Why is Akzo Nobel falling/rising?

Aug 25 2025 10:06 PM IST
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As of 25-Aug, Akzo Nobel India Ltd's stock price is 3,439.80, up 1.46%. Despite a high dividend yield and strong management efficiency, the stock has underperformed the Sensex recently and faces challenges like declining profits and delivery volume.
As of 25-Aug, Akzo Nobel India Ltd's stock price is currently at 3,439.80, reflecting an increase of 49.6 points or 1.46%. Today's price summary indicates that the stock has outperformed its sector by 1.45%, although it is trading higher than its 5-day moving averages but lower than its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. Despite a high dividend yield of 7.74% and strong management efficiency with a high return on equity (ROE) of 25.77%, the stock has faced challenges, including a significant drop in delivery volume and a decline in profits by 5.9% over the past year. Additionally, while the stock has generated a return of 6.10% over the last year, its net sales growth has been poor, with an annual rate of only 12.97% over the past five years.

In the broader market context, the stock has underperformed the benchmark Sensex in the short term, with a 1-week return of -0.30% compared to the Sensex's +0.45%. This trend continues with a 1-month return of -8.27% against the Sensex's +0.21%. The stock's performance is further impacted by negative results reported in June, including a decrease in profit after tax and cash equivalents, which may contribute to investor concerns about its long-term growth potential. Overall, while there are positive factors such as a high dividend yield and management efficiency, the stock's recent price movement reflects a combination of short-term underperformance against the benchmark and ongoing challenges in financial performance.
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