Wednesday
Apr242024
People Skimp on Baby Formula but Not Pet Food
April 24, 2024 at 8:20 AM
I was in my Bloomberg doing some research on Conagra ($CAG US) and other food companies. Yes, they are mostly cheap and yes, I'm worried about the effects on GLP-1 on the products these companies sell.
Btu this chart about price elasticity hit me in the face like a brick. Basically, price elasticity is the tendency to switch to a cheaper product or go without all together. The highest price elasticity: baby formula, the lowest: pet food.
So people will switch to a lower priced baby formula (or make their own) as prices rise. But they will stick with their pet food with little regard for price movements. I hope these are not the same people.
Disclosures: As of April 24, 2024 (current price $31.51), I own CAG in my fund. I am analyzing thie and other similar foods staples companies for an exit. So may trade the name.
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