** Dispensing equipment maker Nordson Corp NDSN.O shares up 1.3% at $212, in early morning trade
** Oppenheimer upgrades co's rating to 'outperform' from 'perform' after co on Wednesday posted Q2 earnings that beat analysts' estimates
** Brokerage reiterates price target at $260, an upside of 24.4% to the stock's last close
** Says Q3 positioned for positive organic growth driven by new applications, products, and sturdy positioning across end markets
** Also says co's cylical headwinds largely abated and agriculture segment growth mainly boosting broader sector recovery
** 5 of 10 brokerages rate the stock "buy", remaining 5 "hold"; their median PT is $244.29 - data compiled by LSEG
** Including session moves, shares up 1.2% YTD
(Reporting by Apratim Sarkar)
((Apratim.Sarkar@thomsonreuters.com))
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