Microsoft Stock Split History
9 Stock Splits Since 1986
Historical Data and Adjustments
Since 1986, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has undergone a total of nine stock splits. These splits have been integral to the company's growth and have played a significant role in its stock price performance over the years.
The first stock split for MSFT occurred on September 21, 1987, with a ratio of 2-for-1. This means that for every share of MSFT stock owned, investors received two shares. The split was designed to make the stock more affordable for individual investors and increase its liquidity.
Subsequent stock splits for MSFT occurred in 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, and 2022. The most recent split, a 3-for-2 split, took place on July 18, 2022, and resulted in each shareholder receiving three shares for every two shares previously held.
Stock splits do not directly impact the value of a company's underlying business. However, they can make the stock more accessible to a broader range of investors and increase trading volume, which can positively impact the stock's liquidity and overall performance.
The historical stock split data for MSFT is widely available on various financial websites and can be accessed by investors interested in the company's stock history and dividend payment information.
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