Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY) Stock Split History

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on May 31, 1977 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of BMY owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on March 01, 1999 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased BMY 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s stock splits, view the table below:

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