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 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

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

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 peak closing price was $78 in mid-June, after the stock split, when its market value surpassed $38 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026