Global Payments, Inc. (GPN) Stock Split History

Global Payments, Inc. has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on October 31, 2005 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of GPN owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. The most recent stock split took place on November 03, 2015 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased GPN stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Global Payments, Inc.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Global Payments, Inc.'s stock splits, view the table below:

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