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Corteva Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 25, 2024

Corteva, an agrochemical and seed company, had a positive Q2 2024. Revenue rose 1.1% to $6.1billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose 23.4% to $1.3 billion over the same period last year. A review of Corteva’s 1 August 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. The seeds and agrochemicals markets are highly seasonal businesses.  Most sales are to the northern hemisphere and…

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O’Reilly Automotive Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 28, 2024

O’Reilly Automotive, a North American auto parts retailer, had a positive Q1 2024. Revenue rose 7.2% to $4.0 billion and earnings before…

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Sysco Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 28, 2024

Sysco, a foodservice distributor, had a positive Q3 2024. Revenue rose 2.7% to $19.4 billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose…

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Autodesk Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 24, 2024

Autodesk, a global software firm serving arts, manufacturing, engineering, and many other industries, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 10% to…

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Delta Airlines Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 24, 2024

Delta Airlines, a global commercial airline, had a positive Q1 2024. Revenue rose 7.8% to $13.7 billion and earnings before interest and…

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