ITC

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        "title": "ITC Q4 FY26: Profit Surge Masks Revenue Headwinds as FMCG Giant Navigates Demand Slowdown",
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        "date": "2026-05-21 22:31:06",
        "description": "ITC Ltd., India's diversified conglomerate with interests spanning cigarettes, hotels, FMCG, and agribusiness, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹5,387.97 crores for Q4 FY26 (January-March 2026), marking a robust 9.26% quarter-on-quarter increase but a sharp 72.69% decline year-on-year. The company, commanding a market capitalisation of ₹3,87,098 crores, witnessed its stock trading at ₹308.00 on May 21, 2026, reflecting a marginal 0.15% gain as investors digested mixed quarterly results that showcased margin expansion amidst revenue contraction."
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        "title": "P/E at 15.94 vs Industry's 16.38: What the Data Shows for ITC Ltd.",
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        "description": "    <div class=\"article-news-new\">\n        <div class=\"article-container\">\n\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n                <p><strong>Valuation Picture: A Slight Discount Amid Sector Premiums</strong></p>\n                <p>The current P/E of <a href=\"https://www.marketsmojo.com/stocks-analysis/itc-397071-0\" class=\"stk\">ITC Ltd.</a> at 15.94 compares with the FMCG sector’s average P/E of 16.38, indicating a valuation discount of approximately 2.7%. This suggests that the market is pricing in either a degree of caution or tempered growth expectations relative to peers. Given the company’s large-cap status with a market capitalisation of ₹3,87,849.69 crores, this valuation gap is notable but not extreme. The discount may reflect concerns about the company’s recent earnings trajectory or sector-specific headwinds. <a href=\"https://www.marketsmojo.com/stocks-analysis/itc-397071-0\" class=\"stk\">ITC Ltd.</a>’s P/E ..."
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        "description": "    <div class=\"article-news-new\">\n        <div class=\"article-container\">\n\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n                <p><strong>Valuation in Context</strong></p>\n                <p>The current P/E of 16.08 for <a href=\"https://www.marketsmojo.com/stocks-analysis/itc-397071-0\" class=\"stk\">ITC Ltd.</a> sits just below the FMCG sector’s average of 16.53, indicating a slight valuation discount relative to peers. This is noteworthy given the stock’s large-cap status with a market capitalisation of ₹3,85,970.27 crores. The near-parity in valuation suggests that the market is pricing in risks or challenges specific to the company, despite its established presence in the sector. The modest premium or discount in P/E often reflects investor sentiment on growth prospects, regulatory environment, or sector-specific headwinds. <a href=\"https://www.marketsmojo.com/stocks-analysis/itc-397071-0\" class=\"stk\">ITC Ltd.<..."
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      {
        "title": "7,905 Put Contracts on ITC Ltd. at Rs 310 Strike Ahead of 26 May Expiry",
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        "description": "The stock of ITC Ltd. has been steadily rising, gaining 3.72% over the past five sessions to trade at Rs 311.70. Against this backdrop, 7,905 put option contracts at the Rs 310 strike were traded on 19 May 2026, just a week before the 26 May expiry. This surge in put activity raises the question: is this a bearish bet, protective hedging, or put writing? The data suggests a nuanced interpretation."
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        "title": "ITC Ltd. is Rated Hold by MarketsMOJO",
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        "date": "2026-05-19 10:10:44",
        "description": "ITC Ltd. is rated 'Hold' by MarketsMOJO, a rating that was last updated on 15 Apr 2026. While this rating change occurred in mid-April, the analysis and financial metrics presented here reflect the company’s current position as of 19 May 2026, providing investors with the most up-to-date view of the stock’s fundamentals, valuation, financial trends, and technical outlook."
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      {
        "title": "P/E at 16.07 vs Industry's 16.50: What the Data Shows for ITC Ltd.",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/itc-ltd-strengthens-position-as-nifty-50-constituent-amid-mixed-market-performance-3998493",
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        "date": "2026-05-19 09:20:19",
        "description": "    <div class=\"article-news-new\">\n        <div class=\"article-container\">\n\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n                <p><strong>Valuation Picture: Slight Discount to Industry Average</strong></p>\n                <p>The current P/E of 16.07 for <a href=\"https://www.marketsmojo.com/stocks-analysis/itc-397071-0\" class=\"stk\">ITC Ltd.</a> places it just below the FMCG sector average of 16.50. This modest discount suggests the market is pricing in some caution relative to peers, despite the company’s large-cap stature with a market capitalisation of ₹3,92,109.71 crores. The near-parity in valuation indicates that investors are not assigning a significant premium or discount, reflecting a balanced view on earnings prospects within the sector. However, given the stock’s underperformance over the past year, this valuation could be interpreted as a cautious stance — <a href=\"https://www.marketsmojo.com/stocks-an..."
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      {
        "title": "Rs 310 Calls on ITC Ltd. See Heavy Activity — What the Strike Price Tells You",
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        "date": "2026-05-18 11:00:05",
        "description": "8,692 call contracts at the Rs 310 strike traded on ITC Ltd. on 18 May 2026, with the stock closing marginally above this level at Rs 310.60. This near-the-money activity coincides with a four-day rally that has lifted the stock by 3.39%, signalling a convergence of options and cash market sentiment."
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        "title": "ITC Ltd. Valuation Shifts to Attractive Amid Mixed Market Returns",
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        "date": "2026-05-18 08:00:53",
        "description": "ITC Ltd., a stalwart in the FMCG sector, has witnessed a notable shift in its valuation parameters, moving from a fair to an attractive valuation grade. This change is underscored by improvements in key metrics such as the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and price-to-book value (P/BV), positioning the stock as a more compelling proposition for investors despite recent market headwinds and subdued returns relative to benchmarks."
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        "title": "P/E at 15.93 vs Industry's 16.61: What the Data Shows for ITC Ltd.",
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        "description": "    <div class=\"article-news-new\">\n        <div class=\"article-container\">\n\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n                <p><strong>Valuation Picture: Modest Discount Amid Sector Norms</strong></p>\n                <p><a href=\"https://www.marketsmojo.com/stocks-analysis/itc-397071-0\" class=\"stk\" target=\"_blank\">ITC Ltd.</a> trades at a P/E of 15.93, slightly below the FMCG industry average of 16.61. This 0.68x discount suggests the market is pricing in some caution relative to peers. Given the stock’s large-cap status with a market capitalisation of ₹3,85,844.97 crores, this valuation gap is notable but not extreme. The sector’s P/E reflects a broad range of consumer goods companies, many with differing growth profiles and risk factors. The discount may imply concerns over ITC’s recent earnings trajectory or competitive pressures within FMCG. <a href=\"https://www.marketsmojo.com/stocks-analysis/itc-397071-0..."
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      "caption": "Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Acquisition",
      "datetime": "19-May-2026",
      "details": "Acquisition of shares of Mother Sparsh Baby Care Private Limited",
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      "caption": "Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance",
      "datetime": "16-May-2026",
      "details": "Annual Secretarial Compliance Report",
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      "caption": "Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication",
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      "details": "Publication of Notice re: Transfer of unclaimed Dividend and Ordinary Shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund",
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          "txt": "ITC Ltd. has declared <strong>650%</strong> dividend, ex-date: 04 Feb 26",
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News and Views

ITC Q4 FY26: Profit Surge Masks Revenue Headwinds as FMCG Giant Navigates Demand Slowdown

2026-05-21 22:31:06

ITC Ltd., India's diversified conglomerate with interests spanning cigarettes, hotels, FMCG, and agribusiness, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹5,387.97 crores for Q4 FY26 (January-March 2026), marking a robust 9.26% quarter-on-quarter increase but a sharp 72.69% decline year-on-year. The company, commanding a market capitalisation of ₹3,87,098 crores, witnessed its stock trading at ₹308.00 on May 21, 2026, reflecting a marginal 0.15% gain as investors digested mixed quarterly results that showcased margin expansion amidst revenue contraction.

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P/E at 15.94 vs Industry's 16.38: What the Data Shows for ITC Ltd.

2026-05-21 09:20:28

Valuation Picture: A Slight Discount Amid Sector Premiums

The current P/E of ITC Ltd. at 15.94 compares with the FMCG sector’s average P/E of 16.38, indicating a valuation discount of approximately 2.7%. This suggests that the market is pricing in either a degree of caution or tempered growth expectations relative to peers. Given the company’s large-cap status with a market capitalisation of ₹3,87,849.69 crores, this valuation gap is notable but not extreme. The discount may reflect concerns about the company’s recent earnings trajectory or sector-specific headwinds. ITC Ltd.’s P/E ...

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P/E at 16.08 vs Industry's 16.53: What the Data Shows for ITC Ltd.

2026-05-20 09:20:21

Valuation in Context

The current P/E of 16.08 for ITC Ltd. sits just below the FMCG sector’s average of 16.53, indicating a slight valuation discount relative to peers. This is noteworthy given the stock’s large-cap status with a market capitalisation of ₹3,85,970.27 crores. The near-parity in valuation suggests that the market is pricing in risks or challenges specific to the company, despite its established presence in the sector. The modest premium or discount in P/E often reflects investor sentiment on growth prospects, regulatory environment, or sector-specific headwinds. ITC Ltd.<...

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7,905 Put Contracts on ITC Ltd. at Rs 310 Strike Ahead of 26 May Expiry

2026-05-19 13:00:06

The stock of ITC Ltd. has been steadily rising, gaining 3.72% over the past five sessions to trade at Rs 311.70. Against this backdrop, 7,905 put option contracts at the Rs 310 strike were traded on 19 May 2026, just a week before the 26 May expiry. This surge in put activity raises the question: is this a bearish bet, protective hedging, or put writing? The data suggests a nuanced interpretation.

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ITC Ltd. is Rated Hold by MarketsMOJO

2026-05-19 10:10:44

ITC Ltd. is rated 'Hold' by MarketsMOJO, a rating that was last updated on 15 Apr 2026. While this rating change occurred in mid-April, the analysis and financial metrics presented here reflect the company’s current position as of 19 May 2026, providing investors with the most up-to-date view of the stock’s fundamentals, valuation, financial trends, and technical outlook.

Read full news article

P/E at 16.07 vs Industry's 16.50: What the Data Shows for ITC Ltd.

2026-05-19 09:20:19

Valuation Picture: Slight Discount to Industry Average

The current P/E of 16.07 for ITC Ltd. places it just below the FMCG sector average of 16.50. This modest discount suggests the market is pricing in some caution relative to peers, despite the company’s large-cap stature with a market capitalisation of ₹3,92,109.71 crores. The near-parity in valuation indicates that investors are not assigning a significant premium or discount, reflecting a balanced view on earnings prospects within the sector. However, given the stock’s underperformance over the past year, this valuation could be interpreted as a cautious stance — Read full news article

Rs 310 Calls on ITC Ltd. See Heavy Activity — What the Strike Price Tells You

2026-05-18 11:00:05

8,692 call contracts at the Rs 310 strike traded on ITC Ltd. on 18 May 2026, with the stock closing marginally above this level at Rs 310.60. This near-the-money activity coincides with a four-day rally that has lifted the stock by 3.39%, signalling a convergence of options and cash market sentiment.

Read full news article

ITC Ltd. Valuation Shifts to Attractive Amid Mixed Market Returns

2026-05-18 08:00:53

ITC Ltd., a stalwart in the FMCG sector, has witnessed a notable shift in its valuation parameters, moving from a fair to an attractive valuation grade. This change is underscored by improvements in key metrics such as the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and price-to-book value (P/BV), positioning the stock as a more compelling proposition for investors despite recent market headwinds and subdued returns relative to benchmarks.

Read full news article

P/E at 15.93 vs Industry's 16.61: What the Data Shows for ITC Ltd.

2026-05-15 09:20:17

Valuation Picture: Modest Discount Amid Sector Norms

ITC Ltd. trades at a P/E of 15.93, slightly below the FMCG industry average of 16.61. This 0.68x discount suggests the market is pricing in some caution relative to peers. Given the stock’s large-cap status with a market capitalisation of ₹3,85,844.97 crores, this valuation gap is notable but not extreme. The sector’s P/E reflects a broad range of consumer goods companies, many with differing growth profiles and risk factors. The discount may imply concerns over ITC’s recent earnings trajectory or competitive pressures within FMCG. Read full news article

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