Free Cash Flow for Nordson (NDSN)
Free Cash Flow for Nordson (NDSN): headline value $646.31M · YoY +34.4%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$646.31M
YoY change
+34.4%
5Y CAGR
+7.9%
Peak year (2025)
$661.12M
Latest annual
$661.12M
Free Cash Flow history chart for Nordson (NDSN) from 1989 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Nordson (NDSN) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $661.12M | +34.4% | ||
| 2024 | $491.78M | -18.9% | ||
| 2023 | $606.70M | +31.4% | ||
| 2022 | $461.70M | -9.0% | ||
| 2021 | $507.62M | +12.3% | ||
| 2020 | $451.89M | +41.8% | ||
| 2019 | $318.65M | -23.2% | ||
| 2018 | $414.85M | +49.2% | ||
| 2017 | $278.12M | +2.9% | ||
| 2016 | $270.31M | +35.2% | ||
| 2015 | $199.86M | -18.3% | ||
| 2014 | $244.58M | +10.6% | ||
| 2013 | $221.16M | -9.2% | ||
| 2012 | $243.44M | +7.5% | ||
| 2011 | $226.49M | +81.4% | ||
| 2010 | $124.88M | -20.0% | ||
| 2009 | $156.16M | +78.2% | ||
| 2008 | $87.66M | -6.0% | ||
| 2007 | $93.23M | -13.4% | ||
| 2006 | $107.67M | +4.1% | ||
| 2005 | $103.44M | +5.7% | ||
| 2004 | $97.88M | +22.4% | ||
| 2003 | $79.98M | -32.8% | ||
| 2002 | $119.00M | +136.7% | ||
| 2001 | $50.28M | -18.0% | ||
| 2000 | $61.33M | +581.5% | ||
| 1999 | $9.00M | -83.6% | ||
| 1998 | $54.80M | +51.0% | ||
| 1997 | $36.30M | -507.9% | ||
| 1996 | -$8.90M | -152.0% | ||
| 1995 | $17.10M | -35.2% | ||
| 1994 | $26.40M | -42.2% | ||
| 1993 | $45.70M | +66.8% | ||
| 1992 | $27.40M | -1.1% | ||
| 1991 | $27.70M | +17.9% | ||
| 1990 | $23.50M | -421.9% | ||
| 1989 | -$7.30M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Nordson's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of Nordson (NDSN) free cash flow is $661.12M – surged 34.4% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Nordson free cash flow delivered a +7.9% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak free cash flow at $661.12M, with the historical low of -$8.90M recorded in 1996.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Nordson (NDSN) ranks 8th; the peer median for free cash flow is $5.45B.
Nordson Free Cash Flow by Year
Nordson Free Cash Flow 2025: $661.12M
Nordson free cash flow in 2025 was $661.12M, surged 34.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Nordson Free Cash Flow 2024: $491.78M
Nordson free cash flow in 2024 was $491.78M, declined 18.9% below 2023.
Nordson Free Cash Flow 2023: $606.70M
Nordson free cash flow in 2023 was $606.70M, surged 31.4% from 2022.
Nordson Free Cash Flow 2022: $461.70M
Nordson free cash flow in 2022 was $461.70M, declined 9.0% below 2021.
Nordson Free Cash Flow 2021: $507.62M
Nordson free cash flow in 2021 was $507.62M.
See more financial history for Nordson (NDSN).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Nordson, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $10.27B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.94B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $7.26B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $5.50B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $5.39B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $4.47B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $3.23B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | -$1.88B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nordson's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Nordson (NDSN) is $646.31M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Nordson free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Nordson (NDSN) free cash flow changed +34.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Nordson free cash flow?
Nordson (NDSN) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +7.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Nordson free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Nordson free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $661.12M in 2025.
What was Nordson free cash flow in 2024?
Nordson (NDSN) free cash flow in 2024 was $491.78M.
What was Nordson free cash flow in 2025?
Nordson (NDSN) free cash flow in 2025 was $661.12M.
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