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UL Solutions Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 10, 2026

UL Solutions, a global safety science provider of testing, inspection, and certification services, software, and advisory services, had a positive FY 2025. Revenue rose 6.4% to $3.1 billion, and operating profits rose 13% to $522 million over last year. A review of UL Solutions’ 9 May 2026 earnings call and 2025 annual report provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. FACTS FROM EARNINGS CALL AND ANNUAL REPORT Ryan Robinson, CFO…

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U.S. Justice Department investigates beef pricing at Tyson Foods, Cargill, and JBS.

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 12, 2026

An unorthodox inquiry with real damage. Beef prices are higher now than usual, and the price of beef rose faster than other…

Middle East War Forces a Pricing Response

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 12, 2026

The current war in the Middle East will raise input costs substantially for manufacturers globally for the foreseeable future. If your company…

Ball Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 10, 2026

Ball Corporation, an aluminum packaging supplier for beverages, personal care, and household products, had a positive FY 2025. Revenue rose 11.6% to…

DaVita Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD February 5, 2026

DaVita, a kidney care provider primarily serving the United States, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 5.6% to $12.8 billion, and…

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