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Ball Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 10, 2026

Ball Corporation, an aluminum packaging supplier for beverages, personal care, and household products, had a positive FY 2025. Revenue rose 11.6% to $13.2 billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose 39% to $1.96 billion over last year. A review of Ball Corporation’s 3 February 2026 earnings call and 2025 10-K provided insight regarding the importance of price management to performance. FACTS FROM EARNINGS CALL AND ANNUAL REPORT Ronald Lewis, CEO of…

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C.H. Robinson Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 1, 2025

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a global logistics provider, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 0.7% to $17.7 billion, and operating profit rose…

United Rentals Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 1, 2025

United Rentals, an equipment rental company, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 7.1% to $15.3 billion, and earnings before interest and…

Pentair Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 11, 2025

Pentair, a sustainable water company, had a mostly positive FY 2024. Revenue fell slightly by 0.5% to $4.1 billion while operating income…

Thermo Fisher Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 8, 2025

Thermo Fisher, a global life sciences company specializing in instruments, consumables, and services, had a positive 2024. Revenue rose 0.1% to $42.9…

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