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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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Lockheed Martin Pricing Spineometer: 1 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 31, 2023

Lockheed Martin, a U.S. defense and aerospace company, had a slightly positive Q1 2023. Revenue increased 1.1% to $15 billion while earnings…

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McCormick & Company Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 31, 2023

McCormick & Company, a food flavoring company, had a slightly positive Q1 2023. Revenue rose slightly by 2.8% to $1.6 billion while…

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Union Pacific Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 31, 2023

Union Pacific, a U.S. rail shipping company, had a mixed Q1 2023. Revenue increased 3.3% to $6.1 billion while earnings before interest…

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Tracking Rebates Can Be Tricky

By Nathan L. Phipps May 31, 2023

Let’s talk about rebates. Anyone who has ever dealt with managing rebates knows that it is difficult. There is generally a lot…

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