Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. (BIO) Stock Split History

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. has split its stock 4 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on August 01, 1985 with the ratio of 3-for-2, meaning that for 2 shares of BIO owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 3 shares. 3 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on March 08, 2002 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased BIO 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 Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.'s stock splits, view the table below:

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