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. 89.1% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 77.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.09 | 3,950,176 | +0.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.19 | 3,446,691 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.21 | 2,903,884 | +1.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.21 | 2,347,402 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 3.67 | 2,045,115 | -9.7 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.77 | 1,543,070 | +2.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 2.59 | 1,440,493 | -9.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.02 | 1,683,753 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.50 | 1,391,776 | +1.1 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Small Cap Index | 2.18 | 1,216,856 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonough Jennifer L | EVP, GC, and Secretary | 6,346 | 1,978,048 $ | Aug 27, 2026 | direct |
| DeFord John A | Director | 5,902 | 1,839,653 $ | Jul 31, 2026 | direct |
| Hopgood Daniel Roy | EVP, CFO | 4,758 | 1,483,069 $ | Aug 26, 2026 | direct |
| Mapes Christopher L | Director | 3,025 | 942,893 $ | Jul 31, 2026 | direct |
| Morris Milton Mayo | Director | 2,515 | 783,926 $ | Sep 2, 2026 | direct |
| Rutledge Joseph M | VP, CAO | 2,134 | 665,168 $ | Sep 15, 2026 | direct |
| Hall Justin E | EVP | 1,397 | 435,445 $ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: September 17, 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.