HPCL Faces Short-Term Volatility Amidst Broader Market Decline and Strong Long-Term Growth

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) has experienced a notable decline of 3.01% on April 4, 2025, amidst a broader market downturn. The stock opened with a gain of 2.19% but reached an intraday high of Rs 377.85, only to fall to a low of Rs 352.15 during the trading session. Despite this day's performance, HPCL has outperformed its sector, which has seen a decline of 4%.
In terms of moving averages, HPCL is currently positioned higher than its 20-day and 50-day moving averages but lower than its 5-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. The stock's dividend yield stands at a robust 4.54%, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Over the past month, HPCL has shown a positive performance of 11.67%, significantly outperforming the Sensex, which has gained only 3.45%. However, the stock's year-to-date performance is down by 13.90%, compared to the Sensex's decline of 3.37%. Over the longer term, HPCL has demonstrated strong growth, with a 267.66% increase over the past decade, outpacing the Sensex's 167.19% growth in the same period.