Stock splits make high-priced, sought-after stocks far cheaper for retail investors who may have missed out on the prior run. In addition, according to Bank of America analysts, stock splits are typically bullish for companies that enact them. And, on average, returns one-year post-split is 25%, compared to around 12% for the broader market, as noted by Investing.com.
“Splits seem to be bullish across market regimes, something management teams might consider if shares look too expensive for buybacks,’ they added.
We also have to consider that stock splits are also a sign the company is bullish on its future, believing its stock will soar again post-split.
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Company: In October, Super Micro Computer (SYM: SMCI) split its shares 10:1 to help make the stock more affordable to retail investors. In addition, the company’s latest US SEC filing helped reduce the uncertainty from Hindenburg Research claims. All of which helped bring back institutional and retail interest. Analysts also resumed coverage with Barclays, for example, out with a $58 price target on SMCI with an equal weight rating. Loop Capital also raised its price target to $70 with a buy rating. |
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Company: Arista Networks (SYM: ANET) split its stock 4:1 in December 2024. Shortly after the split, ANET ran from about $105 to a high of $133.57. Now back to $87.50, it’s still an attractive opportunity for a few key reasons. One, analysts at UBS just upgraded the networking stock to a buy rating with a price target of $115 a share. “In addition, an acceleration in key Arista metrics including ‘purchase commitments’, deferred revenue’, and ‘finished goods inventory’ last quarter provides revenue recognition support that the company’s CY25 revenue guidance of 17% is overly conservative relative to our 19% forecast and analysis that suggests growth could approach 25%.” |
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Written by Ian Cooper