Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Which Is A Better Metal Stock With High Dividend Yield In 2026?

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Metal stocks in India have emerged as key outperformers even as the broader Indian stock market remained under pressure. Shares of Vedanta, Hindalco, Nalco, and other major metal companies have rallied sharply over the past month amid expectations of a global metals supercycle and improving domestic demand.

Among them, Vedanta has remained in focus not only for its strong stock performance but also due to its much-anticipated demerger. The company's shares are now trading at their ex-demerger value and have surged more than 10% in just five days. At the same time, Vedanta's subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc, has also witnessed heightened investor interest, with its share price gaining momentum.

While strong share price performance has kept both stocks in the spotlight, dividends remain another crucial factor for long-term investors evaluating these companies. For those planning to add Vedanta or Hindustan Zinc to their portfolios, here's a detailed comparison of their dividend yield, dividend history, and recent share price trends.

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc Share Price Trend, MCap Comparison

Vedanta's share price closed 2.3% lower at Rs 331.1 per share on BSE on Friday with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,29,472.95 crore. The stock had touched its intraday high of Rs 339.90 per share and an intraday low of Rs 325.0 per share. Vedanta Stock's return on equity stood at 23.53%.

The stock has delivered close to 11.69% return in one week, and around 21.9% in two weeks.

Hindustan Zinc share price saw 4.73% loss and closed at Rs 637.45 per share on BSE with a market capitalisation of Rs 2,69,342.96 crore on Friday. The stock had touched its intraday high mark of Rs 662.20 per share and an intraday low of Rs 632.55 per share. The metal stock has delivered 7% return in two weeks.

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Dividend Yield Comparison

Metal to mining conglomerate, Vedanta, has announced close to 49 dividends since July 23, 2001, as per Trendlyne data. In the last twelve months, Vedana has announced an equity dividend of Rs 34 per share.
Vedanta's subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc has announced nearly 45 dividends since June 2001. The silver producer has rewarded its investors with a total dividend of Rs 21 per share in

At a market price of Rs 331 per share, Vedanta's dividend yield stood at 10.27%. Whereas, Hindustan Zinc's dividend yield (at a market price of Rs 673.8 per share) 3.29%.

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