Power Finance Corporation Faces Trend Reversal Amid Broader Market Weakness

Power Finance Corporation, a prominent player in the finance sector, experienced a decline of 3.15% on May 20, 2025, underperforming the broader market. The stock's performance today was notably weaker than the Sensex, which fell by 0.98%. This marks a trend reversal for Power Finance Corporation, which had seen three consecutive days of gains prior to this drop. The stock reached an intraday low of Rs 406.75, reflecting a decrease of 2.97%. In terms of moving averages, the stock is currently above its 50-day moving average but below the 5-day, 20-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating mixed short-term momentum. Despite the recent downturn, Power Finance Corporation maintains a high dividend yield of 3.86%. Over the past month, the stock has declined by 4.18%, contrasting with the Sensex's gain of 3.37%. Year-to-date, the stock is down 9.43%, while the Sensex has risen by 3.92%. However, over a longer horizon, the stock has shown significant growth, with a 366.02% increase over three years and a remarkable 526.16% rise over five years.