Why is Hikal falling/rising?

Jul 09 2025 09:17 PM IST
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As of 09-Jul, Hikal Ltd's stock price is 342.15, down 0.67%, and has underperformed its sector. Despite strong quarterly profit growth, the stock's long-term performance is weak, leading to decreased investor interest and a year-to-date return down 12.21%.
As of 09-Jul, Hikal Ltd's stock price is currently at 342.15, reflecting a decrease of 2.3, or 0.67%. The stock has underperformed its sector today by 0.87%, and it is trading below all its moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages. Over the past week, the stock has declined by 1.18%, and it has experienced a significant drop of 9.22% over the past month. Despite a notable growth in net profit of 191.86% and strong quarterly results, the stock's long-term growth has been poor, with net sales increasing at an annual rate of only 4.38% over the last five years. This underperformance, combined with a decrease in investor participation—evidenced by a 70.16% drop in delivery volume compared to the 5-day average—has contributed to the stock's decline.

In the broader market context, Hikal's recent performance contrasts sharply with the Sensex, which has gained 0.15% over the past week and 1.32% over the past month. The stock's year-to-date return is down 12.21%, while the Sensex has risen by 6.91% in the same period. This significant underperformance relative to the benchmark indicates a lack of investor confidence, despite the company's attractive valuation metrics and positive profit growth. The combination of poor long-term growth prospects and recent negative price movements suggests that Hikal is struggling to maintain investor interest in a market that is otherwise showing positive trends.
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