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

It had to perform a reverse stock split in July to avoid being delisted from the Nasdaq stock market.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

Price-weighting has no end of absurd consequences, not the least of which is what happens when there is a stock split.

From MarketWatch ● May 30, 2026

DuPont de Nemours DD 2.78%increase; green up pointing triangle said it would undergo a reverse stock split on a 1-for-3 basis and reaffirmed its guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

DuPont de Nemours announced a 1-for-3 reverse stock split, effective June 24, and reaffirmed its financial guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026