Stock split

Filings and share structure

Dividing each share into several, without changing what the company is worth.

How it is worked out

In a 10-for-1 split each share becomes ten and the price becomes a tenth.

How to read it

  • Nothing about the company changes. Old per-share figures (EPS, dividends) are adjusted so they compare with the new ones.

Example

A $1,000 share splits 10-for-1: ten shares at $100.

Related terms

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