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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 $13.2 billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose 39% to $1.96 billion over last year. A review of Ball Corporation’s 3 February 2026 earnings call and 2025 10-K provided insight regarding the importance of price management to performance. FACTS FROM EARNINGS CALL AND ANNUAL REPORT Ronald Lewis, CEO of…

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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…

Nordson Corporation Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD February 5, 2026

Nordson, a precision technology company for dispensing fluids, had a positive FY 2025. Revenue rose 3.8% to $2.8 billion and operating income…

NIKE Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 31, 2025

NIKE, an athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment company selling NIKE, Jordan, and Converse brands, had a negative FY 2025. Revenue fell 9.8%…

Allegion Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 5, 2025

Allegion, a global provider of branded security products, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 3.3% to $3.8 billion and earnings before…

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