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

His 2025 tax document and his account portal in May had listed 500 shares, just before SpaceX underwent a 5-1 stock split, resulting, by Rupireddy’s account, in 2,500 shares at the time of the IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

The company did a 1-for-20 reverse stock split in 2024 External link.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

The four-figure price tag makes Sandisk a prime candidate for a stock split, in which a company divides its shares into smaller units to lower the price and increase liquidity.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026

The S&P 500’s top-performing stock of the year has crossed the $1,000 threshold, fueling some speculation that management could announce a 10-for-1 stock split.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026