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Pentair Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 11, 2025

Pentair, a sustainable water company, had a mostly positive FY 2024. Revenue fell slightly by 0.5% to $4.1 billion while operating income rose sharply by 8.6% to 804 million over the last year. A review of Pentair’s 4 February 2025 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. FACTS FROM EARNINGS CALL AND ANNUAL REPORT Pentair is in the middle of a Transformation Program with…

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Thermo Fisher Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 8, 2025

Thermo Fisher, a global life sciences company specializing in instruments, consumables, and services, had a positive 2024. Revenue rose 0.1% to $42.9…

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Rollins Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 8, 2025

Rollins, a pest control company and owner of the Orkin brand, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 10% to $3.4 billion,…

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A. O. Smith Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 8, 2025

A. O. Smith, a water heater, boiler, and treatment company, had a negative FY 2024. Revenue fell 1% to $3.8 billion, and…

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Leidos Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 6, 2025

Leidos, a software and technology services and solutions company supporting infrastructure and security for government and commercial entities, had a positive FY…

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