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

Example Sentences

A year ago Regencell’s stock price was 11 cents, adjusted for a 38-for-1 stock split last June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The company instituted a 10-to-1 stock split in November.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Adjusted for a reverse stock split last year, the price is well below the $320 per share the stock fetched at its initial public offering in April 2015.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Eli Lilly is identified as a strong candidate for a stock split, with its share price exceeding $1,000 and strong growth from Zepbound.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025