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Nordson (NDSN) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Feb 19, 2026
Nordson (NDSN) reported revenue of $669M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +9% from a year earlier and -11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 24.9%, net earnings $133M (19.9% of revenue).
Nordson, Q1 FY26: revenue $669M (+9% year over year), operating margin 24.9%, net earnings $133M, operating cash flow $140M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $669M | -11% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $166M | -22% | +18% |
| Net earnings | $133M | -12% | +41% |
| Operating cash flow | $140M | -31% | -12% |
| Free cash flow | $123M | -37% | -11% |
What changed
Revenue was $669.5M in Q1 FY26, up 9% year over year and down 11% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $166.4M, a 24.9% margin (up 2.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 47% reached operating profit, above the 23% margin then. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 9%. Net earnings were $133.4M, up 41% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.9%.
Operating cash flow was $140.4M (down 12% year over year), 105% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $36.6M of depreciation and amortization and $4.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $34.4M. Capital expenditures of $17.5M left free cash flow of $122.9M.
Questions
What was Nordson's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Nordson (NDSN) reported revenue of $669M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +9% from a year earlier and -11% from the quarter before.
Was Nordson profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $166M (24.9% of revenue) and net earnings $133M.
Source: Nordson 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.