Infosys Outperforms IT Sector Amid Broader Market Gains and Dividend Appeal

May 12 2025 09:50 AM IST
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Infosys has experienced a notable rise, outperforming its sector amid a broader market increase. The stock is currently trading above its short-term moving averages, while its longer-term averages remain below. The company also offers a high dividend yield, appealing to income-focused investors, despite a year-to-date decline.
Infosys, a prominent player in the IT software industry, has seen a notable increase of 3.23% on May 12, 2025, outperforming its sector by 0.9%. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 1557.85, reflecting a gain of 3.34%. Currently, Infosys is trading above its 5-day and 20-day moving averages, although it remains below its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages.

In the broader market context, the Sensex has experienced a significant rise, climbing 600.32 points to reach 81,404.12, a 2.45% increase. The IT software sector itself has gained 2.43%, indicating a positive trend within the industry.

Infosys boasts a high dividend yield of 3.25% at its current price, which may appeal to income-focused investors. Over the past month, the stock has performed well, with a 10.38% increase compared to the Sensex's 8.31%. However, its performance over the longer term shows a decline of 17.21% year-to-date, contrasting with the Sensex's gain of 4.18%.
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