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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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Strategic Movements April 2023

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 11, 2023

Deere & Company, Trane Technologies, Republic Services, and Eaton. Each: Share an executive level understanding of the importance of price. Have built…

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Deere and Company Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 11, 2023

Deere and Company, an agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery production company better known as John Deere, had a banner Q1 2023. Revenue…

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Eaton Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 11, 2023

Eaton, a power management company, had a strong FY 2022.  Revenue increased 5.4% to $20.8 billion while earnings before interest and taxes…

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Republic Services Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 11, 2023

Republic Services, a waste removal and recycling services company, had a banner FY 2022.  Revenue increased 20% to $13.5 billion while earnings…

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