Barrick Gold Corp (GOLD) Stock Split History

Barrick Gold Corp has split its stock 8 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on December 13, 1985 with the ratio of 1-for-5, meaning that for 5 shares of GOLD owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 1 share. 7 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on March 17, 2016 on a 152-for-151 basis.

These splits have increased GOLD 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 Barrick Gold Corp's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Barrick Gold Corp's stock splits, view the table below:

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