sales outside the United States accounting for 66.9% of total sales in 2025. The Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions experienced varying organic sales changes, acquisitions/divestitures, and currency impacts.
In terms of profitability, the report detailed the Segment EBITDA for the IPS, MFS, and ATS segments, and a reconciliation to consolidated operating profit. The company's operating profit increased by 5.6%, reaching $711,725, driven by improvements in the segments' performance.
Today the company's shares have moved 0.78% to a price of $237.39. For the full picture, make sure to review NORDSON CORP's 10-K report.
