CESC Stock Shows Resilience Amid Broader Market Gains in Power Sector

CESC, a prominent player in the power generation and distribution sector, has shown notable activity today, gaining 3.03% on May 5, 2025. The stock has been on an upward trend, marking its second consecutive day of gains, with a total return of 3.69% over this period. Today, CESC reached an intraday high of Rs 163.8, reflecting a 3.28% increase.
In terms of performance metrics, CESC's stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, although it remains below its 200-day moving average. This performance aligns closely with the broader power generation and distribution sector, which has seen a gain of 2.8%.

On the market front, the Sensex opened positively, trading at 80,833.08, up by 159.63 points or 0.41%. The index has experienced a three-week consecutive rise, gaining 7.55% during this period. CESC's performance over various time frames shows a mixed picture, with a year-to-date decline of 12.24%, contrasting with a 3.43% gain in the Sensex. However, over the longer term, CESC has outperformed the Sensex significantly, with a 93.88% increase over the past three years.