Hindustan Unilever's Mixed Performance Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in FMCG Sector

Sep 08 2025 09:21 AM IST
share
Share Via
Hindustan Unilever, a key player in the FMCG sector, has seen mixed performance, with its stock currently above several moving averages but below the 5-day average. The company has a market capitalization of Rs 6,18,494.66 crore and a P/E ratio of 58.11, slightly above the industry average.
Hindustan Unilever, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has experienced notable activity today, aligning its performance with the broader sector trends. The stock has seen a decline over the past two days, with a decrease of 1.62%. It opened at Rs 2626.1 and has maintained this price throughout the trading session.

In terms of moving averages, Hindustan Unilever's stock is currently above the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, yet it remains below the 5-day moving average, indicating mixed short-term momentum. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs 6,18,494.66 crore, categorizing it as a large-cap stock.

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Hindustan Unilever is 58.11, slightly above the industry average of 57.33. Over the past year, the stock has declined by 7.26%, contrasting with the Sensex's modest drop of 0.39%. In the year-to-date performance, Hindustan Unilever has shown a gain of 13.07%, outperforming the Sensex, which has risen by 3.49%. Overall, the stock's performance metrics reflect a complex landscape within the FMCG industry.
{{stockdata.stock.stock_name.value}} Live

{{stockdata.stock.price.value}} {{stockdata.stock.price_difference.value}} ({{stockdata.stock.price_percentage.value}}%)

{{stockdata.stock.date.value}} | BSE+NSE Vol: {{stockdata.index_name}} Vol: {{stockdata.stock.bse_nse_vol.value}} ({{stockdata.stock.bse_nse_vol_per.value}}%)


Our weekly and monthly stock recommendations are here
Loading...
{{!sm.blur ? sm.comp_name : ''}}
Industry
{{sm.old_ind_name }}
Market Cap
{{sm.mcapsizerank }}
Date of Entry
{{sm.date }}
Entry Price
Target Price
{{sm.target_price }} ({{sm.performance_target }}%)
Holding Duration
{{sm.target_duration }}
Last 1 Year Return
{{sm.performance_1y}}%
{{sm.comp_name}} price as on {{sm.todays_date}}
{{sm.price_as_on}} ({{sm.performance}}%)
Industry
{{sm.old_ind_name}}
Market Cap
{{sm.mcapsizerank}}
Date of Entry
{{sm.date}}
Entry Price
{{sm.opening_price}}
Last 1 Year Return
{{sm.performance_1y}}%
Related News