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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 2024. Revenue rose 8% to $16.7 billion, and operating profits rose 194% to $1.8 billion over last year. A review of Leidos’ 24 February earnings call and annual report provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance.   FACTS FROM EARNINGS CALL AND ANNUAL REPORT Leidos operates with four…

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General Dynamics Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 16, 2025

General Dynamics Aerospace, the business jet and aftermarket parts and service division of General Dynamics, had a positive FY 2024 2023. Aerospace…

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3M Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 16, 2025

3M, a diversified global manufacturer, technology innovator, and marketer of a wide variety of products and services, had a mixed FY 2024.…

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Trump’s Tariffs

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 12, 2025

Trump initiated tariffs with major U.S. trading partners on 1 February, then retracted them on 3 February. Executives across the North American…

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TransDigm Pricing Spineometer: 1 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 12, 2025

TransDigm, a global aerospace components provider to commercial and military aircraft, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 21% to $7.9 billion…

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