These stocks well liked by analysts have not panned out in 2025

Investors who have ignored some of Wall Street's stock picks might end the year with better-performing portfolios than those who have heeded analyst recommendations. Several stocks with buy ratings, including Delta Air Lines, Nike and United Parcel Service, have underperformed in 2025, losing as much as 35% of their value since the beginning of the year. In some cases, the stock price reflected struggles the companies had growing profits. Using LSEG data, CNBC Pro screened for a list of S & P 500 companies with lackluster earnings and stock price growth this year, despite solid endorsements. The companies met the following criteria as of Nov. 21: Earnings per share and net income fell at least 10% over the past 12 months Stock dropped in year-to-date period Consensus buy rating Delta Air L