stock split

American  

[stok split] / ˈstɒk ˌsplɪt /

noun

1. the act of issuing additional shares of stock to existing stockholders by dividing the existing shares into smaller parts, reducing the price per share.

   The company announced a five-for-one stock split, meaning each investor will have five shares of stock for every one they held before.

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Etymology

Origin of stock split

First recorded in 1945–50

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stock split

The nearly 30% weighting in financials could drop quickly, however, if Goldman decides to do a stock split.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

In March, Carvana’s board approved a 5-for-1 stock split that will make shares easier for individual investors and the company’s employees to purchase.

From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026

Some on social media are wondering if the report will also bring the announcement of a stock split that brings the high-flying share price back down to earth for retail investors.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026

For Sandisk, a 10-for-1 stock split would reset the price to the low triple digits, which can be psychologically more appealing to retail investors.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026

DowDuPont changes its name to DuPont and does a 1-for-3 reverse stock split.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026