Alphabet (GOOG) stock rebounded in pre-market trading after S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed the company’s inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The change will take effect before trading opens on June 29, 2026. Alphabet closed at $346.08, down 0.77%, before rising 0.38% to $347.41 in pre-market trading.
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Alphabet will join the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29. The company will replace Verizon Communications in the benchmark index. The update follows changes linked to Honeywell’s planned corporate restructuring.
Honeywell International is preparing to complete the spin-off of Honeywell Aerospace on June 29. After the transaction, the parent company will operate as Honeywell Technologies. Honeywell Aerospace will not become a Dow component.
Verizon exits the index after holding a limited influence on its performance. The Dow uses a price-weighted methodology instead of market capitalization weighting. Therefore, lower-priced stocks contribute less to overall index movements.
Alphabet brings a broad portfolio of digital and technology businesses to the Dow. Its operations include online advertising, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, hardware, and media services. The company also maintains businesses in healthcare technology and autonomous mobility.
The addition expands the index’s exposure to major technology-driven sectors. It also strengthens representation within the Communication Services category. As a result, the Dow reflects a wider segment of the modern U.S. economy.
Alphabet’s higher share price supported its inclusion in the benchmark. The company also carries a significantly larger market value than Verizon. Those factors increased its relevance within the price-weighted index structure.
S&P Dow Jones Indices will modify the Dow divisor before trading begins on June 29. The adjustment will maintain continuity in the index following the component replacement. The change will not distort the benchmark’s overall value.
The updated divisor will become available through official end-of-day index files on June 26. Market participants use those files to track index calculations and benchmark changes. The process follows standard procedures for Dow component adjustments.
Alphabet’s entry marks one of the most significant Dow updates in recent years. Meanwhile, Verizon’s removal ends its tenure in the index. The change aligns the benchmark more closely with sectors driving current economic activity.
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