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IDEX Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 9, 2025

IDEX, a global applied solutions provider, had a mixed Q3 2024. Revenue rose 0.6% to $798 million while earnings before interest and taxes fell 6.1 % to $168 million over the same period last year. A review of IDEX’s 30 October 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. IDEX is a diverse and complex business. It has three reporting units, Fluid & Metering…

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Textron Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 9, 2025

Textron, an industrial conglomerate in the aviation, defense, automotive supply, golf cart, and other industrials, had a mixed Q3 2024. Revenue rose…

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Wabtec Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 9, 2025

Wabtec, a global locomotive and related systems and services company, had a positive Q3 2023. Revenue rose 4.4% to $2.66 billion and…

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Xylem Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 17, 2024

Xylem, a global water treatment company, had a positive Q3 2024. Revenue rose 1.3 % to $2.1 billion and earnings before interest…

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Old Dominion Freight Line Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 17, 2024

Old Dominion Freight Line, a North American less-than-truckload motor carrier, had a negative Q3 2024. Revenue fell 3% to $1.47 billion and…

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