Why is Juniper Hotels falling/rising?

As of 04-Aug, Juniper Hotels Ltd is currently priced at 285.50, reflecting a decrease of 1.55 points or 0.54%. The stock has been underperforming, having fallen consecutively for the last eight days, resulting in a total decline of 11.23% during this period. Despite opening with a gain of 4.15% today and reaching an intraday high of Rs 298.95, the overall performance has been weak, as indicated by its trading below all key moving averages. Additionally, the stock has shown a significant decline in returns over various periods, including a year-to-date drop of 17.49% and a one-year decline of 32.93%. However, the company has demonstrated strong long-term growth, with net sales increasing at an annual rate of 38.40% and a net profit growth of 69.13%, which may provide some support for the stock despite its current struggles.
In the broader market context, Juniper Hotels has underperformed compared to the Sensex, which has gained 3.69% year-to-date, while Juniper has seen a significant decline. Over the past week, the stock has dropped by 7.05%, contrasting with the Sensex's modest increase of 0.16%. This disparity highlights the challenges faced by Juniper Hotels in the current market environment, despite its positive financial results over the last five quarters and strong operating profit metrics. The rising investor participation, indicated by a 218.05% increase in delivery volume, suggests some interest in the stock, but the overall negative price movement indicates that investor sentiment remains cautious.