Nordson

NDSN

Market cap $13.1B

Investors looking for stocks in the Manufacturing - General Industrial sector might want to consider either Flowserve (FLS) or Nordson (NDSN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

NDSN's growth in Advanced Technology Solutions, strategic acquisitions and rising shareholder payouts boost its investment appeal.

The Top 15 High-Growth Dividend Stock list for October 2025 targets a 12% long-term return, despite underperforming SPY and VIG in September. These 15 stocks offer a 1.4% average yield and have grown dividends at 19.1% annually over five years, with many trading at significant discounts. Recent changes include six new additions, with expected long-term CAGRs near 20% based on dividend yield theory and valuation metrics.

Dividend Aristocrats, tracked by NOBL, outperformed SPY in August but lagged year-to-date, with notable dispersion among individual stock returns. Dividend growth remains robust, with 55 of 69 Aristocrats already raising payouts in 2025 at an average rate of 5.19%, nearing last year's pace. 22 Dividend Aristocrats appear both undervalued and offer a projected long-term annualized return of at least 10%, based on dividend yield theory and earnings growth.

Investors interested in stocks from the Manufacturing - General Industrial sector have probably already heard of Flowserve (FLS) and Nordson (NDSN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

NDSN's Advanced Technology sales rose 8% in the first nine months of 2025, driving margin gains and a bullish full-year outlook.

Though artificial intelligence tends to get the biggest share of the hype, the robotics and automation industry is multifaceted—and fast-growing. The broader robotics space is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) or 16.1%, reaching more than $165 billion by 2029, according to BCC Research.

Nordson (NDSN) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

NDSN posts higher costs but sees margin gains as Advanced Technology Solutions and Atrion acquisition drive growth.

Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.