Nordson Corporation stock research
FY2026 Q2
Nordson (NDSN) Gross Margin & Quarterly History
Explore Nordson Corporation (NDSN) gross margin from 2023 through the latest reported quarter, using SEC-sourced revenue, gross profit, and direct costs.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Apr 30, 2026 · FY2026 Q2
Revenue, gross profit, and cost of revenue all increased in the current quarter. Gross margin declined slightly, as cost of revenue grew at a higher rate than revenue.
- The relative growth of cost of revenue compared to revenue is the strongest observable driver. Cost of revenue increased at a faster pace, leading to a slight weakening in gross margin.
- Compared to the preceding quarter, revenue and gross profit were higher, but gross margin was slightly lower. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue and gross profit also improved, while gross margin was slightly weakened.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
54.5%
Gross profit
$404.1M
Revenue
$740.8M
Cost of revenue
$336.8M
Quarter-over-quarter change
-0.1 pts
Year-over-year change
-0.2 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $741.5M | $406.5M | $335.0M | 54.8% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $751.8M | $423.5M | $328.4M | 56.3% |
| Jan 31, 2026 | $669.5M | $366.1M | $303.3M | 54.7% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $740.8M | $404.1M | $336.8M | 54.5% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Jan 31, 2026
-0.1 pts
Year-over-year change
Apr 30, 2025
-0.2 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The relative growth of cost of revenue compared to revenue is the strongest observable driver. Cost of revenue increased at a faster pace, leading to a slight weakening in gross margin.
Compared to the preceding quarter, revenue and gross profit were higher, but gross margin was slightly lower. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue and gross profit also improved, while gross margin was slightly weakened.
Monitor the relationship between cost of revenue and revenue growth to see if gross margin continues to face pressure.
Peer context
Latest available gross margins for related public companies.
| Company | Gross margin |
|---|---|
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN) | 54.5% |