Stanley Black Decker Inc (SWK) Stock Split History

Stanley Black Decker Inc has split its stock 6 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on June 25, 1971 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of SWK owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 5 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on June 04, 1996 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased SWK 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 Stanley Black Decker Inc's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Stanley Black Decker Inc's stock splits, view the table below:

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