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title: "Nordson Corp. Stock Underperforms Thursday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains"
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description: "Nordson Corp. (NDSN) shares rose 2.89% to $288.45 on Thursday, despite underperforming compared to competitors like Astec Industries (up 6.02%) and Graco Inc. (up 0.88%). The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also saw gains of 1.02% and 1.62%, respectively. Nordson's stock remains 5.51% below its 52-week high of $305.28 reached on February 19. Trading volume was 540,262, surpassing the 50-day average of 355,153."
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# Nordson Corp. Stock Underperforms Thursday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains

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Shares of Nordson Corp. (NDSN) advanced 2.89% to $288.45 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 1.02% to 7,209.01 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.62% to 49,652.14.

The stock's rise snapped a two-day losing streak.

Nordson Corp. closed 5.51% short of its 52-week high of $305.28, which the company reached on February 19th.

The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) rose 6.02% to $65.02, Graco Inc. (GGG) rose 0.88% to $80.27, and Taylor Devices Inc. (TAYD) rose 1.07% to $55.50.

Trading volume (540,262) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 355,153.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled April 30, 2026.

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