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Okta to Join S&P 500 in Index Reshuffle Nov. 4

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S&P Dow Jones Indices will add Okta to the S&P 500, displacing Kenvue, with related shifts across the MidCap 400 and SmallCap 600.

Okta to Join S&P 500 in Index Reshuffle Nov. 4

Okta Inc. is set to join the S&P 500 when S&P Dow Jones Indices implements a broad index reshuffle before the opening bell on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, according to an announcement from the index provider.

The identity and access management company, currently a constituent of the S&P MidCap 400, will move up to replace Kenvue Inc. in the benchmark large-cap index. The promotion reflects the standard mechanics of index management, in which companies graduate between tiers as market conditions and eligibility criteria change.

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Alongside the headline move, S&P Dow Jones Indices said additional companies would be added to or removed from the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 as part of the same rebalancing effective that date. The cascading nature of the changes means slots vacated by companies moving up are typically filled by candidates from the next tier down.

Inclusion in the S&P 500 carries significant market consequences for any company. Index funds and exchange-traded funds that track the benchmark are required to hold constituent shares, which typically generates substantial buy-side demand around the effective date of addition. Okta trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol OKTA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.When will Okta officially join the S&P 500?

Okta is scheduled to join the S&P 500 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Q.Which company is Okta replacing in the S&P 500?

Okta will replace Kenvue Inc. in the S&P 500 as part of the index reshuffle announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices.

Q.What index is Okta moving from to join the S&P 500?

Okta is currently a constituent of the S&P MidCap 400 and will be promoted to the S&P 500 as part of the rebalancing.

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