SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

Rhea-AI Summary

F&G Annuities & Life (NYSE: FG) will join the S&P SmallCap 600, replacing Mister Car Wash, effective before trading on May 19, 2026. The same announcement details SharkNinja moving into the S&P MidCap 400 and Flowers Foods shifting from the MidCap 400 to the SmallCap 600 on May 18, 2026, tied to pending acquisitions of CSG Systems Intl and Mister Car Wash.

Positive

• FG added to S&P SmallCap 600 effective May 19, 2026

Negative

• None.

Market Context

This announcement details S&P index changes resulting from NEC’s planned acquisition of CSG Systems ...

Analysis

This announcement details S&P index changes resulting from NEC’s planned acquisition of CSG Systems International. CSGS trades near its agreed all-cash merger price of $80.70 per share from recent filings, and volume has been elevated relative to its 20-day average, consistent with event-driven positioning. Historically, earnings, partnership wins, and merger updates produced only modest price reactions. Investors may watch for any further regulatory or closing-condition developments that could affect timing or terms of the transaction.

Key Figures

Index change date: May 18, 2026 Index change date: May 19, 2026

2 metrics

Index change date May 18, 2026 Effective date for CSG Systems Intl deletion from S&P SmallCap 600

Index change date May 19, 2026 Effective date for Mister Car Wash deletion from S&P SmallCap 600

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 06 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
May 06	Q1 2026 results	Positive	+0.1%	Reported Q1 2026 growth, margins, dividend, and shareholder approval of NEC merger.
Mar 30	Customer partnership	Positive	+0.1%	Announced ePLDT and VITRO partnership to support regional enterprise transformation.
Mar 26	Industry recognition	Positive	-0.0%	Named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for journey analytics.
Feb 04	Q4 and FY 2025	Positive	+0.5%	Reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results and detailed NEC cash merger terms.
Feb 04	Dividend increase	Positive	-0.3%	Announced 6% dividend increase to $0.34 and 13th consecutive annual raise.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent news tied to operations, earnings, and the NEC merger generally saw modest positive alignment, though recognition and dividend announcements occasionally coincided with small pullbacks.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, CSG Systems International has focused on solid execution and its pending sale to NEC. Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 results showed revenue growth and ongoing dividend payments, with an all-cash merger at $80.70 per share repeatedly highlighted in filings. Strategic news included a partnership with ePLDT Group and recognition as a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Customer Journey Analytics & Orchestration. Price reactions to these items were generally modest, reflecting a stock trading close to its agreed acquisition value.

Key Terms

s&p midcap 400, s&p smallcap 600, gics sector

3 terms

s&p midcap 400 financial

"May 18, 2026 | S&P MidCap 400 | Addition | SharkNinja | SN | Consumer Discretionary"

The S&P MidCap 400 is a group of 400 companies that are smaller than the big, well-known corporations but larger than tiny startups. It helps investors see how medium-sized companies are performing in the stock market, acting like a barometer for this middle-sized group of businesses.

s&p smallcap 600 financial

"May 18, 2026 | S&P SmallCap 600 | Addition | Flowers Foods | FLO | Consumer Staples"

A stock market index made up of 600 small-cap U.S. companies chosen to represent the performance of smaller publicly traded firms. It matters to investors because it acts like a temperature gauge for the small-company segment of the market, serving as a benchmark for fund managers, a basis for index funds and ETFs, and a way to compare returns and risk when building a diversified portfolio.

gics sector financial

"Effective Date | Index Name | Action | Company Name | Ticker | GICS Sector"

GICS sector is one of the major industry groupings from the Global Industry Classification Standard, a system that sorts companies into consistent categories (like Technology or Health Care) based on the primary business they do. Investors use these sectors like folders in a filing cabinet to compare companies, build diversified portfolios, and track how whole parts of the market are performing rather than focusing on single stocks.

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NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600: 

• SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.
• F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date	Index Name	Action	Company Name	Ticker	GICS Sector
May 18, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Addition	SharkNinja	SN	Consumer Discretionary
May 18, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Deletion	Flowers Foods	FLO	Consumer Staples
May 18, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	Flowers Foods	FLO	Consumer Staples
May 18, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	CSG Systems Intl	CSGS	Industrials
May 19, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	F&G Annuities & Life	FG	Financials
May 19, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	Mister Car Wash	MCW	Consumer Discretionary

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FAQ

When will F&G Annuities & Life (NYSE: FG) join the S&P SmallCap 600 index?

F&G Annuities & Life is scheduled to join the S&P SmallCap 600 before trading opens on May 19, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, FG will replace Mister Car Wash in the Financials sector slot.

Which company will FG (NYSE: FG) replace in the S&P SmallCap 600 on May 19, 2026?

FG will replace Mister Car Wash (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before the market opens on May 19, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Mister Car Wash is being acquired by Leonard Green & Partners.

What index changes involve SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) and Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) in May 2026?

SharkNinja will be added to the S&P MidCap 400 on May 18, 2026, replacing Flowers Foods. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Flowers Foods will simultaneously move into the S&P SmallCap 600, replacing CSG Systems Intl ahead of its planned acquisition.

Which companies are being removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 in May 2026?

CSG Systems Intl and Mister Car Wash are set to be removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 on May 18 and May 19, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, each removal is linked to pending acquisition deals expected to close soon.

Why is CSG Systems Intl (NASD: CSGS) leaving the S&P SmallCap 600 in May 2026?

CSG Systems Intl is leaving the S&P SmallCap 600 because NEC Corporation is acquiring the company. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, its deletion and Flowers Foods’ addition to the index take effect before trading opens on May 18, 2026.

How do the May 2026 S&P index changes affect FG (NYSE: FG) classification?

FG will be classified in the Financials sector within the S&P SmallCap 600 starting May 19, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, FG’s addition is part of a broader rebalancing tied to multiple acquisition-driven deletions.