Worst-Performing Stocks in S&P 500 Over the Past Month Revealed
Brown-Forman (BF.B), the maker of popular spirits such as Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, has experienced a significant decline in its revenue. In its first-quarter earnings report, the company reported a 7% revenue decline, or a 3% decrease on an organic basis [1]. This decline can be attributed to tariffs imposed on American whiskey exports, which have impacted Brown-Forman's top brands [2].
In an attempt to boost domestic sales, Brown-Forman has named new distributors in 13 markets across the U.S. [3]. However, the broader weakness in the spirits category also contributes to Brown-Forman's struggles.
On the other hand, Enphase Energy (ENPH), a leading maker of microinverters used with solar panels, has been performing poorly over the last five years [4]. Despite reporting solid Q2 2025 results with revenue up 20% year-over-year to $363 million and net income rising 242% to $37.1 million, and earnings per share (EPS) beating estimates by 33%, the stock still declined about 6.5% in the week following the report [1][2][4].
This recent poor performance of Enphase Energy (ENPH) stock can be attributed mainly to investor sentiment and market expectations, despite strong quarterly earnings. The market may be concerned about the company’s future growth trajectory or broader sector risks. Notably, Enphase’s revenue growth is forecasted to slow to an average of 3.4% annually over the next three years, lagging behind the broader semiconductor industry’s 16% growth forecast [1]. Additionally, Enphase stock has been bearish recently, with price forecasts expecting a further decline of approximately 2.85% over the next month and a “fear” sentiment prevailing among investors [3].
The solar energy sector, including Enphase Energy (ENPH), has struggled due to competition from China, a volatile regulatory environment, and falling prices. This sector faced another blow when the Senate retained cuts to wind and solar energy incentives in the tax and budget bill, causing Enphase Energy (ENPH) to experience a 24% drop on Tuesday [5]. As of June 17, Enphase Energy (ENPH) has dropped 30.7% over the last month [6].
Despite the challenges faced by both companies, it's worth noting that the S&P 500 index (^GSPC) has rallied in the last month due to signs of economic resilience to tariffs and hopes for a U.S.-China trade agreement [7].
References:
- Enphase Energy Q2 2025 Earnings Report
- Brown-Forman Q1 2022 Earnings Report
- Enphase Energy Stock Forecast
- Brown-Forman Stock Performance
- Senate Retains Cuts to Wind and Solar Energy Incentives
- Enphase Energy Stock Price
- S&P 500 Rally
- Investors might consider diversifying their portfolio by investing in the stock-market, as the S&P 500 index (^GSPC) has rallied in the last month, despite challenges faced by companies like Brown-Forman and Enphase Energy.
- The decline in Brown-Forman's revenue can be partly attributed to the broader weakness in the spirits category, as well as tariffs imposed on American whiskey exports that have impacted top brands.
- Enphase Energy has been facing challenges in the solar energy sector, with the company expected to experience a slow down in revenue growth compared to the broader semiconductor industry, and Enphase stock forecasted to decline further, possibly due to investor sentiment and market expectations.
