Axe Compute Inc. Joins Russell Microcap® Index, Reflecting Its Growth as a Publicly Traded AI Infrastructure Platform

Axe Compute (NASDAQ: AGPU), a neocloud AI infrastructure platform, was added to the Russell Microcap Index effective June 29, 2026, following the first 2026 Russell U.S. Indexes semi-annual reconstitution.

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Axe Compute (NASDAQ: AGPU), a neocloud AI infrastructure platform, was added to the Russell Microcap Index effective June 29, 2026, following the first 2026 Russell U.S. Indexes semi-annual reconstitution.

Membership, determined mainly by market-cap rankings, lasts until the December 2026 reconstitution, aligning AGPU with indexes benchmarking about $12.2 trillion in assets.

Positive

• Added to Russell Microcap Index effective June 29, 2026
• Index membership expected to remain in place until December 2026 reconstitution
• Included in index family against which about $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked
• Recognition based on objective market-capitalization rankings and style attributes

Negative

• None.

Argus Jul 7 session 11 alerts

-12.13% close to close 1.4x rel. volume Open Argus

Details

Market reaction after Russell Microcap index inclusion: AGPU -12.13% in the Jul 7 session

-15.4% Trough in 30 hr 25 min

$95.75M Market Cap

In the Jul 7 session, AGPU declined 12.13%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -15.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 11 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock dropped -12.1% in the session following this news. A steep decline after the Russell Micro...

Analysis

The stock dropped -12.1% in the session following this news. A steep decline after the Russell Microcap addition could signal concern about the recently filed $1,000,000,000 shelf rather than the index move itself, contrasting with historically strong reactions to AI-focused news and highlighting dilution as a key risk.

Key Figures

Index inclusion date: June 29, 2026 Russell U.S. coverage: 4,000 stocks Russell Microcap size: 1,000 + 1,000 securities +2 more

Index inclusion date

June 29, 2026

Effective date Axe Compute was added to Russell Microcap Index

Russell U.S. coverage

4,000 stocks

Semi-annual reconstitution captures up to 4,000 largest U.S. stocks

Russell Microcap size

1,000 + 1,000 securities

Smallest 1,000 in Russell 2000 plus next 1,000 by market cap

Membership term

Until December 2026

Index membership remains until next semi-annual reconstitution

Assets benchmarked

$12.2 trillion

Assets benchmarked to Russell U.S. Indexes as of May 2026

Previous AI Reports

2 past events · Latest: Apr 22

Same Type 2 events

1. Apr 22

   AI contract win

   24h Move

   +86.9%

   Signed 36‑month ~$260M contract for 2,304 NVIDIA B300 GPUs and storage.

2. Feb 24

   AI focus shift

   24h Move

   +3.8%

   Explored strategic options for Helomics to sharpen focus on AI compute infrastructure.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

russell microcap® index, russell 2000® index, ftse russell, market capitalization

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russell microcap® index financial

"it was added to the Russell Microcap® Index, effective June 29, 2026"

A market index that tracks the performance of the smallest publicly traded U.S. companies by market value, the Russell Microcap® Index acts like a thermometer for the microcap segment of the stock market. Investors use it as a benchmark to measure how tiny, often more volatile firms are performing relative to broader markets, helping with portfolio allocation, risk assessment and comparing the returns of funds focused on very small-cap stocks.

russell 2000® index financial

"smallest 1,000 securities in the Russell 2000® Index, plus the next 1,000"

A stock market index that tracks the performance of roughly 2,000 publicly traded U.S. companies with smaller market values, representing the broader small-cap segment of the market. It matters to investors because it acts like a thermometer for smaller companies—used as a benchmark to compare fund performance, guide portfolio allocation, and gauge economic or market trends affecting growth-oriented, higher-risk firms.

ftse russell financial

"Russell U.S. Indexes, which belong to FTSE Russell, the global index provider"

FTSE Russell is a global index provider that creates and maintains lists (indexes) showing how groups of stocks perform, similar to a scoreboard that ranks companies by size, sector and trading activity. Investors use these indexes as benchmarks and as the basis for investment products like index funds and ETFs, so when a stock is added or removed it can trigger buying or selling that affects its price and liquidity.

market capitalization financial

"ranking them by total market capitalization"

Market capitalization is the total market value of a company’s outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the current share price by the number of shares issued. It gives a quick snapshot of a company’s size and how investors value it, influencing perceived risk, index membership, and roughly how much it might cost to buy the whole company — like using a sticker price to compare the relative size and price of different houses.

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Inclusion follows the first 2026 semi-annual reconstitution of the Russell U.S. Indexes and reflects Axe Compute's continued growth as a publicly traded AI infrastructure platform

PITTSBURGH, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axe Compute Inc. (NASDAQ: AGPU), a neocloud AI infrastructure platform delivering dedicated enterprise GPU compute capacity at global scale, today announced that it was added to the Russell Microcap® Index, effective June 29, 2026, at the U.S. market open, as part of the first 2026 Russell indexes reconstitution.

The semi-annual June reconstitution of the Russell U.S. Indexes captures up to the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks as of April 30, 2026, ranking them by total market capitalization. The Russell Microcap® Index consists of the smallest 1,000 securities in the Russell 2000® Index, plus the next 1,000 smallest eligible securities by market capitalization, and membership means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. Membership remains in place until the next semi-annual reconstitution in December 2026. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes, rather than through company nomination.

"Being added to the Russell Microcap Index is a meaningful recognition of the progress we've made building Axe Compute into a scalable, publicly traded AI infrastructure platform," said Christopher Miglino, Chief Executive Officer of Axe Compute.

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors, both as the basis for index funds and exchange-traded products and as benchmarks for actively managed portfolios. As of May 2026, approximately $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked against the Russell U.S. Indexes, which belong to FTSE Russell, the global index provider — making index membership a relevant signal for the investment community tracking small- and micro-cap equities.

For more information on the Russell Microcap® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, visit the "Russell Reconstitution" section of the FTSE Russell website.

About Axe Compute Inc.

Axe Compute Inc. (NASDAQ: AGPU) is a neocloud AI infrastructure platform built on a fundamental premise: AI innovation should not be constrained by hardware choice or inventory limitations. Axe Compute gives enterprises and AI innovators choice across hardware, geography, and deployment speed through two delivery models, its immediate access program, providing the latest GPU compute options in as fast as 48 hours across 200-plus global locations, and the build program, enabling enterprises to access large-scale dedicated AI factories, all backed by enterprise-grade SLAs and support. Axe Compute is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit axecompute.com.

About FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business

FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. Approximately $21.2 trillion is benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. FTSE Russell is wholly owned by LSEG. For more information, visit lseg.com/en/ftse-russell.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's commercial strategy, infrastructure scale, deployment capabilities, market positioning, and the anticipated benefits of index inclusion, including with respect to visibility, liquidity, and institutional ownership. These statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks related to the execution and enforceability of customer agreements, hardware supply chain constraints, facility readiness, customer performance, macroeconomic conditions, competition, regulatory matters, continued index eligibility, and other risk factors described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security, and Axe Compute undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

Investor & Media Contacts

Erin McMahon - ir@axecompute.com

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What does Axe Compute's (NASDAQ: AGPU) inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index mean for investors?

Inclusion means Axe Compute shares are now part of the Russell Microcap Index, a benchmark for smaller U.S. stocks. This may increase visibility among investment managers and institutional investors who use Russell indexes for index funds and performance benchmarks.

When did Axe Compute (AGPU) join the Russell Microcap Index?

Axe Compute was added to the Russell Microcap Index effective at the U.S. market open on June 29, 2026. According to the company, this followed the first 2026 semi-annual reconstitution of the Russell U.S. Indexes based on April 30, 2026 data.

How long will Axe Compute (AGPU) remain in the Russell Microcap Index?

Membership for Axe Compute in the Russell Microcap Index is expected to remain in place until the next semi-annual reconstitution in December 2026. According to FTSE Russell’s process, index membership is reviewed and updated during scheduled reconstitution events.

How is Axe Compute's inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index determined?

Axe Compute’s inclusion is based primarily on objective market-capitalization rankings and style attributes, rather than company nomination. According to FTSE Russell, the June reconstitution captures up to 4,000 largest U.S. stocks and allocates them into indexes by size and style.

Why is Russell Microcap Index membership important for Axe Compute (AGPU) shareholders?

Membership is important because Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors as benchmarks. According to FTSE Russell, about $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell U.S. Indexes, making inclusion a relevant signal for those tracking small- and micro-cap equities.