S&P SmallCap 600 reshuffles: LifeStance in, Golden Entertainment out by May 2026

A major index shake-up is coming. One healthcare stock rises as a casino operator's acquisition reshapes the S&P SmallCap 600—here's what investors need to know.

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2026 April 29 . 2:01 PM

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S&P SmallCap 600 reshuffles: LifeStance in, Golden Entertainment out by May 2026

LifeStance Health Group Inc. (NASD: LFST) will replace Golden Entertainment Inc (NASD: GDEN) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, May 1. S&P 500 constituent VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) and Blake Sartini are acquiring Golden Entertainment in a deal expected to close soon, 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 | |----------------|-----------------|----------|-----------------------|--------|------------------| | May 1, 2026 | S&P SmallCap 600 | Addition | LifeStance Health Group| LFST | Health Care | | May 1, 2026 | S&P SmallCap 600 | Deletion | Golden Entertainment | GDEN | Consumer Discretionary|

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