Nordson reports Q3 EPS $2.73, consensus $2.64

Reports Q3 revenue $741.5M, consensus $723.6M. Nordson (NDSN) CEO Sundaram Nagarajan said, “The Nordson team responded effectively to dynamic demand conditions in key end markets and delivered on its promises, realizing solid year-over-year organic growth in the quarter. In particular, the Advanced Technology Solutions segment delivered 15% organic sales growth. Operational excellence drove strong profit performance, increasing adjusted earnings per share by 13% and EBITDA by 15%. In this final full quarter of Atrion’s first year acquisition performance, our new employees again exceeded expectations and contributed to both sales and earnings results. Also this quarter, we maintained a strong balance sheet, delivering cash flow conversion of 180% of net income that we used to reduce debt, repurchase shares and return dividends to shareholders, while continuing to invest in the company.”