• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
FinanceTariffs

The 14 Fortune 500 stocks most exposed to the tariff war

Sheryl Estrada
By
Sheryl Estrada
Sheryl Estrada
Senior Writer and author of CFO Daily
Down Arrow Button Icon
Sheryl Estrada
By
Sheryl Estrada
Sheryl Estrada
Senior Writer and author of CFO Daily
Down Arrow Button Icon
April 16, 2025, 11:52 AM ET
Chart shows change in stock prices for companies with high exposure to new tariffs

Tariff uncertainty is roiling the markets and leaving major companies in a state of heightened alert. The global stock market plummeted after President Donald Trump instituted tariffs for the vast majority of the U.S.’s trading partners on April 2, wiping out trillions of dollars of wealth in the process. While the market rebounded after Trump announced a 90-day pause on certain tariffs, others are still in effect—notably a 10% tariff on nearly all global imports, a 25% levy on imported cars and auto parts, and a 145% tariff on goods imported from China are in effect as well. Companies are already feeling the pain—and some more than others.

Recommended Video

To get a sense of which companies are getting hit hardest by tariff turmoil, Fortune parsed stock market data from Morningstar. The findings are shown in the chart below, which identifies 14 Fortune 500 companies, along with their rank and industry sector, and shows how their share prices performed since tariffs began to bite.

Apparel and retail

As the chart shows, the stock price of VF Corporation (No. 355) has been hit particularly hard, declining 30%. The global apparel and footwear company is known for its portfolio of brands, including The North Face, Timberland, and Vans. VF has a strong reliance on China and Vietnam—both prime targets for Trump’s tariffs—for its suppliers.

Meanwhile, Wayfair (No. 346), the online retailer of home goods, has experienced a 15% drop. The company has higher exposure to Vietnam than some of its competitors. Shares of athletic apparel retailer Lululemon (No. 411) fell 7%.

Industrials, hardware, semiconductors 

The stock price for Arizona-based Microchip Technology (No. 447), a semiconductor company, was down about 20%. The company made its debut on the Fortune 500 in 2024. Currently, semiconductors are excluded from the tariff increases, but the stock price took a hit over concerns demand for chips would weaken. Microchip Technology’s woes could soon worsen as the Trump administration is now eying new tariffs on semiconductors. 

Western Digital (No. 334), a data storage company, saw its stock price fall about 12%. The company has a significant presence in China. Shares of Dell Technologies (No. 48) dipped 7% and HP Enterprise’s (No. 147) stock price fell about 9%.

Medical technology and devices

The stock price of GE Healthcare Technologies (No. 206) fell 19%. Last week, GE Healthcare was among the U.S. companies that participated in a roundtable with China’s Ministry of Commerce. Despite ongoing trade tensions and China’s retaliatory tariffs, the vice minister of commerce said the country remains committed to reform and opening up.  

Vehicles and parts

Minnesota-based Polaris (No. 431) experienced an 18% drop. The manufacturer of power sports vehicles and related products has its largest factory in Monterrey, Mexico, where it once benefited from a long-standing North American free trade regime—one that Trump has upended with new tariffs, including on the auto sector.

Cyclical and special retail 

Best Buy’s (No. 100) stock price has experienced a 17% dip. While the company only directly imports 2% to 3% of its own inventory, its costs are dependent on a complex supply chain that includes vendors heavily exposed to tariffs, Fortune reported. In March, the consumer electronics retailer warned of potential price pressure due to tariffs. 

The stock prices of clothing retailer Gap (No. 278) and home furnishing company Williams-Sonoma (No. 474) were down about 9%. Gap sources less than 10% of its product from China and less than 1% comes from Canada and Mexico combined, CEO Richard Dickson told Yahoo Finance in March. Dickson said the company has strengthened its supply chain over the last several years and will continue to diversify its product manufacturing footprint.  

During the most recent earnings call, Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber addressed the company’s supply chain. “We’ve been moving goods away from China. We’ve cut it substantially. We intend to continue to cut it substantially.”

Consumer defensives

Target (No. 37) shares were down 9%. Target has reduced its reliance on China to about 30% of imports from more than 60%, Target CEO Brian Cornell recently said. 

Shares of bargain retailer Dollar Tree (No. 143) were down about 2%, less than the 4%  drop in the S&P 500 Index.

Join us at the Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit May 19–20, 2026, in Atlanta. The next era of workplace innovation is here—and the old playbook is being rewritten. At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work. Register now.
About the Author
Sheryl Estrada
By Sheryl EstradaSenior Writer and author of CFO Daily
LinkedIn iconTwitter icon

Sheryl Estrada is a senior writer at Fortune, where she covers the corporate finance industry, Wall Street, and corporate leadership. She also authors CFO Daily.

See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon

Latest in Finance

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025

Most Popular

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Success
  • Tech
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Environment
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Health
  • Retail
  • Lifestyle
  • Politics
  • Newsletters
  • Magazine
  • Features
  • Commentary
  • Mpw
  • CEO Initiative
  • Conferences
  • Personal Finance
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.


Most Popular

placeholder alt text
Success
Even with $850 billion to his name, Elon Musk admits ‘money can’t buy happiness.’ But billionaire Mark Cuban says it’s not so simple
By Preston ForeFebruary 6, 2026
2 days ago
placeholder alt text
Success
Gen Z Patriots quarterback Drake Maye still drives a 2015 pickup truck even after it broke down on the highway—despite his $37 million contract
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 7, 2026
1 day ago
placeholder alt text
Economy
Elon Musk warns the U.S. is '1,000% going to go bankrupt' unless AI and robotics save the economy from crushing debt
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
20 hours ago
placeholder alt text
Success
Nestlé’s CEO drinks 8 coffees a day, but says Gen Z staffers are his secret to staying sharp by ‘learning constantly’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 5, 2026
3 days ago
placeholder alt text
Success
Larry Ellison and Jeff Bezos have seen more than $66 billion swiped from their net worths since the start of this year as AI-driven slump sees tech billionaires’ wealth free-fall
By Emma BurleighFebruary 6, 2026
2 days ago
placeholder alt text
Personal Finance
Current price of gold as of February 6, 2026
By Danny BakstFebruary 6, 2026
2 days ago

Latest in Finance

Tom Brady looks on prior to the game at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
Personal FinanceNFL
Tom Brady is making 15 times more as a Super Bowl commentator than he did playing in the big game thanks to $375 million contract 
By Eva RoytburgFebruary 8, 2026
56 minutes ago
tipping
CommentaryTipping
I’m the chief growth officer at a payments app and I know how America really tips. Connecticut, I’m looking at you
By Ricardo CiciFebruary 8, 2026
1 hour ago
colorado
RetailGrocery
Grocery prices have surged 25% in Colorado since the pandemic with Kroger and Walmart sharing half the market. Enter Aldi
By Jack Buffington and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
2 hours ago
broker
CommentaryRecession
We studied 70 countries’ economic data for the last 60 years and something big about market crashes changed 25 years ago
By Josh Ederington, Jenny Minier and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
2 hours ago
birthday
CommentaryAmerican Dream
America marks its 250th birthday with a fading dream—the first time that younger generations will make less than their parents
By Mark Robert Rank and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
3 hours ago
Personal FinanceBill Gates
Bill Gates is shedding houses that are part of his $132 million Xanadu 2.0 compound—a reversal from his feelings about downsizing
By Sydney LakeFebruary 8, 2026
5 hours ago