Ciena Set to Join S&P 500; Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals to Join S&P MidCap 400; ADT and OneSpaWorld Holdings to Join S&P SmallCap 600

Rhea-AI Summary

ADT (NYSE: ADT) will join the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Feb 9, 2026, as part of index changes by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The rebalancing also adds Ciena (CIEN) to the S&P 500 and moves Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) into the S&P MidCap 400 on Feb 9; OneSpaWorld (OSW) joins the SmallCap 600 on Feb 10.

Dayforce was removed following an acquisition by Thoma Bravo, and Dynavax was deleted ahead of its pending acquisition by Sanofi.

Positive

• Ciena added to S&P 500 on Feb 9, 2026
• ADT added to S&P SmallCap 600 on Feb 9, 2026
• OneSpaWorld added to S&P SmallCap 600 on Feb 10, 2026
• Arrowhead moved into S&P MidCap 400 on Feb 9, 2026

Negative

• Dayforce removed from S&P 500 after Thoma Bravo acquisition
• Arrowhead removed from S&P SmallCap 600 on Feb 9, 2026
• Dynavax removed from S&P SmallCap 600 ahead of pending Sanofi deal

Market Context

This announcement confirms that Dayforce will be deleted from the S&P 500 following the completion o...

Analysis

This announcement confirms that Dayforce will be deleted from the S&P 500 following the completion of its acquisition by Thoma Bravo, with changes effective before the open on February 9, 2026. The move shifts index ownership to the acquirer and removes DAY from major benchmarks. Investors tracking prior filings and merger terms may focus on final settlement mechanics and timing rather than ongoing fundamentals, as Dayforce becomes a wholly owned private subsidiary.

Key Figures

Index change effective date: Feb 9, 2026 Second index change date: Feb 10, 2026

2 metrics

Index change effective date Feb 9, 2026 Effective date for S&P 500, MidCap 400, SmallCap 600 changes involving DAY

Second index change date Feb 10, 2026 Effective date for OSW replacing DVAX in S&P SmallCap 600

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Nov 18 (Neutral)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Nov 18	Research report release	Neutral	+0.2%	Publication of retirement savings study using anonymized client data.
Nov 12	Acquisition approval	Positive	+0.3%	Shareholders approve Thoma Bravo cash acquisition at $70.00 per share.
Oct 29	Earnings and deal	Neutral	+0.1%	Q3 2025 results and reiteration of $70.00-per-share acquisition terms.
Oct 16	Earnings date notice	Neutral	-0.1%	Announcement of Q3 release timing and no earnings call due to merger.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent DAY news tied to the Thoma Bravo acquisition and operations has produced very small price moves (within about 0.3% over 24 hours), suggesting trading has been anchored by the agreed $70.00 per-share cash consideration.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Dayforce news has centered on its acquisition by Thoma Bravo and routine operating updates. On October 29, 2025, Q3 results showed revenue growth but a GAAP net loss, alongside confirmation of the planned $70.00-per-share sale. Stockholders approved the deal on November 12, 2025, and subsequent communications, including research like the retirement report on November 18, 2025, saw muted price reactions. Today’s S&P 500 deletion follows the merger’s closing timeline.

Key Terms

s&p 500, s&p midcap 400, s&p smallcap 600, gics sector

4 terms

s&p 500 financial

"S&P MidCap 400 constituent Ciena Corp. (NYSE: CIEN) will replace Dayforce Inc. (NYSE: DAY) in the S&P 500"

The S&P 500 is a broad stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 large U.S. companies, weighted so bigger firms have a larger impact. Investors use it like a thermometer or benchmark to judge how the overall U.S. stock market or a portfolio is doing; movements in the index influence investor sentiment, fund performance, and many passive investment products that aim to match its returns.

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s&p midcap 400 financial

"S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: ARWR) will replace Ciena in the S&P MidCap 400"

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

"ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT) will replace Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals in the S&P SmallCap 600"

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, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600: 

• S&P MidCap 400 constituent Ciena Corp. (NYSE: CIEN) will replace Dayforce Inc. (NYSE: DAY) in the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: ARWR) will replace Ciena in the S&P MidCap 400, and ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT) will replace Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, February 9. Thoma Bravo L.P. acquired Dayforce in a deal that closed today.
• OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. (NASD: OSW) will replace Dynavax Technologies Corp. (NASD: DVAX) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, February 10. Sanofi is acquiring Dynavax Technologies in a deal expected to be completed 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
Feb 9, 2026	S&P 500	Addition	Ciena	CIEN	Information Technology
Feb 9, 2026	S&P 500	Deletion	Dayforce	DAY	Industrials
Feb 9, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Addition	Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals	ARWR	Health Care
Feb 9, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Deletion	Ciena	CIEN	Information Technology
Feb 9, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	ADT	ADT	Consumer Discretionary
Feb 9, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals	ARWR	Health Care
Feb 10, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	OneSpaWorld Holdings	OSW	Consumer Discretionary
Feb 10, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	Dynavax Technologies	DVAX	Health Care

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FAQ

When will ADT (ADT) join the S&P SmallCap 600?

ADT will join the S&P SmallCap 600 prior to the opening of trading on Feb 9, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, this is part of a scheduled rebalancing affecting multiple indexes and takes effect at the market open on that date.

Why was Dayforce (DAY) removed from the S&P 500 on Feb 9, 2026?

Dayforce was removed from the S&P 500 because Thoma Bravo completed an acquisition of Dayforce. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the deal closed and the company no longer met index inclusion criteria, prompting the deletion effective Feb 9, 2026.

What does Ciena's (CIEN) addition to the S&P 500 mean for investors?

Ciena's addition places CIEN in the S&P 500 effective Feb 9, 2026, which may increase passive fund demand. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, index inclusion typically prompts reweighting by index-tracking funds at the open on the effective date.

How does Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) moving to the S&P MidCap 400 affect its index status?

Arrowhead will be added to the S&P MidCap 400 and removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 prior to trading on Feb 9, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the change reflects index reconstitution and will alter which funds track ARWR.

When does OneSpaWorld (OSW) join the S&P SmallCap 600 and what is the effective date?

OneSpaWorld will join the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Feb 10, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, OSW replaces Dynavax in the SmallCap 600 on that effective date.

Was the Dynavax (DVAX) removal tied to a transaction, and what is the timing?

Dynavax was deleted from the S&P SmallCap 600 effective Feb 10, 2026 ahead of a pending acquisition by Sanofi. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the removal aligns with the announced transaction awaiting final closing conditions.