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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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Gilead Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 28, 2024

Gilead, a biopharmaceutical company, had mixed Q1 2024. Revenue rose 5.3% to $6.7 billion but earnings before interest and taxes fell 350%…

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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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