11 Worst Performing Stocks in S&P 500 So Far in 2025

1. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK)

YTD Decline in Share Price: -46.62%

Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) designs and markets footwear, apparel, and other related accessories for high-performance activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. Its brands include UGG, HOKA, and Teva, among others. Down by nearly 47%, it is the worst performing stock in the S&P 500 so far in 2025.

The company reported impressive results in January for Q3 FY25, with revenue growing 17% year-over-year to a record $1.83 billion, and diluted EPS also surging 19% to a record $3.00. However, the guidance for the full year did not impress investors and sparked a major selloff.

Carillon Eagle Mid Cap Growth Fund stated the following regarding Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) in its Q1 2025 investor letter:

“Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) designs, markets and distributes shoes, clothes and accessories globally under brands like UGG, HOKA, Teva, Koolaburra, and AHNU. The stock pulled back substantially due to softer quarterly guidance and uncertainty over the impact of tariffs. Guidance suggests slower HOKA growth than expected, but we believe this is due to challenging year-over-year comparisons and the timing of two new HOKA launches, not necessarily an indication of a material slowdown in HOKA demand.”

Trump’s recent tariffs also come as a major concern for Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) as the company has independent manufacturers and material suppliers, most of whom are based in China and Vietnam.

However, most analyst still remain optimistic about DECK, with a consenus Buy rating. They also expect the stock to recover, once the headwinds are over, and anticipate a 82% uptick, on average, in its share price.

Overall, DECK ranks first among the 11 Worst Performing Stocks in S&P So Far in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of DECK, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than DECK but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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