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Nordson $NDSN reports Q3 EPS $2.49 ex-items vs FactSet $2.44 [10 est, $2.38-2.47]
Q3 constant currency sales +7%, organic growth +4%
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(for segment sales and ebit trends, see our public viz)

Maintaining guidance range suggests an increase in the organic growth forecast with FX a greater headwind. Expect Q4 sales +15% constant currency and EPS growth >20%.

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Discussed CyberOptics $CYBE acquisition, expected to close Q1 FY23. Fits into Nordson's strategy of selling critical components into broader systems.

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For more on $NDSN, see our May 2022 core portfolio insight (link to blog post here):

Founded in 1954 by Walter, Eric, and Evan Nord in Amherst, Ohio, Nordson is a $12 billion market cap company today that sells hoses, nozzles, valves, pumps, and more to industrial customers. These industrial customers have production lines with large systems that require the critical, but low unit cost, components that Nordson makes. Nordson has over $2.3 billion of revenue and more than 7,500 employees in 35 countries. It is on its 58th consecutive year of increasing the annual dividend, displaying the dependability of the company. CEO Sundaram Nagarajan joined Nordson in August 2019 after spending 23 years at Illinois Tool Works. [1] [2]

What makes Nordson a GPM Grade Company? First off is the focus on long-term sustainable growth. Over the last 10 years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for sales is 7% and free cash flow (FCF) is 8%. Nordson's Industrial Solutions typically grows at a low-single-digits percentage rate, while its Technology Solutions grows faster in the high-single- to low-double-digits percentage rate. [1] [2]

Next, Nordson sells niche products with high barriers to entry. Its components are mission critical to the larger systems that contain them. Since these components are highly integrated and under constant use on production lines, the components eventually wear out, requiring replacement. Switching to a cheaper competitor would not make sense because the production line would have to be shut down, rendering any cost savings useless. This makes Nordson a predictable business, giving us confidence in forecasting in the long-term. Its aftermarket consumable parts account for 55% of total revenues, providing reliable & growing cash flows. [1] [2]

Nordson has solid growth opportunities beyond its dependable industrial business. The new CEO introduced the "Ascend" strategy which focuses on sustained organic growth while accelerating acquisitions in the Technology Solutions space. Management plans on shifting product mix so that Technology Solutions increases to 60% of total revenue, from 45% today. Nordson sees especially high growth within its Medical end market due to an aging population, more non-invasive surgeries (requires many single-use products), and medical OEM (original equipment manufacturer) outsourcing. Nordson has a stake in growing trends like Electric Vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing, factory automation, and more. Nordson's goal is for more than $3 billion of revenue by 2025, which includes 4% organic growth and 3% growth from acquisitions. [1] [2]

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