Wall Street’s First High-Profile Stock Split of 2025 Has Been Announced — and It’s Not Meta Platforms, Netflix, or Costco!
From Nasdaq: 2025-04-28 03:51:00
- Wall Street has seen record highs with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq hitting all-time highs in early 2025. Artificial intelligence and stock-split stocks have been key drivers of this bull market rally.
- Stock splits are cosmetic changes that do not affect a company’s market cap or performance. Forward splits make shares more affordable, attracting investors. High-profile companies like Nvidia and Walmart have conducted forward splits, outperforming the S&P 500 post-split.
- Companies like Netflix, Costco, and Meta Platforms are potential stock-split candidates due to their high share prices. Netflix has seen significant gains, but the percentage of retail investors may impact the decision to split.
- O’Reilly Automotive, an auto parts supplier, announced its first forward split in 20 years. With a record 15-for-1 split approved, the company aims to make shares more accessible to employees and capitalize on the aging vehicle trend in the U.S.
- O’Reilly Automotive’s success is attributed to its distribution network, share repurchase program, and the recession-resistant demand for auto parts. With a declining share count and steady income, the company’s stock is poised for long-term growth.
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