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Key Financial Trends on Wall Street
Since late 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a dominant force on Wall Street, with PwC estimating it could contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Additionally, investor interest in stock splits has intensified, contributing to the current bull market. Notably, major AI companies like Nvidia and Palantir Technologies are not considering stock splits, while three AI-focused firms are positioned to potentially execute forward splits soon.
Potential Candidates for Stock Splits
Among the AI companies primed for splits are CrowdStrike Holdings, Broadcom, and Microsoft. CrowdStrike, valued at over $500 per share, has a significant 30% retail investor base and has not split its stock since going public in 2019. Broadcom, which completed a 10-for-1 split in July 2024, is seeing its share price rise towards $290, with a substantial portion held by retail investors. Microsoft has not split its stock since 2003 and is currently valued above $500 per share, attracting attention for a possible split given its strong cash position of $79.6 billion.
Key Financial Metrics
- CrowdStrike: 30% shares held by retail investors, $500 share price
- Broadcom: Completed 10-for-1 split, approaching $290 share price, 25% retail investor base
- Microsoft: 34% shares held by noninstitutional investors, $79.6 billion in cash, $500+ share price
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