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Nordson vs Symbotic: NDSN and SYM compared
Nordson is the larger company: $818M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $721M for Symbotic (Q3 FY26). Symbotic is growing faster (+22% against +10% a year earlier). Nordson is more profitable, with an operating margin of 27.3% against 4.6%.
Where the money goes: NDSN and SYM
Nordson (NDSN) · Q3 FY26
Nordson, Q3 FY26: revenue $818M (+10% year over year), operating margin 27.3%, net earnings $153M, operating cash flow $249M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Symbotic (SYM) · Q3 FY26
Symbotic, Q3 FY26: revenue $721M (+22% year over year), operating margin 4.6%, net earnings $11.7M, operating cash flow −$147M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Nordson (NDSN) | Symbotic (SYM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $818M | $721M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +22% |
| Gross margin | — | 22.3% |
| Operating margin | 27.3% | 4.6% |
| Net earnings | $153M | $11.7M |
| Net margin | 18.7% | 1.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $249M | −$147M |
| Free cash flow | $237M | — |
| Market value | $17.4B | $4.9B |
| P/E | 31.3× | 78.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $349.71 | $61.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Symbotic
- Systems: $671M (93%)
- Operation services: $37.1M (5%)
- Software maintenance and support: $12.8M (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Nordson or Symbotic?
Nordson is the larger company: $818M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $721M for Symbotic (Q3 FY26).
Is Nordson or Symbotic growing faster?
Symbotic is growing faster (+22% against +10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Nordson or Symbotic?
Nordson is more profitable, with an operating margin of 27.3% against 4.6%.
More: Nordson earnings · how Nordson makes money · Symbotic earnings · how Symbotic makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 20, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.