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Advance Auto Parts Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 15, 2024

Advance Auto Parts, an automotive afterparts and accessories supplier, had a challenging FY 2023. Revenue rose 1.4% to $11.2 billion yet earnings before interest and taxes fell 15% to $714 million over last year. A review of the Advance Auto Parts Fourth Quarter 2023 earnings call held on 28 February 2024, and associated financial reports, provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. Shane O’Kelly, CEO of Advance Auto Parts, expressed…

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Rockwell Automation Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 29, 2023

Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, had a positive FY 2023. Revenue rose 17% to $9.0 billion and earnings before…

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Starbucks Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 29, 2023

Starbucks, a quick-serve coffee shop, had a positive FY 2023. Revenue rose 11.6% to $35.9 billion and earnings before interest and taxes…

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Yum! Brands Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 29, 2023

Yum! Brands, a quick-serve restaurant franchiser known for KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, had a positive Q3 2023. Revenue rose 4%…

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Zimmer Biomet Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 29, 2023

Zimmer Biomet, a medical technology company specializing in knees and hips, had a positive Q3 2023. Revenue rose 5% to $1.8 billion…

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