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

The used-car retailer will put the stock split to a shareholder vote at its annual meeting on May 5.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The board will propose the share buyback plan at the next shareholders’ meeting, subject to the sale of the Sparkle business closing and a reverse stock split, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

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

Shares of ServiceNow will undergo a 5-for-1 stock split after market close on Dec. 17.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

Tilray Brands sank 20% following its announcement of a one-for-ten reverse stock split, effective Monday.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025