Estee Lauder Cos Inc (EL) Stock Split History

Estee Lauder Cos Inc has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on June 03, 1999 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of EL owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. The most recent stock split took place on January 23, 2012 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased EL stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Estee Lauder Cos Inc's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Estee Lauder Cos Inc's stock splits, view the table below:

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