These Were the 2 Worst-Performing Stocks in the S&P 500 in March 2025

Group 1 - The S&P 500 index dropped 5.8% in March, with 98 of its stocks falling at least 10% [1] - Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were the worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500, with declines of 27.5% and 26.4% respectively [1] - As of April 11, Delta's and United's stocks are down 30.8% and 31.3% for the year [5] Group 2 - Broader economic uncertainty impacted both Delta and United, alongside industry-specific issues [3] - Delta reduced its revenue growth guidance from 6%-8% to a maximum of 5% and cut its EPS guidance from $0.70-$1 to $0.30-$0.50 [3] - United Airlines also lowered its revenue guidance, citing a significant decrease in government-related bookings by half [4] Group 3 - New tariff plans, inflation concerns, and potential recession may lead to reduced travel by consumers, companies, and governments [5] - Both airlines are expected to face near-term challenges due to these economic factors [5]