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SEC filingNordson Corporation reported Q1 2026 revenue of $669.5 million, with net income of $133.4 million and diluted EPS of $2.00. Operating profit was $166.4 million, representing an operating margin of 24.9%. The company generated $140.4 million in operating cash flow, with free cash flow of $122.9 million after accounting for $17.5 million in capital expenditures. The balance sheet shows total assets of $5.96 billion, with $1.25 billion in current assets and $460.0 million in current liabilities. Long-term debt stands at $1.94 billion, while shareholders' equity totals $3.11 billion. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $11.9 million during the quarter to $108.4 million. The company paid $45.8 million in dividends and repurchased $86.0 million in treasury shares during the period.
Nordson Corporation reported Q1 2026 financial results with revenue of $669.5 million and net income of $133.4 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $2.00. Operating profit was $166.4 million, representing an operating margin of 24.9%. The company generated $140.4 million in operating cash flow during the quarter. Gross profit was $366.2 million with a gross margin of 54.7%. The balance sheet shows total assets of $5.96 billion, including $1.25 billion in current assets and $3.33 billion in goodwill. Shareholders' equity stands at $3.11 billion.
Revenue for Q1 2026 was $669.5 million. Cost of sales was $303.3 million, resulting in gross profit of $366.2 million. Selling and administrative expenses totaled $199.7 million. No segment breakdown or geographic mix data was provided in the available financial data. The company's revenue performance reflects its core operations across its business segments, though specific segment contributions are not disclosed in the provided data.
Gross margin for Q1 2026 was 54.7%, calculated from revenue of $669.5 million and cost of sales of $303.3 million. Operating margin was 24.9%, derived from operating profit of $166.4 million. Net income margin was 19.9% based on net income of $133.4 million. The cost structure shows selling and administrative expenses of $199.7 million, representing 29.8% of revenue. Interest expense was $23.1 million, while interest and investment income was $0.4 million.
Operating cash flow was $140.4 million for Q1 2026, with net income of $133.4 million adjusted for non-cash items including $36.6 million in amortization of intangibles. Investing activities used $17.7 million, primarily for $17.5 million in property, plant and equipment additions. Free cash flow was $122.9 million. Financing activities used $112.2 million, including $86.0 million for treasury share purchases and $45.8 million for dividends paid. The balance sheet shows total debt of $1.94 billion in long-term debt plus $54.3 million in current maturities. The current ratio is 2.72 based on $1.25 billion in current assets and $460.0 million in current liabilities.
No forward-looking statements, management guidance, strategic priorities, or specific risk factors are disclosed in the provided financial data. The filing presents historical financial results for Q1 2026 ending January 31, 2026, without commentary on future expectations, market conditions, or strategic initiatives. Investors should refer to the complete 10-Q filing for any management discussion and analysis of future prospects.