Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) Stock Split History

Weis Markets, Inc. has split its stock 6 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on December 23, 1971 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of WMK owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 5 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on May 26, 1987 on a 3-for-2 basis.

These splits have increased WMK 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 Weis Markets, Inc.'s total market capitalization.

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

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