Amentum Set to Join S&P 500; Bath & Body Works to Join S&P SmallCap 600

Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) will join the S&P 500 effective prior to the open on Sept 30, 2024, replacing Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI).

Rhea-AI Summary

Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) will join the S&P 500 effective prior to the open on Sept 30, 2024, replacing Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI). Bath & Body Works will move to the S&P SmallCap 600 prior to the open on Oct 1, 2024, replacing Movado (NYSE:MOV).

Jacob's Solutions (NYSE:J) is spinning off its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber Intelligence business, which will merge with private Amentum to create the newly public Amentum Holdings in a transaction expected to complete on Sept 30, 2024. S&P Dow Jones Indices says Bath & Body Works is no longer representative of the large-cap market space and Movado is no longer representative of the small-cap market space.

Positive

• Amentum to join S&P 500 effective Sept 30, 2024
• New Amentum created via completed spin-off and merger on Sept 30, 2024

Negative

• Bath & Body Works exiting S&P 500 effective Oct 1, 2024
• Bath & Body Works moved to S&P SmallCap 600, lowering large-cap representation

Market Context

This announcement details Jacobs’ spin-off of its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber Intelligence ...

Analysis

This announcement details Jacobs’ spin-off of its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber Intelligence business into Amentum Holdings and the resulting S&P index changes effective on September 30 and October 1, 2024. It follows a period of infrastructure wins, a major consulting acquisition, and expanded financing capacity under a recently effective S-3ASR shelf. Investors monitoring this transition may focus on Jacobs’ post-spin growth profile, earnings mix, and capital deployment choices, as well as any future offerings made under the shelf registration.

Key Figures

Amentum S&P 500 effective date: September 30, 2024 BBWI S&P 500 removal date: October 1, 2024 BBWI SmallCap 600 addition date: October 1, 2024 +1 more

Amentum S&P 500 effective date

September 30, 2024

Date Amentum (AMTM) added to S&P 500

BBWI S&P 500 removal date

October 1, 2024

Date Bath & Body Works removed from S&P 500

BBWI SmallCap 600 addition date

October 1, 2024

Date Bath & Body Works added to S&P SmallCap 600

MOV SmallCap 600 removal date

October 1, 2024

Date Movado removed from S&P SmallCap 600

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 09

5 events

1. Apr 09

   Infrastructure contracts

   24h Move

   -3.1%

   Won two projects to modernize Chicago’s I-290 corridor.

2. Mar 26

   Infrastructure contracts

   24h Move

   -0.3%

   Secured design roles in major Wisconsin interstate modernization.

3. Mar 23

   Market commentary

   24h Move

   +0.6%

   Featured in NYSE pre-market update alongside broader market topics.

4. Mar 23

   Acquisition completion

   24h Move

   +0.6%

   Completed purchase of remaining stake in PA Consulting.

5. Mar 16

   Product launch

   24h Move

   +1.2%

   Launched Data Center Digital Twin for AI data centers.

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

Key Terms

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

3 terms

s&p 500 financial

"Amentum Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AMTM) will be added to the S&P 500 effective prior..."

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 smallcap 600 financial

"Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI), which will be moved to 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, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amentum Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AMTM) will be added to the S&P 500 effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, September 30, replacing Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI), which will be moved to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Tuesday, October 1. Bath & Body Works will replace Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) in the S&P SmallCap 600 also effective prior to the open of trading on October 1. S&P 500 constituent Jacob's Solutions Inc. (NYSE: J) is spinning off its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber Intelligence business, which will merge with private Amentum to create newly publicly traded Amentum Holdings in a transaction expected to be completed on September 30. Bath & Body Works is no longer representative of the large-cap market space and Movado is no longer representative of the small-cap market space.

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
Sept 30, 2024	S&P 500	Addition	Amentum	AMTM	Industrials
Oct 1, 2024	S&P 500	Deletion	Bath & Body Works	BBWI	Consumer Discretionary
Oct 1, 2024	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	Bath & Body Works	BBWI	Consumer Discretionary
Oct 1, 2024	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	Movado	MOV	Consumer Discretionary

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FAQ

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Why is Amentum (AMTM) being added to the S&P 500 on Sept 30, 2024?

Amentum (AMTM) is being added because the merged public company will meet index criteria. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the spin-off and merger creating Amentum are expected to complete on Sept 30, 2024, prompting the S&P 500 addition.

What does Bath & Body Works (BBWI) moving to the S&P SmallCap 600 mean for investors on Oct 1, 2024?

BBWI moving to the SmallCap 600 means it will represent smaller-cap benchmarks instead of large-cap ones. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Bath & Body Works is no longer representative of the large-cap market space, effective prior to the open on Oct 1, 2024.

How will the Jacob's Solutions (J) spin-off affect the creation of Amentum on Sept 30, 2024?

The spin-off transfers Jacob's Solutions' Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber Intelligence business into the merged public Amentum. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, that spin-off and merger are expected to complete on Sept 30, 2024, creating the newly public Amentum Holdings.

Will Movado (MOV) be removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 on Oct 1, 2024?

Yes, Movado (MOV) will be deleted from the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open on Oct 1, 2024. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Bath & Body Works will replace Movado in the SmallCap 600 on that date.

When do these S&P index changes take effect for AMTM, BBWI, and MOV in 2024?

The effective dates are Sept 30, 2024 for Amentum's S&P 500 addition and Oct 1, 2024 for Bath & Body Works' SmallCap 600 addition and Movado's deletion. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, changes occur prior to the open on those dates.