Hindustan Zinc Outperforms Sector Amid Positive Market Sentiment and Strong Dividend Yield

Hindustan Zinc has shown notable activity today, gaining 3.01% as of May 29, 2025. The stock has outperformed its sector, which saw a gain of 2.01%, and has been on a positive trajectory for the last two days, accumulating a total return of 3.14% during this period. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 465.5, reflecting a 3.18% increase at its peak.
In terms of moving averages, Hindustan Zinc's current price is above the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, although it remains below the 200-day moving average. The company boasts a high dividend yield of 4.21% at the current price, indicating a strong return on investment for shareholders.

In the broader market context, the Sensex opened positively, trading at 81,672.83, up by 0.44%. While the Sensex is above its 50-day moving average, the 50-day moving average itself is below the 200-day moving average. Over various time frames, Hindustan Zinc's performance has been mixed, with a year-to-date gain of 4.67% compared to the Sensex's 4.52%.