Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) shares climbed Thursday. The company is preparing for inclusion in the Russell 3000, Russell 2000, and Russell Microcap indexes.
The inclusion becomes effective after the market closes on June 26, 2026. FTSE Russell issued a preliminary announcement regarding the move on May 22.
Investors expect the addition to increase stock liquidity and visibility. The move validates the company's growth and improved balance sheet. This milestone typically attracts more institutional investors and passive funds tracking these benchmarks.