UiPath Inc. (PATH) shares got a nice after-hours bump Tuesday when S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the automation company would be joining the S&P MidCap 400. It's the kind of news that tends to move stocks, and move they did.

The Index Shuffle

After the closing bell, S&P Dow Jones Indices revealed that UiPath will replace Synovus Financial Corp (SNV) in the MidCap 400, with the change taking effect before markets open on January 2, 2026. The swap makes sense given that Synovus is being acquired by Pinnacle Financial Partners in a deal expected to wrap up soon.

Getting added to a major index isn't just bragging rights. It means passive funds tracking that index need to buy your stock, which creates natural demand. UiPath's market cap sits at $8.93 billion, and the stock currently trades around 22 times forward earnings.

The Technical Picture

Before the after-hours pop, UiPath was having a rough Tuesday, closing down 4.43%. But zoom out a bit and the picture looks more interesting. Shares are trading 2.1% above their 20-day simple moving average and 20.2% above their 100-day average, suggesting some underlying strength. Over the past year, the stock has climbed approximately 22.3% and is currently positioned closer to its 52-week highs than lows.

The momentum indicators tell a mixed story. The RSI sits at 53.99, right in neutral territory without strong momentum either way. But the MACD is below its signal line, which reflects bearish pressure. It's the classic "not quite sure what to make of this" setup.

Traders are watching key levels: support at $14.50 and resistance at $20. Breaking below support could signal more downside ahead, while pushing past resistance might indicate the bears are losing their grip.

Price Action: UiPath shares traded up 3.57% in after-hours at $16.53 Tuesday evening.