ITC Ltd. Shows Resilience Amid Competitive FMCG Landscape and Sector Trends

ITC Ltd., 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 past four days, reflecting a 1.67% increase during this period. Currently, ITC's price is above its 5-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, although it remains below the 20-day and 200-day moving averages.
With a market capitalization of Rs 5,30,473.54 crore, ITC operates within a competitive landscape where five stocks in the cigarettes and tobacco sector have reported results, with two showing positive outcomes. The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 22.53, slightly below the industry average of 23.26.

In terms of performance metrics, ITC's one-year return is 2.61%, lagging behind the Sensex's 7.82%. Over the last week, ITC has gained 1.70%, while the Sensex has increased by 2.15%. Year-to-date, ITC's performance is down by 7.34%, contrasting with the Sensex's positive return of 5.55%. Over the longer term, ITC has shown resilience with a three-year increase of 65.92%, outperforming the Sensex's 51.87%.