TTM Technologies, Dutch Bros, Advanced Energy Industries, and American Healthcare REIT Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Others to Join S&P SmallCap 600

Rhea-AI Summary

LegalZoom (NASD: LZ) will join the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to market open on Feb 2, 2026, as S&P Dow Jones Indices adjusts both the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600.

Multiple additions and deletions occur on Jan 30, 2026 and Feb 2, 2026, including TTM Technologies, Dutch Bros, Advanced Energy Industries, American Healthcare REIT, and corresponding deletions tied to pending mergers and a liquidation.

Positive

• LegalZoom (LZ) added to S&P SmallCap 600 effective Feb 2, 2026
• TTM Technologies promoted to S&P MidCap 400 effective Jan 30, 2026
• Three additions to S&P MidCap 400 on Feb 2, 2026 (BROS, AEIS, AHR)

Negative

• Deletions tied to pending bank and energy mergers remove several MidCap names
• Elme Communities removed due to ongoing liquidation activities

Key Figures

Effective date: Jan 30, 2026 Effective date: Feb 2, 2026 Index count in table: 2 indices

3 metrics

Effective date Jan 30, 2026 Index changes for TTMI and AMRX

Effective date Feb 2, 2026 Index changes including LZ S&P SmallCap 600 addition

Index count in table 2 indices S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 referenced in changes summary

Market Reality Check

Price: $6.74 Vol: Volume 3,698,021 is 1.33x...

normal vol

$6.74 Last Close

Volume Volume 3,698,021 is 1.33x the 20-day average of 2,775,005, indicating elevated interest ahead of index inclusion. normal

Technical Price at 5.91 is trading below the 200-day MA of 9.04, so the stock remains in a longer-term downtrend despite today’s move.

Peers on Argus

LZ gained 5.35%, while only one momentum peer (BKSY) appeared, moving -6.61% wit...

1 Down

LZ gained 5.35%, while only one momentum peer (BKSY) appeared, moving -6.61% with no news. With no broad peer strength and mixed peer moves, today’s action looks stock-specific rather than sector-driven.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 02 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Apr 02	Strategic partnership	Positive	+2.3%	GoDaddy partnership to support the open agentic web via ANS standard.
Mar 26	Market research survey	Positive	-2.4%	Survey highlighting compliance burdens and solution demand among small businesses.
Mar 19	Product launch	Positive	-1.6%	Launch of free AI-powered Grant Finder tool for small businesses.
Mar 12	Product launch	Positive	-2.1%	In-chat Business Formation Guidance app launched within ChatGPT.
Feb 24	Product integration	Positive	+2.6%	Launch of LegalZoom Connector integrating attorney services with Claude.

Pattern Detected

Recent news reactions are mixed: product and partnership announcements sometimes saw gains but often led to modest sell-offs, indicating inconsistent follow-through on positive headlines.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, LegalZoom has focused on AI-enabled services and partnerships. On Feb 24, it integrated attorney services into Anthropic’s Claude, and on Mar 12 it launched in-chat business formation guidance in ChatGPT. A free AI-powered Grant Finder followed on Mar 19, and a GoDaddy partnership to support the open agentic web came on Apr 2. Price reactions to these largely positive initiatives have alternated between gains and pullbacks, so today’s index-inclusion-driven strength follows a history of uneven responses to good news.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details upcoming changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600, including Leg...

Analysis

This announcement details upcoming changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600, including LegalZoom’s move into the SmallCap index effective February 2, 2026. Index inclusion can alter the shareholder base as benchmarked funds adjust holdings. Set against recent AI-driven product launches and partnerships, the change adds another structural milestone. Investors may watch how trading volumes, ownership disclosures, and subsequent company updates interact with this new index positioning over time.

Key Terms

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

4 terms

s&p midcap 400 financial

"S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600:"

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

"S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, 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.

s&p 500 financial

"S&P 500 constituent Fifth Third Bancorp (NASD: FITB) is acquiring Comerica in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions."

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.

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.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600:

• S&P SmallCap 600 constituent TTM Technologies Inc. (NASD: TTMI) will replace Civitas Resources Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: AMRX) will replace TTM Technologies in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, January 30. S&P SmallCap 600 constituent SM Energy Co. (NYSE: SM) is acquiring Civitas Resources in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions. SM Energy will remain in the S&P SmallCap 600 post-merger.
• Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS) will replace PotlatchDeltic Corp. (NASD: PCH) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, February 2. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Rayonier Inc. (NYSE: RYN) is acquiring PotlatchDeltic in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions. Rayonier will remain in the S&P MidCap 400 post-merger.
• S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Advanced Energy Industries Inc. (NASD: AEIS) will replace Comerica Inc. (NYSE: CMA) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: APLS) will replace Advanced Energy Industries in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, February 2. S&P 500 constituent Fifth Third Bancorp (NASD: FITB) is acquiring Comerica in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions.
• American Healthcare REIT Inc. (NYSE: AHR) will replace Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, February 2. S&P 500 constituent Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASD: HBAN) is acquiring Cadence Bank in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions.
• LegalZoom.com Inc. (NASD: LZ) will replace Elme Communities (NYSE: ELME) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, February 2. Elme Communities has announced ongoing liquidation activities and is no longer appropriate for the S&P SmallCap 600.

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
Jan 30, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Addition	TTM Technologies	TTMI	Information Technology
Jan 30, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Deletion	Civitas Resources	CIVI	Energy
Jan 30, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	Amneal Pharmaceuticals	AMRX	Health Care
Jan 30, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	TTM Technologies	TTMI	Information Technology
Feb 2, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Addition	Dutch Bros	BROS	Consumer Discretionary
Feb 2, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Addition	Advanced Energy Industries	AEIS	Information Technology
Feb 2, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Addition	American Healthcare REIT	AHR	Real Estate
Feb 2, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Deletion	Comerica	CMA	Financials
Feb 2, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Deletion	Cadence Bank	CADE	Financials
Feb 2, 2026	S&P MidCap 400	Deletion	PotlatchDeltic	PCH	Real Estate
Feb 2, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	Apellis Pharmaceuticals	APLS	Health Care
Feb 2, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	LegalZoom.com	LZ	Industrials
Feb 2, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	Advanced Energy Industries	AEIS	Information Technology
Feb 2, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	Elme Communities	ELME	Real Estate

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FAQ

When will LegalZoom (LZ) be added to the S&P SmallCap 600?

LegalZoom (LZ) will be added prior to market open on Feb 2, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the change replaces Elme Communities and follows index rebalancing rules tied to company status and liquidity.

What does LegalZoom's (LZ) S&P SmallCap 600 inclusion mean for investors?

Inclusion may increase passive fund demand and trading volume for LegalZoom (LZ). According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, index-linked funds typically rebalance to track constituents on the effective date, which can affect short-term liquidity.

Which companies were added to the S&P MidCap 400 on Feb 2, 2026?

Dutch Bros (BROS), Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), and American Healthcare REIT (AHR) were added on Feb 2, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, these additions correspond with deletions tied to pending acquisitions and corporate changes.

Why was Elme Communities removed from the S&P SmallCap 600?

Elme Communities was removed because it has announced ongoing liquidation activities and is no longer appropriate for the index. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, such corporate status makes a company ineligible for continued inclusion.

How does the Jan 30, 2026 change affect TTM Technologies (TTMI)?

TTM Technologies (TTMI) will move from the S&P SmallCap 600 to the S&P MidCap 400 on Jan 30, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, this reflects the company meeting midcap inclusion criteria and triggers index fund rebalancing.

Are the deletions on Feb 2, 2026 related to mergers or acquisitions?

Yes, several deletions correspond to pending mergers, including Comerica, Cadence Bank, and PotlatchDeltic. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, acquiring companies are expected to remain in the indices post-merger when applicable.