Sandisk Set to Join S&P 500; Upwork, First Interstate BancSystem, PTC Therapeutics to Join S&P SmallCap 600

Rhea-AI Summary

Gildan (NYSE: GIL) and several companies will move between S&P indices effective late November–early December 2025. Sandisk (SNDK) is being added to the S&P 500 on November 28, 2025, with PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) joining the S&P SmallCap 600 the same day. Upwork (UPWK) and First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) also join the SmallCap 600 on November 28 and December 2, 2025, respectively; Interpublic, Premier and Hanesbrands will be removed.

Positive

• Sandisk added to S&P 500 on November 28, 2025
• PTC Therapeutics added to S&P SmallCap 600 on November 28, 2025
• Upwork added to S&P SmallCap 600 on November 28, 2025
• First Interstate BancSystem added to S&P SmallCap 600 on December 2, 2025

Negative

• Interpublic deleted from S&P 500 on November 28, 2025
• Hanesbrands deleted from S&P SmallCap 600 on December 2, 2025
• Premier deleted from S&P SmallCap 600 on November 28, 2025

Key Figures

Index change date: November 28, 2025 Index change date: December 02, 2025

2 metrics

Index change date November 28, 2025 Effective date for PINC deletion from S&P SmallCap 600

Index change date December 02, 2025 Effective date for other S&P SmallCap 600 constituent changes

Market Reality Check

Price: $28.26 Vol: Volume 2,054,678 is 2.01x...

high vol

$28.26 Last Close

Volume Volume 2,054,678 is 2.01x the 20-day average of 1,024,615 ahead of index removal. high

Technical Trading at $28.26, above the 200-day MA of $23.10, near its 52-week high of $28.79.

Peers on Argus

Sector peers like TXG appeared in momentum scans with an up move of 5.98%, but o...

1 Up

Sector peers like TXG appeared in momentum scans with an up move of 5.98%, but only one peer is flagged and sector momentum is limited, suggesting this is stock-specific news tied to index changes and the pending acquisition.

Historical Context

2 past events · Latest: Nov 21 (Positive)

Pattern 2 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 21	Acquisition approval	Positive	+0.3%	Shareholders approved Patient Square Capital cash acquisition at $28.25 per share.
Oct 14	Earnings scheduling	Neutral	+0.1%	Announced Q1 FY26 results date with no conference call due to pending sale.

Pattern Detected

Recent news tied to the Patient Square Capital acquisition has produced modest positive price reactions, suggesting trading is anchored around the cash deal terms.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, Premier focused on its sale to Patient Square Capital. On Nov 21, 2025, stockholders overwhelmingly approved the acquisition at $28.25 per share in cash, a premium to the 60-day VWAP. An earlier Oct 14, 2025 notice confirmed fiscal 2026 Q1 results timing while highlighting the pending acquisition and lack of an earnings call. Today’s index removal update fits this endgame merger context as the company transitions off public benchmarks.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms Premier’s removal from the S&P SmallCap 600 as Patient Square Capital’s a...

Analysis

This announcement confirms Premier’s removal from the S&P SmallCap 600 as Patient Square Capital’s acquisition progresses. It follows the Nov 21, 2025 shareholder approval of a $28.25-per-share cash deal and multiple merger-related Form 4 filings. Investors should note that index removals can affect ownership by passive funds and that trading typically converges toward the agreed cash consideration once closing conditions and timing are clarified.

Key Terms

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

3 terms

s&p 500 financial

"S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Sandisk Corp. (NASD: SNDK) will replace The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (NYSE: IPG) 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.

s&p smallcap 600 financial

"S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, 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.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600: 

• S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Sandisk Corp. (NASD: SNDK) will replace The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (NYSE: IPG) in the S&P 500, and PTC Therapeutics Inc. (NASD: PTCT) will replace Sandisk in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, November 28. S&P 500 constituent Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) is acquiring The Interpublic Group of Companies in a deal expected to close soon, pending final conditions.
  
  
• Upwork Inc. (NASD: UPWK) will replace Premier Inc. (NASD: PINC) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Friday, November 28. Patient Square Capital is acquiring Premier in a deal expected to be completed November 25, pending final closing conditions.
  
  
• First Interstate BancSystem Inc. (NASD: FIBK) will replace Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, December 2. Gildan Activewear (TMX/NYSE: GIL) is acquiring Hanesbrands in a deal expected to be completed December 1, 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
November 28, 2025	S&P 500	Addition	Sandisk	SNDK	Information Technology
November 28, 2025	S&P 500	Deletion	Interpublic Group	IPG	Communication Services
November 28, 2025	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	Upwork	UPWK	Industrials
November 28, 2025	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	PTC Therapeutics	PTCT	Health Care
November 28, 2025	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	Sandisk	SNDK	Information Technology
November 28, 2025	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	Premier	PINC	Health Care
December 02, 2025	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition	First Interstate BancSystem	FIBK	Financials
December 02, 2025	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion	Hanesbrands	HBI	Consumer Discretionary

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FAQ

When will Sandisk (SNDK) join the S&P 500 and what is the effective date?

Sandisk (SNDK) will join the S&P 500 effective prior to the open on November 28, 2025. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the change is scheduled to occur before trading begins on that date.

Which companies are being added to the S&P SmallCap 600 on November 28, 2025?

Upwork (UPWK) and PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 on November 28, 2025. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, both additions occur effective prior to the open of trading.

Why is Interpublic (IPG) being removed from the S&P 500 on November 28, 2025?

Interpublic (IPG) is being removed because it is being acquired by Omnicom, with the deal expected to close soon. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the pending acquisition triggers the index deletion.

When will First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) join the S&P SmallCap 600 and why?

First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) will join the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open on December 2, 2025. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the addition follows index rebalancing tied to recent corporate changes.

What happens to Hanesbrands (HBI) in the S&P SmallCap 600 after Gildan's acquisition?

Hanesbrands (HBI) will be deleted from the S&P SmallCap 600 effective December 2, 2025. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Gildan's expected acquisition and related corporate changes lead to the removal.