Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.15
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
37.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
37 years
NDSN Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
37 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is rising.
NDSN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$3.15
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak37 years
3Y CAGR19.7%
5Y CAGR20.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return54.0%
5Y Total Return44.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,39610Y ago$40,28420Y ago$110,496
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NDSN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
NDSN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Nordson Corporation distributes 37.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NDSN has raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 19.7% and 5-year CAGR of 20.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NDSN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 44.0%, with dividends contributing 6.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $40,284 today.
NDSN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$13.33
Avg/Payment$0.6665
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026Latest | $0.8200 | — | 1.21% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.8200 | — | 1.34% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.8200 | ↑ +5.1% | 1.39% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 1.46% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 1.47% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 1.42% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.7800 | ↑ +14.7% | 1.10% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| May 20, 2024 | $0.6800 | — | 1.01% | Jun 4, 2024 |
NDSN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
37.0% payout
Streak
37Y
20.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSNNordson Corporation | $16.0B | 1.1% | 37.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
1st  ITWIllinois Tool Works … | $75.1B | 2.3% | 58.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  GGGGraco Inc. | $13.3B | 1.3% | 35.1% | 20 | Sustainable |
3rd  IEXIDEX Corporation | $16.2B | 1.3% | 44.0% | 23 | Sustainable |
 ROPRoper Technologies, … | $36.1B | 0.9% | 23.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
 DHRDanaher Corporation | $123.8B | 0.7% | 24.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 GTLSChart Industries, In… | $9.9B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.5B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
NDSN Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.82 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $3.98 | 86.0% | 5 | $8.51 | 46.8% | 2.14x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $2.14 | -19.5% | 3 | $8.11 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $2.66 | 14.7% | 4 | $8.46 | 31.4% | 3.18x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $2.32 | 28.9% | 4 | $8.81 | 26.3% | 3.80x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.80 | 16.9% | 4 | $7.74 | 23.3% | 4.30x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $1.54 | 5.5% | 4 | $4.27 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $1.46 | 12.3% | 4 | $5.79 | 25.2% | 3.97x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $1.30 | 14.0% | 4 | $6.40 | 20.3% | 4.92x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $1.14 | 11.8% | 4 | $5.08 | 22.4% | 4.46x | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonNDSN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NDSN stock.
How much dividend does NDSN pay per share?
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.15 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NDSN's next ex-dividend date?
NDSN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NDSN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NDSN's dividend safe?
NDSN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.0% and FCF payout ratio of +27.7%. With 37 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is NDSN a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Nordson Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 37 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NDSN pay dividends?
Nordson Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.15 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NDSN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NDSN five years ago would be worth approximately $14,396 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NDSN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NDSN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.