Universal Technical Institute and Peloton Interactive Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) and Peloton Interactive (NASD: PTON) will join the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before market open on May 27, 2026.

Rhea-AI Summary

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) and Peloton Interactive (NASD: PTON) will join the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before market open on May 27, 2026. UTI will replace Veris Residential (VRE), which is being acquired, while PTON will replace Enviri (NVRI), which is spinning off assets and then being acquired.

Positive

• UTI added to S&P SmallCap 600 effective May 27, 2026
• PTON added to S&P SmallCap 600 effective May 27, 2026

Negative

• Veris Residential (VRE) removed from S&P SmallCap 600 on May 27, 2026
• Enviri (NVRI) removed from S&P SmallCap 600 on May 27, 2026

Argus May 22 session

-1.21% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – NVRI

In the May 22 session, NVRI declined 1.21%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement details that Enviri will be deleted from the S&P SmallCap 600 effective May 27, 20...

Analysis

This announcement details that Enviri will be deleted from the S&P SmallCap 600 effective May 27, 2026, as part of broader corporate changes already outlined to investors, including a $15.00 per-share cash component and distribution of “New Enviri” shares. Recent filings and press releases highlighted shareholder approval and closing timelines. Investors may monitor completion of the Clean Earth sale, the spin-off mechanics, and how trading in “New Enviri” under ticker NVRI evolves after the transition.

Key Figures

Index effective date: May 27, 2026 Index name: S&P SmallCap 600

Index effective date

May 27, 2026

Date NVRI exits S&P SmallCap 600

Index name

S&P SmallCap 600

Target index for constituent changes

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 20

5 events

1. May 20

   Merger consideration update

   24h Move

   +1.6%

   Detailed sale and spin timing plus cash and share consideration terms.

2. May 11

   Q1 2026 earnings

   24h Move

   +4.2%

   Reported Q1 results and reaffirmed 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook post-transactions.

3. May 06

   Earnings call scheduling

   24h Move

   -0.2%

   Announced timing and access details for Q1 2026 results and conference call.

4. May 06

   Sustainability product tool

   24h Move

   -0.8%

   Launch of SteelPhalt Environmental Product Declaration tool for steel-slag asphalt.

5. May 04

   Transaction approval

   24h Move

   +1.2%

   Shareholders approved Clean Earth sale and New Enviri spin-off plans.

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

Key Terms

s&p smallcap 600, gics sector

2 terms

s&p smallcap 600 financial

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

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 technical

"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 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, May 27.

• Universal Technical Institute Inc. (NYSE: UTI) will replace Veris Residential Inc. (NYSE: VRE). Affinius Capital and Vista Hill Partners are acquiring Veris Residential in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions.
• Peloton Interactive Inc. (NASD: PTON) will replace Enviri Corp. (NYSE: NVRI). Enviri is spinning off certain operations and assets later this month into a new publicly traded company. Post spin-off, Veolia Environment SA will acquire the remaining parent entity. The new publicly traded company is not expected to be 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
May 27, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition		Universal Technical Institute	UTI	Consumer Discretionary
May 27, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion		Veris Residential	VRE	Real Estate
May 27, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition		Peloton Interactive	PTON	Consumer Discretionary
May 27, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion		Enviri Corporation	NVRI	Industrials

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FAQ

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What S&P SmallCap 600 changes involve Universal Technical Institute (UTI) on May 27, 2026?

Universal Technical Institute will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 on May 27, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, UTI will replace Veris Residential, which is being acquired by Affinius Capital and Vista Hill Partners.

How is Peloton Interactive (PTON) being added to the S&P SmallCap 600?

Peloton Interactive will join the S&P SmallCap 600 before trading opens on May 27, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, PTON will replace Enviri, which is spinning off assets, with its parent then being acquired.

Why is Veris Residential (VRE) being removed from the S&P SmallCap 600?

Veris Residential will be deleted from the S&P SmallCap 600 on May 27, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Affinius Capital and Vista Hill Partners are acquiring Veris Residential, prompting its replacement by Universal Technical Institute.

Why is Enviri (NVRI) leaving the S&P SmallCap 600 index?

Enviri will be removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 effective May 27, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Enviri is spinning off operations, and Veolia Environment will acquire the remaining parent, which will no longer represent the small-cap market space.

What is the effective date for UTI and PTON joining the S&P SmallCap 600?

Both Universal Technical Institute and Peloton Interactive will join the S&P SmallCap 600 on May 27, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the changes take effect before the opening of trading that Wednesday.

Which sectors will UTI and PTON represent in the S&P SmallCap 600 index?

Universal Technical Institute and Peloton Interactive will both be classified in Consumer Discretionary within the S&P SmallCap 600. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, these sector assignments apply from the May 27, 2026 effective date.