NDSN monthly performance report
View NDSN's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NDSN monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Nordson Corporation (NDSN) closed September 2026 at $311.57, down 3.15% for the month and +36.88% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NDSN is +29.59%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +10.73% versus its 200-day moving average ($281.39), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NDSN has underperformed the S&P 500 by −37.03%, with a relative strength index reading of 78.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Nordson Corporation ended September 2026 at $311.57, posting a monthly return of −3.15%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.46%.
The current quarter stands at +3.27% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +10.73% versus the 200-day moving average ($281.39).
Year-to-date, NDSN is +29.59% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +17.89%. The stock is currently −8.12% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −39.94%.
| Period | NDSN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.05% | −0.12% | +0.06% |
| 1 Week | −0.92% | −0.34% | −0.58% |
| 1 Month | −3.15% | −0.70% | −2.46% |
| 3 Months | +6.37% | +2.80% | +3.58% |
| 6 Months | +16.44% | +13.85% | +2.59% |
| YTD | +29.59% | +11.70% | +17.89% |
| 12 Months | +36.88% | +15.01% | +21.86% |
| 3 Years | +34.66% | +71.69% | −37.03% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2026 | +14.18% |
| #2 | Dec 2023 | +12.25% |
| #3 | May 2025 | +11.83% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +10.70% |
| #5 | Apr 2026 | +8.42% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −19.83% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −9.33% |
| #3 | May 2024 | −9.09% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −8.59% |
| #5 | Apr 2025 | −6.02% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +6.27% |
| Q3 2025 | +5.87% |
| Q4 2025 | +5.94% |
| Q1 2026 | +10.66% |
| Q2 2026 | +13.39% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +3.27% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +11.12% |
| 2024 | −20.79% |
| 2025 | +14.91% |
| 2026 | +29.59% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $339.12 (2026-08-26) |
| 52-Week Low | $220.47 (2025-09-25) |
| Current Price | $311.57 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $281.39 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +10.73% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −39.94% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.12% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 78.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −37.03% |
| RS Peak | 106.6 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 63.5 (Aug 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NDSN's return for this report period?
NDSN returned −3.15% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has NDSN outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NDSN: +29.59% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is NDSN's 12-month return?
+36.88% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NDSN above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +10.73% versus 200DMA ($281.39).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−39.94% on 2025-04-08.