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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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2023 Year in Review

By Nathan L. Phipps December 29, 2023

There have been many events in the last year that have impacted the world of business and pricing. I am going to…

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AMD Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 30, 2023

AMD, a fabless semiconductor company, had a positive Q3 ‘23. Revenue rose 4.2% to $5.8 billion and earnings before interest and taxes…

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Intuitive Surgical Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 30, 2023

Intuitive Surgical, a medical technology firm known for the da Vinci robotic surgical system, had a positive Q3 2023. Revenue rose 12%…

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Kimberly-Clark Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 30, 2023

Kimberly-Clark, a personal care and surgical products paper company, had a slightly positive Q3 2023. Revenue rose 1.6% to $5.1 billion and…

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