Key Points
Investors are watching for potential stock splits from major companies as these events typically lead to temporary increases in share prices. While stock splits are less common due to the rise of fractional shares, they can still be significant for companies looking to make their shares more affordable. Here are five candidates for potential splits in 2026.
1. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)
Microsoft’s stock currently trades just under $500, marking its first potential split since 2003. The company has benefited from its substantial investment in artificial intelligence and its cloud computing services, indicating that a stock split could be a possibility if performance continues to rise.
2. MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI)
MercadoLibre has a high stock price nearing $2,000, having never split its shares. While skepticism remains about a future split, the company has built a solid e-commerce and payments network in Latin America and may rebound in 2026.
3. Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS)
Goldman Sachs’ shares are currently at approximately $850, making up about 11% of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Whether they choose to split their stock depends on their strategy regarding this significant index weighting.
4. Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT)
Caterpillar shares are priced around $600 and make up nearly 8% of the Dow index. As a large component of this key market index, the potential for a stock split could be influenced by its current weight in the index.
5. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST)
Trading currently at about $900 per share, Costco has not split its stock since 2000. As it aims for potential inclusion in the Dow Jones, a split could be a strategic move in 2026.
