Upcoming Stock Splits in 2025

Learn about upcoming stocks that will split this year.

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Sep 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM | Fact-checked by Robin Hartill, CFP

Key Points

Stock splits increase the number of shares available, but the company's value remains unchanged.
Recent splits generate interest from retail investors, but they don’t affect fundamental value.
No major companies have announced upcoming splits, but some speculate that Microsoft or Meta could be next.

When a company decides to split its stock, it generates a lot of excitement. A stock split is when a company divides each of its existing shares into a different number of shares. For example, in a stock split, you might get three shares for every one that you already own.

A stock split occurs when a company increases its number of shares outstanding by dividing existing shares or multiplying the share count and reducing the share price to compensate. A stock split lowers share prices but doesn't change a business's fundamental value or the total value of the shares owned by shareholders.

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Stock splits in a growing business attract a lot of attention from retail investors. For example, after its 2024 stock split was announced, Nvidia's (NVDA +2.26%) stock price zoomed higher.

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Retail Investor

Individuals who trade and invest in financial markets with personal funds, distinct from institutional investors.

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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a benefit structure that pays workers in company shares.

Also, many companies repurchase shares as part of a return on investment to existing shareholders. A lower share price can help a company manage the purchases and returns to investors.

Take Amazon (AMZN +1.41%) as an example. In the filing for its 2022 stock split, the company stated, "The stock split would give our employees more flexibility in how they manage their equity in Amazon and make the share price more accessible for people looking to invest in the company."

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About the Author

Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.

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