Hindustan Unilever Reports 0.17% Stock Decline Amid Broader Market Trends

Hindustan Unilever, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has shown notable activity today, aligning closely with sector performance. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs 5,84,966.00 crore, categorizing it as a large-cap entity. Currently, Hindustan Unilever's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 55.30, slightly below the industry average of 55.87.
In terms of performance metrics, Hindustan Unilever has experienced a mixed year. Over the past year, the stock has declined by 2.72%, contrasting with the Sensex's gain of 6.04%. On a daily basis, the stock is down by 0.17%, while the Sensex has decreased by 0.27%. The one-week performance reflects a more significant drop of 4.44%, compared to a modest increase of 0.25% in the Sensex.

Looking at longer-term trends, Hindustan Unilever's three-year performance shows a decline of 1.58%, while the five-year performance is up by 19.93%, significantly lagging behind the Sensex's 113.98% increase over the same period. The stock's moving averages indicate it is currently above the 200-day moving average but below the shorter-term averages, suggesting a complex market position.