Bristol Myers Squibb Co (BMY) Stock Split History

Bristol Myers Squibb Co has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on May 31, 1977 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of BMY owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on March 01, 1999 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased BMY 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 Bristol Myers Squibb Co's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Bristol Myers Squibb Co's stock splits, view the table below:

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