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This Week in Intelligent Investing

Consumer Packaged Goods, GLP-1s, and Big Tech as the New Staples

Oct 18, 2023
The podcast discusses the impact of GLP-1 agonists on consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. It explores the resilience of CPG companies and their struggles with declining volumes. The scientific validity and medical implications of GLP-1s are also explored. The challenges faced by CPG companies and the rise of big tech companies as new market staples are discussed. The chapter also explores investment strategies in inflationary times.
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Quick takeaways

  • The decline in volumes and higher valuations in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector may be attributed to factors like GLP-1s and competition from private label products.
  • Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are facing challenges such as declining volumes, competition, and changing consumer preferences.

Deep dives

GLP1s and the Market Sell-Off

GLP1s, drugs used for treating diabetes with weight loss effects, have been blamed for recent market sell-offs in the consumer staples and healthcare sectors. However, the sell-off might not be solely attributed to GLP1s, but also to declining volumes and higher valuations in the industry. Companies in the consumer packaged goods space are facing declining volumes and losing market share to private label and replacement products. While GLP1s may have impact and hurt expectations for the space, they are not the only factor affecting it, and the sector could face additional headwinds. Valuations of these companies remain high, despite the recent sell-off, which calls for caution when considering investments.

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