Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Nordson shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Nordson stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 3.5 million shares (6.22% of the company), worth about $1.12 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 40.0%.
In Q2 2026, 778 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $13.00 billion.
Insiders reported 83 transactions in the last two years: 16 sales worth $26.40 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 1, 2026 (Clayton Annette K, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 1, 2026.
Nordson Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Nordson shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 3.5 million | 6.22% | $1.1B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 3.3 million | 5.99% | $1.1B |
| State Street Corporation | 3.0 million | 5.34% | $957.0M |
| Jennifer A Savage5.288 % | 2.9 million | 5.29% | $948.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 2.4 million | 4.24% | $759.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 1.9 million | 3.42% | $613.0M |
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 1.7 million | 3.08% | $551.0M |
| Eaton Vance Management | 1.4 million | 2.55% | $456.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 1.3 million | 2.37% | $424.0M |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 840,395 | 1.51% | $270.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Nordson institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 778 | – | $13.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 727 | 41.3 million | $11.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 703 | 42.6 million | $10.2B |
| Q3 2025 | 654 | 43.0 million | $9.8B |
| Q2 2025 | 629 | 44.0 million | $9.4B |
| Q1 2025 | 620 | 42.9 million | $8.7B |
| Q4 2024 | 630 | 42.4 million | $8.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 629 | 42.8 million | $11.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Nordson insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Annette K | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 283.20 per share. | $76,464 |
| Mapes Christopher L | Apr 30, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 288.45 per share. | $12,403 |
| Deford John A | Apr 30, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 288.45 per share. | $25,095 |
| Subramanian Srinivas | Apr 17, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 280.00 per share. | $868,000 |
| Subramanian Srinivas | Apr 17, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 107.65 per share. | $204,535 |
| Morris Milton Mayo | Apr 15, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 273.87 per share. | $67,098 |
| Hall Justin E | Apr 8, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 275.82 per share. | $197,487 |
| Nagarajan Sundaram | Feb 24, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 293.26 per share. | $12.3M |
| Kelley Joseph P | Feb 24, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 291.49 - 295.26 per share. | $2.6M |
| Nagarajan Sundaram | Feb 24, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 165.21 per share. | $6.9M |
| Kelley Joseph P | Feb 24, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 189.72 - 201.50 per share. | $1.6M |
| Kelley Joseph P | Feb 23, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 289.00 - 290.40 per share. | $6.7M |
Newest 12 of 83 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Nordson stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.22% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (5.99%) and State Street Corporation (5.34%).
How many institutions own Nordson stock?
778 institutional holdings reports listed Nordson shares in Q2 2026 worth $13.00 billion.
Are Nordson insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 16 sales and no purchases (83 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 1, 2026.
