The Elmet Group Co. Set to Join Russell 3000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes
Rhea-AI Summary
The Elmet Group (Nasdaq: ELMT), a U.S. provider of precision components and high-energy systems, is set to join the Russell 3000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes after the US market opens on June 26, 2026, following the 2026 Russell index reconstitution.
Membership, determined mainly by market-cap rankings and style attributes, lasts for half a year beginning 2026 and brings automatic inclusion in either the Russell 1000® or Russell 2000® plus relevant style indexes. CEO Peter V. Anania views the addition as enhancing Elmet’s institutional investor profile. About $12.2 trillion in assets were benchmarked to Russell US indexes as of June 2025.
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- Inclusion in Russell 3000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes effective June 26, 2026
- Automatic addition to Russell 1000® or Russell 2000® plus style indexes
- Increased visibility with institutions using Russell US indexes as benchmarks
- About $12.2 trillion in assets benchmarked to Russell US indexes as of June 2025
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- None.
News Market Reaction – ELMT
In the Jun 23 session, ELMT declined 1.60%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09 | Defense contract win | Positive | +2.0% | Award of $4.3M U.S. government contract for defense components. |
| Jun 02 | Technology licensing deal | Positive | +16.6% | Subsidiary licensed ARC Sentry RF arc detection technology globally. |
| May 29 | Earnings report | Positive | -5.7% | Q1 2026 revenue and EBITDA growth with record backlog and IPO proceeds. |
| May 26 | Nasdaq bell ceremony | Neutral | +6.5% | Announcement of ringing Nasdaq Closing Bell to mark recent IPO. |
| May 20 | Earnings call schedule | Neutral | +0.6% | Scheduling of Q1 2026 earnings conference call and webcast. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
ELMT has often reacted strongly to company-specific news, with positive catalysts sometimes met by negative or muted price moves.
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PORTLAND, Maine, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Elmet Group Co. (Nasdaq: ELMT) ("Elmet" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based provider of precision-engineered components and advanced high-energy systems, is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes at the conclusion of the 2026 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 26, 2026, according to a preliminary list of additions posted last month.
The June reconstitution of the Russell US indexes captures up to the 4,000 largest US stocks as of April 30 of each year, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for half a year beginning 2026, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings, and style attributes.
“Being added to the Russell 3000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes is a meaningful recognition of the progress we've made in establishing Elmet as a leader in critical materials and defense technology,” said Company CEO Peter V. Anania. “This milestone strengthens our profile with institutional investors following our IPO in April and reinforces our commitment to driving sustainable growth and long-term value for our shareholders.”
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. According to data aggregated by the London Stock Exchange Group, as of the end of June 2025, about
About The Elmet Group
The Elmet Group is a U.S.-based provider of precision-engineered components and advanced high-energy systems for the Aerospace, Defense and Government, Industrial, Medical, Semiconductor and Electronics, and Energy industries. The Company operates through two divisions, Critical Materials Components (CMC) and Engineered Microwave Products (EMP), leveraging materials science and precision engineering expertise to deliver high-performance solutions. The Elmet Group is dedicated to strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities to support the U.S. and its allies’ needs in both critical materials and advanced high-power microwave systems.
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
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A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.
FTSE Russell is wholly owned by LSEG.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future performance, expected outcomes, and strategic initiatives. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. When used in this press release, words such as “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “forecast,” “target,” “predict,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “could,” and “will,” the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may affect results include the Company’s ability to benefit from inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index, the Russell Microcap® Index, or any other indices to the extent expected, to a lesser degree, or at all, as well as those factors discussed in The Elmet Group Co.’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 294725), as amended, and subsequent filings The Elmet Group Co. makes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Elmet Group Co. undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
Company Contact
Chris Chandler
contact@theelmetgroup.com
Investor Contact
Tom Colton and Greg Bradbury
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ELMT@gateway-grp.com
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