Bank Of New York Mellon Corp (BK) Stock Split History

Bank Of New York Mellon Corp has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on October 11, 1983 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of BK owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on August 14, 1998 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased BK 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 Bank Of New York Mellon Corp's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Bank Of New York Mellon Corp's stock splits, view the table below:

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