Merck Co Inc (MRK) Stock Split History

Merck Co Inc has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on June 01, 1972 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of MRK owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on February 17, 1999 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased MRK 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 Merck Co Inc's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Merck Co Inc's stock splits, view the table below:

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