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Xylem Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 17, 2024

Xylem, a global water treatment company, had a positive Q3 2024. Revenue rose 1.3 % to $2.1 billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose 47% to $280 million over the same period last year. A review of Xylem’s 31 October 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. Mathew Pine, the CEO of Xylem since January this year, was proud of his team’s…

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AutoZone Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 27, 2023

AutoZone, a multinational auto parts retailer, had a positive Q4 2023. Revenue rose 6.4% to $5.7 billion and earnings before interest and…

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Cintas Pricing Spineometer: 1 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 27, 2023

Cintas, a uniform rental, facility services, first aid and safety services and products company, had a positive Q1 2024. Revenue rose 8.1%…

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Constellation Brands Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 27, 2023

Constellation Brands, a beverage alcohol company, had a positive Q2 2024. Revenue rose 6.6% to $3.1 billion and earnings before interest and…

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Intuit Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 27, 2023

Intuit, a financial technology company marketing the Quickbooks, TurboTax, Mailchimp and CreditKarma brands, had a positive FY 2023. Revenue rose 13% to…

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