Coal India's Stock Performance Highlights Strong Returns Amid Broader Market Gains

Coal India has shown notable activity today, gaining 3.36% as of May 12, 2025. The stock opened with a gap up of 2.26% and reached an intraday high of Rs 395.25, reflecting a 3.29% increase. This performance aligns closely with the Mining & Minerals sector, which has risen by 3.47% today.
In terms of moving averages, Coal India is currently above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, although it remains below its 200-day moving average. The stock boasts a high dividend yield of 6.92% at its current price, indicating a strong return on investment for shareholders.

In the broader market context, the Sensex has experienced a significant rise, opening 1,349.33 points higher and climbing to 81,745.51, a 2.88% increase. While Coal India's one-day performance of 3.24% outpaces the Sensex's 2.88%, its longer-term performance shows a mixed picture, with a year-to-date gain of 2.90% compared to the Sensex's 4.62%. Over the past three years, Coal India has delivered a substantial return of 136.84%, significantly outperforming the Sensex's 54.44% during the same period.