Nordson Corporation
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Nordson Corporation (NDSN)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 94.2% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 77.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.43 | 4,138,179 | +4.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.22 | 3,465,215 | +0.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.34 | 2,975,009 | +2.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.24 | 2,360,166 | +0.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 3.42 | 1,906,425 | +23.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 3.08 | 1,713,620 | -16.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 2.55 | 1,418,155 | -1.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Amvescap Plc. | 2.37 | 1,318,573 | +37.4 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.03 | 1,686,088 | +0.2 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.50 | 1,390,490 | -1.3 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriman Michael J | Director | 30,437 | 10,077,691 $ | Nov 1, 2026 | direct |
| Richey Victor L Jr | Director | 21,806 | 7,219,967 $ | Nov 1, 2026 | direct |
| Jaehnert Frank M | Director | 20,983 | 6,947,471 $ | Nov 1, 2026 | direct |
| Jones Ginger M | Director | 6,927 | 2,293,530 $ | Nov 1, 2026 | direct |
| DeFord John A | Director | 6,579 | 2,178,307 $ | Nov 1, 2026 | direct |
| Mcdonough Jennifer L | EVP, GC, and Secretary | 6,346 | 2,101,161 $ | Aug 27, 2026 | direct |
| Subramanian Srinivas | Executive Vice President | 5,814 | 1,925,015 $ | Oct 31, 2026 | direct |
| Kelley Joseph P | Executive Vice President | 5,787 | 1,916,076 $ | Oct 31, 2026 | direct |
| Parmentier Jennifer A | Director | 4,897 | 1,621,397 $ | Nov 1, 2026 | direct |
| Hopgood Daniel Roy | EVP, CFO | 4,758 | 1,575,374 $ | Aug 26, 2026 | direct |
| Mapes Christopher L | Director | 3,660 | 1,211,826 $ | Nov 1, 2026 | direct |
| Morris Milton Mayo | Director | 2,848 | 942,973 $ | Nov 1, 2026 | direct |
| Rutledge Joseph M | VP, CAO | 2,134 | 706,567 $ | Sep 15, 2026 | direct |
| Hall Justin E | EVP | 1,397 | 462,547 $ | Sep 1, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Morris Milton Mayo | Director | Other | 583 | 322.67 | 188,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | DeFord John A | Director | Other | 583 | 322.67 | 188,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Mapes Christopher L | Director | Other | 583 | 322.67 | 188,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Merriman Michael J | Director | Other | 583 | 322.67 | 188,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Jones Ginger M | Director | Other | 583 | 322.67 | 188,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Parmentier Jennifer A | Director | Other | 583 | 322.67 | 188,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Richey Victor L Jr | Director | Other | 583 | 322.67 | 188,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Jaehnert Frank M | Director | Other | 583 | 326.40 | 190,291 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Subramanian Srinivas | Executive Vice President | Other | 593 | 322.67 | 191,343 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Kelley Joseph P | Executive Vice President | Other | 1,481 | 322.67 | 477,874 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | DeFord John A | Director | Other | 77 | 322.67 | 24,846 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Mapes Christopher L | Director | Other | 43 | 322.67 | 13,875 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Morris Milton Mayo | Director | Sell | 255 | 327.20 | 83,436 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Rutledge Joseph M | VP, CAO | Sell | 684 | 309.38 | 211,616 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Morris Milton Mayo | Director | Sell | 156 | 316.63 | 49,394 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Hall Justin E | EVP | Other | 118 | 314.40 | 37,099 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Mcdonough Jennifer L | EVP, GC, and Secretary | Sell | 260 | 336.00 | 87,360 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Hopgood Daniel Roy | EVP, CFO | Sell | 1,329 | 334.29 | 444,271 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Hopgood Daniel Roy | EVP, CFO | Other | 1,329 | 209.73 | 278,731 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Rutledge Joseph M | VP, CAO | Other | 274 | 297.78 | 81,592 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | DeFord John A | Director | Other | 84 | 297.78 | 25,014 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Mapes Christopher L | Director | Other | 42 | 297.78 | 12,507 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 3, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.