Hindustan Unilever's Stock Shows Mixed Performance Amid Broader FMCG Trends

Hindustan Unilever, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has shown notable activity today, aligning its performance with the broader sector trends. The stock has experienced a consecutive gain over the last two days, reflecting a rise of 1.08% during this period. It opened at Rs 2600.05 and has maintained this trading price throughout the day.
In terms of moving averages, Hindustan Unilever's stock is currently above its 5-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, while it remains below the 20-day moving average. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs 6,10,529.54 crore, categorizing it as a large-cap stock. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is recorded at 57.16, slightly above the industry average of 56.90.

Over the past year, Hindustan Unilever has faced a decline of 10.75%, contrasting with the Sensex's minor drop of 0.51%. However, year-to-date performance shows a positive return of 11.61%, outperforming the Sensex's 5.92%. The stock's performance over various time frames indicates a mixed trajectory, with a significant 225.48% increase over the last decade compared to the Sensex's 215.66%.