stock split
noun
: a division of corporate stock by the issuing to existing shareholders of a specified number of new shares with a corresponding lowering of par value for each outstanding share compare stock dividend
Examples of stock split in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In May, the company completed a reverse stock split to avoid a delisting on the Nasdaq.
—
Kerry Flynn, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Chipotle shares hit an all-time high in June, just before a 50-for-1 stock split went into effect.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
In late June, the company executed a 50-for-1 stock split.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 July 2024
Chipotle has been weaker since the 50-for-1 stock split.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 10 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for stock split 
Kerry Flynn, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Chipotle shares hit an all-time high in June, just before a 50-for-1 stock split went into effect.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
In late June, the company executed a 50-for-1 stock split.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 July 2024
Chipotle has been weaker since the 50-for-1 stock split.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 10 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for stock split
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'stock split.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Articles Related to stock split
Dictionary Entries Near stock split
Cite this Entry
“Stock split.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20split. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share