Stock Splits 2025

A stock split is a corporate action event wherein the number of shares increases and the share price (face value) reduces. The reduction in the face value and increase in number of shares happens in same proportion keeping the overall share value same. The stock split is for the existing shareholders of the company holding the stock as on record date known as stock split date.

Stock splits increase the liquidity of shares with reduction in its price. The shares become accessible to many investors which may otherwise find it costly to purchase. The investors must analyze the fundamentals of the companies announcing stock splits and choose to buy before or after split based on their investment goals.