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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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Walmart Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 16, 2024

Walmart, a global grocer and general merchandiser, had a positive Q3 2023. Revenue rose 5.2% to $161 billion and earnings before interest…

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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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