scorecardresearchHindustan Zinc declares dividend, stock zooms nearly 5%

Hindustan Zinc declares dividend, stock zooms nearly 5%

Updated: 22 Mar 2023, 10:26 AM IST
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Hindustan Zinc said the company will pay 26 per share as dividend to its shareholders. This is the fourth interim dividend the company has announced this year.

Hindustan Zinc gains over 4% on Wednesday's trade

Hindustan Zinc gains over 4% on Wednesday's trade

Shares of Hindustan Zinc Ltd jumped nearly 5% on Wednesday's early trade after the company declared fourth interim dividend of 26 per equity share on Tuesday.

As per company's filing, the interim dividend of 26 per equity share, or 1300% on face value of 2 per share for the fiscal 2022–23, amounts to 10985.83 crores, and will be paid within stipulated timelines.

On Wednesday's trade, the stock has gained 32.49% from 52-week low of 242.0 recorded on July 6, 2022, and the stock price rose 3% and outperformed its sector by 5.4% in the past year.

The stock is trading at high day volume of 4.0 million.

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Hindustan Zinc in the last five sessions

"The stock has seen strong traction in today's session, and the volume activity is good supporting the upmove. If prices continue to hold this gain, the prices can expect further upside traction towards 335 - 340 , immediate support is at 310," said Rajesh Bhosale - Equity Technical and Derivative Analyst, Angel One.

According to Mintgenie poll, 12 analysts recommend 'sell' rating on the stock.

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First Published: 22 Mar 2023, 10:26 AM IST