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10-K annual report · filed Dec 17, 2025

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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Nordson Corporation (NDSN) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Dec 17, 2025. It reported revenue of $2.8B (+3.8% year over year) and net income of $484M.

  • Top risk flagged: Cybersecurity risk managed by CISO with continuous monitoring and third-party assessments, reporting directly to CEO and Board

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$2.8B
+3.8% YoY
Net income
$484M
+3.7% YoY
Operating margin
25.5%
+0.4 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$8.51
+4.9% YoY
ROE
15.9%
−0.0 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$719M
+29.3% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the Nordson Corporation (NDSN) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

Nordson Corporation FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model: precision technology products and systems for dispensing, applying, controlling adhesives, coatings, polymers, biomaterials, and testing/inspection in diverse end markets
  • No new segments introduced; continued emphasis on strategic growth via Ascend strategy focusing on data-driven NBS Next framework and Owner Mindset structure
  • Shift toward leveraging data segmentation for targeted profitable growth and acquisition strategy to diversify into high-growth end markets
  • Employee count stable at approximately 8,000 worldwide as of October 31, 2025, with operations in 35+ countries generating 67% revenue outside US
  • Noteworthy: Since 1989, Nordson donated over $183 million and employees contributed 117,000+ volunteer hours, highlighting sustained community investment

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $2.79B, up 3.8% YoY from $2.69B in 2024; IPS down 4.8%, MFS up 20.1%, ATS up 4.9% total change including acquisitions/currency
  • Operating profit $712M, up 5.6% YoY from $674M; segment EBITDA margin 34.1% vs 33.7% in 2024; gross margin steady at 55.2%
  • Best segment: MFS EBITDA margin 37.3% up 40bps, worst: IPS EBITDA margin 37.1% down 10bps due to lower organic sales
  • Cash flow: Operating cash $719M up $163M; capex $58M down $6M; share repurchases $306M vs $33M prior year; dividends paid $179M up $18M; net debt reduced by $224M
  • Outlook/risk: Strong liquidity with $108M cash, $935M credit lines; risks include global economic downturn, trade policy changes, currency fluctuations, geopolitical unrest

Risk Factors

  • Cybersecurity risk managed by CISO with continuous monitoring and third-party assessments, reporting directly to CEO and Board
  • Vice President, Information Systems and Technology oversees global IT operations with 25+ years' experience, ensuring strategic technology direction
  • Audit Committee regularly reviews IT systems and cybersecurity risks, integrating risk management into enterprise governance
  • Potential operational disruption from cybersecurity incidents, mitigated by adherence to industry standards and vulnerability assessments

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