Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY) Stock Split History

Best Buy Co. Inc. has split its stock 8 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on April 01, 1986 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of BBY owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 7 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on August 04, 2005 on a 3-for-2 basis.

These splits have increased BBY 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 Best Buy Co. Inc.'s total market capitalization.

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

BBY stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
2005-08-04	3 - for - 2
2002-05-13	3 - for - 2
1999-03-19	2 - for - 1
1998-05-27	2 - for - 1
1994-04-29	2 - for - 1
1993-09-02	3 - for - 2
1987-02-24	3 - for - 2
1986-04-01	2 - for - 1

Will Best Buy Co. Inc. Stock Split in 2024?

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

Stock Splits of Industry Leaders

Ticker Symbol	Latest Split Date	Split Ratio
ORLY	2005-06-16	2 - for - 1
AZO	1994-04-21	2 - for - 1
TSCO	2013-09-27	2 - for - 1
WSM	2002-05-10	2 - for - 1
DKS	2007-10-22	2 - for - 1
BBY	2005-08-04	3 - for - 2
CASY	1998-02-17	2 - for - 1
BBWI	2000-05-31	2 - for - 1
GME	2022-07-22	4 - for - 1
AAP	2005-09-26	3 - for - 2
ODP	2020-07-01	1 - for - 10