Why is Lotus Chocolate falling/rising?

As of 23-Jul, Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at Rs 1,240.55, which reflects a decrease of Rs 35.45 or 2.78%. The stock has underperformed its sector today by 2.28%, reaching an intraday low of Rs 1,230, which is a drop of 3.61%. Over the past week, the stock has seen a significant decline of 12.26%, while its performance over the past month shows a decrease of 13.02%. Despite a strong long-term growth trajectory, with net sales and operating profit showing impressive annual growth rates, the recent price movement indicates a decline in investor participation, as evidenced by a 72.45% drop in delivery volume compared to the 5-day average.
In the broader market context, the Sensex has shown a slight increase of 0.11% over the past week, contrasting sharply with Lotus Chocolate's significant decline. While the stock has outperformed the benchmark over the long term, with a 45.66% return in the last year and substantial gains over three and five years, the recent short-term performance has been poor. This divergence highlights the stock's current struggles despite its historical growth and positive financial results, which include consistent profitability and strong sales growth over the last five quarters.