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Key Points
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are among the most likely candidates for stock splits in 2026, as Wall Street experiences renewed interest in such corporate actions. Currently, Meta shares are priced above $700, with over 28% of its shares held by retail investors. Microsoft, meanwhile, has a share price exceeding $500 and has not conducted a split since 2003, despite completing nine previous splits since going public in 1986.
The stock market has been buoyed by the trend of companies conducting forward splits, which usually make shares more affordable for everyday investors. Recent data indicates businesses that enact forward splits tend to outperform the S&P 500 in the year following the announcement. Meta reported an average of 3.48 billion daily active users across its platforms, while Microsoft closed its fiscal year (June 30, 2025) with $94.6 billion in cash, positioning both companies favorably for potential growth.
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