Is Zyn the Next "To The Moon" Investment?

The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom

Andrew Sather & Glassbox Media

Business, Investing

4.2 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Andrew and Dave provide a comprehensive analysis of Philip Morris, one of the leading tobacco companies. They detail the company's historical financial performance, including its revenue growth, profit margins, and capital allocation strategy. They also discuss Philip Morris' recent strategic moves, such as the acquisition of Swedish Match and the introduction of the Zyn nicotine product. Despite the hype surrounding Zyn's growth, they highlight concerns about the company's profitability and the sustainability of its business model. Additionally, the hosts express their personal stance on investing in tobacco companies. The episode serves as a deep dive into the financials and strategic direction of Philip Morris, offering valuable insights for potential investors. 00:00 Introduction to Philip Morris 00:20 Overview of Philip Morris and Its Products 01:24 Financial Health and Maturity of Philip Morris 03:27 Profit Margins and Financial Insights 04:44 Geographical Revenue Breakdown 08:08 Capital Allocation and Debt Management 09:46 Zyn's Impact and Market Trends 13:48 Challenges and Future Outlook 27:02 Ethical Considerations and Personal Reflections 30:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today's show is sponsored by: Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. Go to shipsticks.com and use the code INVESTING for 20% off. Go to get.stash.com/INVESTING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/INVESTING and get on your way to being your best self. Use code [INVESTINGPOD] at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/investingpod What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at Value Spotlight. To see a sample of his previous work, go to stockwriteup.com. Have questions? Send them to [email protected] SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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