Hindustan Unilever Faces Stock Decline Amid Broader FMCG Sector Challenges

Hindustan Unilever, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has experienced notable stock activity today, reflecting broader market trends. The stock is currently trading 3.22% above its 52-week low of Rs 2,170.25 and has underperformed its sector by 0.25%. Over the past three days, Hindustan Unilever has seen a decline of 3.71%, marking a consecutive fall in its stock price.
In terms of moving averages, the stock is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a bearish trend. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs 5,26,108.73 crore, categorizing it as a large-cap stock. With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 51.08, it is slightly below the industry average of 51.87.

Over the past year, Hindustan Unilever has recorded a performance decline of 6.81%, contrasting with the Sensex's gain of 3.59%. In the broader FMCG sector, out of 92 stocks that have declared results, 26 reported positive outcomes, while 39 remained flat and 27 showed negative results.