AMGEN Inc. (AMGN) Stock Split History

AMGEN Inc. has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on August 13, 1990 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of AMGN owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on November 22, 1999 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased AMGN stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on AMGEN Inc.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of AMGEN Inc.'s stock splits, view the table below:

AMGN stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
1999-11-22	2 - for - 1
1999-03-01	2 - for - 1
1995-08-16	2 - for - 1
1991-09-11	3 - for - 1
1990-08-13	2 - for - 1

Will AMGEN Inc. Stock Split in 2024?

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. AMGEN Inc. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when AMGN stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by AMGEN Inc.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.

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Ticker Symbol	Latest Split Date	Split Ratio
LLY	1997-10-16	2 - for - 1
JNJ	2001-06-13	2 - for - 1
MRK	1999-02-17	2 - for - 1
AZN	2015-07-27	2 - for - 1
NVS	2000-05-11	2 - for - 1
AMGN	1999-11-22	2 - for - 1
PFE	1999-07-01	3 - for - 1
BMY	1999-03-01	2 - for - 1
GSK	2022-07-22	4 - for - 5
GILD	2013-01-28	2 - for - 1
BIIB	2001-01-18	3 - for - 1
GRFS	2016-01-04	2 - for - 1
AMRN	2008-01-18	1 - for - 10
SCLX	2010-05-07	1 - for - 10