BP plc ADR (BP) Stock Split History

BP plc ADR has split its stock 3 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on May 01, 1987 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of BP owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 2 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on October 04, 1999 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased BP 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 BP plc ADR's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of BP plc ADR's stock splits, view the table below:

BP stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
1999-10-04	2 - for - 1
1997-06-06	2 - for - 1
1987-05-01	2 - for - 1

Will BP plc ADR Stock Split in 2024?

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. BP plc ADR 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 BP stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by BP plc ADR'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
XOM	2001-07-19	2 - for - 1
CVX	2004-09-13	2 - for - 1
SHEL	1997-06-30	4 - for - 1
TTE	2006-05-23	2 - for - 1
PBR	2008-05-08	2 - for - 1
BP	1999-10-04	2 - for - 1
E	2006-01-10	5 - for - 2
SU	2008-05-27	2 - for - 1
IMO	2006-05-30	3 - for - 1
NFG	2001-09-10	2 - for - 1
TGS	2019-11-08	26 - for - 25
SLNG	2019-07-29	1 - for - 8