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Corteva Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 25, 2024

Corteva, an agrochemical and seed company, had a positive Q2 2024. Revenue rose 1.1% to $6.1billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose 23.4% to $1.3 billion over the same period last year. A review of Corteva’s 1 August 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. The seeds and agrochemicals markets are highly seasonal businesses.  Most sales are to the northern hemisphere and…

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Rockwell Automation Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 29, 2023

Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, had a positive FY 2023. Revenue rose 17% to $9.0 billion and earnings before…

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Starbucks Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 29, 2023

Starbucks, a quick-serve coffee shop, had a positive FY 2023. Revenue rose 11.6% to $35.9 billion and earnings before interest and taxes…

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Yum! Brands Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 29, 2023

Yum! Brands, a quick-serve restaurant franchiser known for KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, had a positive Q3 2023. Revenue rose 4%…

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Zimmer Biomet Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 29, 2023

Zimmer Biomet, a medical technology company specializing in knees and hips, had a positive Q3 2023. Revenue rose 5% to $1.8 billion…

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