NDSN
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Nordson Corporation (NDSN) closed at $262.73 as of 2026-03-20, trading 15.2% above its 200-week moving average of $228.01. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 17.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 63, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.45 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, NDSN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NDSN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +30.8%.
With a market cap of $14.7 billion, NDSN is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.5%. Return on equity stands at 17.5%, a solid level. The stock trades at 4.7x book value.
NDSN is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 125.00%.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NDSN would have grown to $3538, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.3% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming NDSN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 12.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NDSN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NDSN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying NDSN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.3% after 12 months (median +24.0%), compared to +17.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 88% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +45.1% vs +31.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NDSN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NDSN has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +30.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1981 | Jan 1983 | 82 | 42.2% | -38.6% | +28574.2% |
| Dec 1983 | Jan 1984 | 2 | 2.7% | -4.8% | +31331.3% |
| Jan 1984 | Aug 1984 | 29 | 29.9% | +8.8% | +31947.6% |
| Sep 1984 | Sep 1984 | 1 | 0.3% | -4.4% | +31947.6% |
| Dec 1984 | Dec 1984 | 2 | 0.3% | +9.1% | +32918.8% |
| Aug 1985 | Nov 1985 | 12 | 6.6% | +87.5% | +33950.6% |
| Dec 1985 | Dec 1985 | 1 | 0.2% | +74.2% | +32425.9% |
| Aug 1990 | Nov 1990 | 13 | 12.7% | +41.9% | +8905.9% |
| Jul 1996 | Sep 1996 | 10 | 3.6% | +23.3% | +3066.7% |
| Mar 1997 | Jun 1997 | 11 | 12.4% | -4.4% | +2885.4% |
| Oct 1997 | Jan 1999 | 63 | 18.8% | -0.2% | +3057.7% |
| Aug 1999 | May 2000 | 40 | 28.0% | +31.6% | +2975.3% |
| Mar 2001 | Mar 2001 | 1 | 3.9% | +25.2% | +2949.2% |
| Sep 2001 | Dec 2001 | 11 | 14.6% | +16.1% | +3334.7% |
| Jun 2002 | Oct 2002 | 18 | 11.7% | +1.2% | +2797.7% |
| Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 | 1 | 0.6% | +28.3% | +2720.6% |
| Dec 2002 | Mar 2003 | 14 | 15.1% | +48.8% | +2899.3% |
| Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 | 1 | 0.3% | +49.9% | +2743.2% |
| May 2003 | Jul 2003 | 6 | 5.0% | +62.9% | +2852.2% |
| Jul 2003 | Aug 2003 | 5 | 6.3% | +74.0% | +2813.0% |
| Sep 2008 | Aug 2009 | 44 | 52.9% | +23.7% | +1351.8% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 9 | 6.5% | +49.7% | +372.7% |
| Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | 11 | 18.4% | +70.1% | +363.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 14.7% | +90.1% | +161.6% |
| Dec 2024 | Sep 2025 | 41 | 22.8% | +5.5% | +18.5% |
| Average | 17 | — | +30.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NDSN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Nordson Corporation (NDSN) is currently 15.2% above its 200-week moving average of $228.01. It would need to fall to $228.01 to cross below the line.
What is NDSN's 200-week moving average price?
Nordson Corporation's 200-week moving average is $228.01 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NDSN drops below its 200-week moving average?
NDSN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +30.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is NDSN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NDSN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 63. Free cash flow yield is 3.5%. Return on equity is 17.5%. Price-to-book is 4.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NDSN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in NDSN would have grown to $3538, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 11.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. NDSN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NDSN pay a dividend?
Yes. Nordson Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 125.00%. It is also a Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20