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NDSN

Nordson Corporation

NDSN39 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.14%

Annual Dividend

$3.28

Payout Ratio

35%

5-Yr Growth

15.2%

Ex-Date

Mar 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

NDSN Dividend Safety Score

97/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak38 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage35% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage32% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.62
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is NDSN a good dividend stock?

Yes

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.14% ($3.28/yr), with 39 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 39 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (35%)
  • Strong 15.2% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.14%
Payout Ratio
35%
Annual Dividend
$3.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
15.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 19, 2026
Years of Growth
39
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.98
Market Cap
$16.0B
P/E Ratio
30.6
5-Yr Total Return
30%
52-Week Range
$207.08 – $305.28
Dividend Safety
A · 97/100
Ever Cut?
No
NDSN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Mar 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $3.28 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$82.00
Annual$328.00
Monthly avg$27.33