A.O. Smith Corp. (AOS) Stock Split History

A.O. Smith Corp. has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on August 17, 1993 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of AOS owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on October 06, 2016 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased AOS 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 A.O. Smith Corp.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of A.O. Smith Corp.'s stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. A.O. Smith Corp. 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 AOS stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by A.O. Smith Corp.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.