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Nordson
🇺🇸 NASDAQ:NDSN
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Jan 31

Nordson Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Nordson reported a decline in revenue and net income, with lower organic sales but strong backlog growth.

Key Takeaways

Nordson Corporation reported Q1 FY25 revenue of $615 million, a 2.8% decline year-over-year. Net income was $95 million, with EPS at $1.65 and adjusted EPS at $2.06. Despite lower organic sales, backlog grew 15% during the quarter, and order entry showed signs of improvement.

Revenue declined 2.8% year-over-year to $615 million.

Net income was $95 million, down from $110 million last year.

Adjusted EPS fell 7% to $2.06 per share.

Backlog increased by 15%, showing strong future demand.

Total Revenue
$615M
Previous year: $633M
-2.8%
EPS
$2.06
Previous year: $2.21
-6.8%
EBITDA
$188M
Previous year: $197M
-4.3%
Gross Margin
54.6%
Previous year: 55%
-0.7%
Backlog Growth
15%
Gross Profit
$336M
Previous year: $348M
-3.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$130M
Previous year: $136M
-4.2%
Free Cash Flow
$138M
Previous year: $165M
-16.4%
Total Assets
$5.87B
Previous year: $5.25B
+11.9%

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Forward Guidance

Nordson expects Q2 FY25 revenue between $650M and $690M, with adjusted EPS projected between $2.30 and $2.50.

Positive Outlook

  • Order entry momentum improved throughout the quarter.
  • Backlog growth of 15% positions the company for future revenue gains.
  • Strong operational execution despite weaker sales environment.
  • Diversified portfolio helps mitigate end-market volatility.
  • Confidence in long-term growth due to capital investment demand.

Challenges Ahead

  • Macroeconomic conditions remain uncertain and volatile.
  • Organic sales trends continue to be weak in key segments.
  • Medical interventional solutions face ongoing customer destocking.
  • Foreign exchange rates negatively impacted revenue growth.
  • Acquisition-related amortization affects reported earnings.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income