11 Worst-Performing Blue Chip Stocks So Far in 2025

3. United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS)

Year To Date Share Price Return as of April 25: -20.96%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 58

United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS) is an integrated freight and logistics company that offers transportation and delivery services. The company delivers over 10 million packages in over 200 countries, making it a leading provider in the global supply chain. The company has come under immense pressure amid growing concerns of the global economy plunging into recession amid the global trade war. The stock is already down by about 21% for the year, emerging as one of the worst-performing blue chip stocks.

The underperformance has already caught Wells Fargo’s attention, as analysts at the firm downgraded the stock to an Equal Weight from an Overweight and cut the price target to $98. The downgrade comes amid growing concerns that United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS) is susceptible to trade headwinds and risks emerging amid the tariff war in the parcel delivery industry.

According to Wells Fargo, United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS), just like FedEx, UPS faces significant execution challenges as it tries to adapt to the shifting trade and e-commerce landscape. Elevated Chinese tariffs and declining volumes in domestic and international markets are expected to weigh significantly on UPS’s revenue base. UPS is in the process of reducing its business with Amazon with plans to cut delivery volumes by up to 50% by the second half of the year as it seeks to focus on higher margin sectors.