Nordson

NDSN

Market cap $15.2B

Does Nordson (NDSN) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #electronicsmanufacturing--Nordson Electronics Solutions receives EM China Innovation award for Best Supplier of the Year in electronics manufacturing.

Nordson has increased its dividend for 62 consecutive years. Badger Meter has grown its dividend for 33 consecutive years.

Nordson (NDSN) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

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Nordson (NDSN) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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