Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) Stock Split History

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc has split its stock once since its initial public offering (IPO). The stock split of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc occurred on August 24, 2000 on a 2-for-1 basis, meaning that for 1 share of VRTX owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares.

This action has increased the 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 changes the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's total market capitalization.

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