What Is a Stock Split? I Think the Next Wave of Splits Could Create Buying Opportunities Before 2027.
If Costco and Micron each reach their respective median one-year price targets, they could be stock-split candidates.
When shares of a company are priced at around $1,000, many investors begin to ponder the possibility of a stock split. This is because high share prices can deter retail investors, potentially reducing buying interest and slowing the upward trajectory of the stock price. Two companies that have fluctuated above and below the $1,000 threshold in 2026 are Costco Wholesale (COST) and Micron Technology (MU).
Analysts' price predictions suggest these stocks could soar well above $1,000 by September 2027, indicating they may be suitable candidates for a split and worthy of consideration as investments in the interim.
However, before delving into these specific companies, it's helpful to understand why a company might opt for a stock split, as well as the changing landscape of stock splits in recent years. To illustrate the concept, let's examine a past stock split example from the same year. I will now elaborate on these points using only the facts provided in the source, refraining from rephrasing any of the source's wording.
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