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Jan 31, 2021

Nordson Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a solid start to the year with organic sales growth and significant profit margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Nordson Corporation reported a 6% increase in sales to $527 million and a 48% increase in earnings per share to $1.32 for the fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2021. The growth was driven by strength in consumer non-durable and industrial end markets. The company expects full year sales growth of 4% to 6% and diluted earnings per share in the range of $6.30 to $6.70.

Sales increased by 6% compared to the prior year, reaching $527 million.

Operating profit increased by 39% over the prior year, representing 21% of sales.

Earnings per diluted share increased by 48% over the prior year, reaching $1.32.

Backlog entering the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was approximately $495 million, an increase of 7% compared to the same period a year ago.

Total Revenue
$527M
Previous year: $495M
+6.4%
EPS
$1.32
Previous year: $0.89
+48.3%
EBITDA
$135M
Previous year: $101M
+33.8%
Gross Profit
$290M
Previous year: $263M
+10.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$226M
Previous year: $115M
+96.1%
Free Cash Flow
$135M
Previous year: $102M
+32.2%
Total Assets
$3.68B
Previous year: $3.55B
+3.7%

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Nordson Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The company expects fiscal 2021 full year sales growth of 4% to 6% and full year diluted earnings per share in the range of $6.30 to $6.70.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income