Costco is famous for two things: cheap hotdogs and a membership model with subscription fees. The cost of the hotdog might be staying put but the membership fees aren’t, with Costco hiking the fees for the first time in years. That’s grabbing all the headlines right now, but there’s far more to the story. With such a strong run in the share price, is it overcooked? Or is the current valuation justified?
In a discussion that started with a reflection on the market moves in the latest quarter and the extent to which Big Tech has driven the indices, Craig Antonie of AnBro Capital Investments and the usual duo of Mohammed Nalla and The Finance Ghost also delved into the BRNDZ portfolio at AnBro and the strategy around investing in the world's most valuable brands. Touching on a number of investment concepts ranging from cycles and balance sheets through to portfolio construction and long-term strategies, this is a highly insightful discussion for any serious investor.
In episode 136 of Magic Markets, we kicked off the discussion by talking about retail stocks. They are always relevant to investors because people know the brands and feel like they understand the businesses. Of course, like everything in the market, it’s not quite that simple. In this action-packed discussion that touched on many different topics ranging from global to SA retailers, through to real estate, E-commerce, the rise of shrinkage (theft) in global retailers and SO much more! Listen in NOW!
Use the podcast player below to listen to our discussion on Costco and its Q2’22 result, which accompanies the detailed write-up below: (Date of report: 13 April 2022) Costco is the ultimate warehouse club model. You can't shop there unless you are a member, which means you're paying at least $60 per year (or $120 for Executive Member status) for the privilege of access to bulk-buy deals at wholesale prices. If you live in South Africa, Makro is the closest thing you'll recognise to Costco. The business has been an exceptional performer. Berkshire Hathaway made a fortune with its investment in [...]
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