NDSN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

NDSN has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 3.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.38%
Payout Ratio 30.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 21.94%
Consistency Lifetime 99.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.68%
Payout FCF 27.9%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 68.02%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SNA 18,979 M 2.67% 5.21%
FIP 552 M 2.41% 5.49%
SU 179,390 M 3.30% 3.53%
MLI 15,402 M 1.12% 6.65%
ITW 71,954 M 2.50% 3.76%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ATMU 4,423 M 110.00% 100.0%
CDRE 1,346 M 47.63% 99.2%
MLI 15,402 M 40.04% 63.7%
ESAB 5,501 M 36.32% 100.0%
FIP 552 M 58.74% 98.0%
Quality Dividend Peers in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components MLI Mueller Industries
1.12% Yield GRC Gorman-Rupp
1.89% Yield
NDSN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 2026-04-03 Quarterly 0.82 0% 0.31%
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.82 0% 0.35%
2025-09-11 2025-09-11 2025-09-25 Quarterly 0.82 +5.1% 0.37%
2025-06-18 2025-06-19 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.37%
2025-03-20 2025-03-20 2025-04-03 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.38%
2025-01-02 2025-01-02 2025-01-16 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.37%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.78 +14.7% 0.3%
2024-05-20 2024-05-21 2024-06-04 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.25%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-05 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.26%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.27%
2023-08-21 2023-08-22 2023-09-05 Quarterly 0.68 +4.6% 0.29%
2023-05-22 2023-05-23 2023-06-06 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.3%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-07 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.27%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.28%
2022-08-22 2022-08-23 2022-09-06 Quarterly 0.65 +27.5% 0.27%
2022-05-23 2022-05-24 2022-06-07 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.25%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-08 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.22%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2022-01-04 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.21%
2021-08-23 2021-08-24 2021-09-07 Quarterly 0.51 +30.8% 0.22%
2021-05-24 2021-05-25 2021-06-08 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.19%
2021-02-22 2021-02-23 2021-03-09 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-08 Quarterly 0.39 +2.6% N/A
2020-05-22 2020-05-26 2020-06-09 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-12-19 2019-12-20 2020-01-07 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.38 +8.6% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-11 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-02-25 2019-02-26 2019-03-12 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-12-20 2018-12-21 2019-01-08 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.35 +16.7% N/A
2018-05-25 2018-05-29 2018-06-12 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-12-18 2017-12-19 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-05 Quarterly 0.3 +11.1% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-13 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2017-02-16 2017-02-21 2017-03-07 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2016-08-19 2016-08-23 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.27 +12.5% N/A
2016-05-25 2016-05-27 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-02-19 2016-02-23 2016-03-08 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-08-21 2015-08-25 2015-09-08 Quarterly 0.24 +9.1% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-26 2015-06-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-02-20 2015-02-24 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-12-17 2014-12-19 2014-01-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-08-22 2014-08-26 2014-09-09 Quarterly 0.22 +22.2% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2014-02-21 2014-02-25 2014-03-11 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2014-01-07 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A

NDSN Dividend FAQ

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) is an Ohio-based industrial technology firm specializing in precision dispensing, fluid management, and quality control systems. The company operates through three primary segments-Industrial Precision Solutions, Medical and Fluid Solutions, and Advanced Technology Solutions-serving diverse end markets including consumer non-durables, medical device manufacturing, and electronics.

What is the Dividend Yield of NDSN?

As of May 2026, NDSN's dividend yield is 1.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.24 USD by the current share price of 274.88.

Does NDSN pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, NDSN paid a dividend of 3.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-19 and the payout was 0.82 USD.

How often does NDSN pay dividends?

NDSN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NDSN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-19.

NDSN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NDSN for the next payments are between 0.824 (+0.5%) and 0.902 (+10.0%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.27%.

Will NDSN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.82 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nordson (NDSN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NDSN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nordson (NDSN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NDSN?

NDSN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.9% per year. Strong growth: NDSN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NDSN?

NDSN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.68%. If you bought NDSN's shares at 192.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.68% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NDSN?

NDSN Payout Consistency is 99.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Nordson has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NDSN have a good Dividend Yield?

NDSN's 1.38% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NDSN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NDSN is 30.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NDSN?

NDSN's Overall Dividend Rating is 68.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NDSN Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in NDSN's Outstanding Shares?

Nordson's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.11% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -67.4%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has NDSN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 13, 2011 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 80,176,000 0%
1986 82,160,000 +2.47%
1987 82,360,000 +0.24%
1988 75,872,000 -7.88%
1989 74,782,600 -1.44%
1990 74,444,400 -0.45%
1991 75,652,200 +1.62%
1992 76,296,300 +0.85%
1993 75,625,000 -0.88%
1994 75,600,000 -0.03%
1995 73,400,000 -2.91%
1996 72,000,000 -1.91%
1997 68,900,000 -4.31%
1998 66,600,000 -3.34%
1999 67,200,000 +0.9%
2000 65,900,000 -1.93%
2001 66,500,000 +0.91%
2002 67,300,000 +1.2%
2003 68,300,000 +1.49%
2004 74,100,000 +8.49%
2005 69,800,000 -5.8%
2006 66,766,000 -4.35%
2007 67,234,000 +0.7%
2008 67,052,000 -0.27%
2009 67,330,000 +0.41%
2010 68,014,000 +1.02%
2011 68,425,000 +0.6%
2012 64,886,000 -5.17%
2013 64,866,000 -0.03%
2014 63,561,000 -2.01%
2015 59,330,000 -6.66%
2016 57,864,000 -2.47%
2017 58,301,000 +0.76%
2018 58,994,000 +1.19%
2019 58,255,000 -1.25%
2020 58,679,000 +0.73%
2021 58,792,000 +0.19%
2022 57,823,000 -1.65%
2023 57,552,000 -0.47%
2024 57,603,000 +0.09%
2025 56,417,000 -2.06%
2026 56,127,000 -0.51%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-11 02:15 UTC