Apple Stock Split
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Apple stock split. Apple s stock has split four times since the company went public. Apple s upcoming stock split will be its fifth since going public. Apple issued a 7 for 1 stock split in 2014 after its share. The stock split on a 7 for 1 basis on june 9 2014 and split on a 2 for 1 basis on february 28 2005 june 21 2000 and june 16 1987.
It follows a similar move apple made in 2014 when it offered a 7 to 1 stock split. One share owned before apple s first split in 1987 would turn into 224 shares next month once. Generally companies enact stock splits to make shares easier to buy for individual investors. Stock split history for apple since 1980.
The tech giant s most recent split came in 2014 which enabled it for consideration and ultimately addition to. The tech company split its stock on a 2 for 1 basis in 1987 2000 and 2005. A stock split is when a company divides the existing shares of its stock into multiple new shares to boost the stock s liquidity. Apple enacted 2 for 1 stock splits in 1987 2000 and 2005 as well as a 7 for 1 stock split in 2014.
The split brought shares of apple to about 92 a share. Prices shown are actual historical values and are not adjusted for either splits or dividends. The apple stock split was announced alongside the company s earnings for its fiscal third quarter of 2020. Please see the historical prices tab for adjusted price values.
On july 30 we also announced a four for one split of apple common stock and trading will begin on a split adjusted basis on august 31 2020. At the time apple was trading above 600 per share. On august 31 trading will begin. Apple s move is not uncommon and the company has enacted stock splits in the past.
The last time apple shares split was in 2014 when apple enacted 7 to 1 split. If you own a share of apple on august 24 the stock split will get you three more according to the wall street journal.