Stock Splits 2024: Meta, Goldman, and Netflix’s Big(ger) Moves

Let’s talk about stock splits, shall we? It’s the corporate world’s version of a cosmetic facelift for a stock price. While Wall Street’s obsession with AI feels like the latest TikTok dance, splits are the quiet, under-the-radar move that’s making investors giddy like kids in a candy store. But here’s the kicker: not all splits are created equal. Reverse splits? That’s the corporate equivalent of a participation trophy for a company that’s already on thin ice. Forward splits, though? That’s when you know a company’s doing something right-or at least doing something loudly right. 🚀

A forward split is basically a company saying, “Hey, our stock is so hot right now, we need to make it affordable for your average Joe.” And let’s be real, if your stock is so expensive you need a calculator just to buy one share, you’ve got a problem. These splits aren’t just about price-they’re about perception. And in the world of finance, perception is everything. Even if it’s just a number on a screen.

Now, let’s get to the good stuff. The next three companies that might just split their shares in the next 12 months are the kind of stocks that make you wonder, “Why didn’t I buy more of these in 2020?”

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Meta Platforms: The Metaverse’s Favorite Reality TV Show

Meta (META) is the only “Magnificent Seven” stock that hasn’t split since going public. And with a price tag hovering around $700 per share, it’s time someone handed Mark Zuckerberg a calculator. The company has 28% retail investor ownership, which is corporate code for “we’re not all Wall Street millionaires here.”

Here’s the thing: Meta isn’t just surviving in the social media jungle-it’s thriving. Between Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and the inevitable metaverse (which, let’s be honest, is just a glorified Zoom call with better lighting), they’ve got 3.48 billion daily users. That’s more people than the entire population of Earth if Earth only had one continent. And with AI turbocharging their ad platforms, businesses can now target users with the precision of a spy novel. It’s like your ex’s therapist knows you better than you do.

Oh, and did I mention they’ve got $47 billion in cash? That’s enough to buy a small country-or at least a really expensive coffee table book about buying a small country.

Goldman Sachs: Wall Street’s Favorite Reality TV Show

If Meta is the metaverse’s reality TV show, Goldman Sachs (GS) is the Real Housewives of investment banking. It’s been 28 years since its IPO, and its stock price has hit $764. That’s the kind of number that makes you question whether you’re looking at a stock ticker or a luxury car price tag. And with 31% retail ownership, some of us are literally using a spreadsheet to afford a single share.

The catch? Goldman’s in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. And as the Dow’s most influential stock, it’s like the class president who refuses to change their hairstyle even when it’s clearly 2003. But here’s the twist: with interest rates easing and M&A activity heating up, Goldman’s trading desk is about to become the party no one can leave. And if history teaches us anything, it’s that when a stock gets too popular, it needs a split to keep the cool kids from getting priced out.

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Netflix: The Streaming Service That’s Also a Stock

Netflix (NFLX) last split in 2015, when its stock was a modest $700. Now it’s flirting with $1,263. That’s the kind of price that makes you wonder if you accidentally opened your bank account in a foreign currency. With 20% retail ownership, it’s teetering on the edge of “accessible” and “only for trust-fund babies.”

But here’s the Netflix magic: they’ve got 94 million users in their ad-supported tier. That’s more people than the entire population of Brazil if Brazil only counted people who hate ads. And with original content spilling out faster than a TikTok algorithm, they’re basically the Beyoncé of streaming-always dropping a surprise hit. A split here wouldn’t just make shares cheaper; it would be a masterstroke of retail investor psychology. Because who isn’t willing to pay $40 for a stock that’s basically a lifetime supply of binge-worthy content?

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So there you have it: three companies that might just split their shares in the next year. Whether it’s Meta’s metaverse dreams, Goldman’s Dow dominance, or Netflix’s ad-supported genius, one thing’s for sure-stock splits are the corporate world’s way of saying, “We’re so successful, we need to make our stock affordable for people who still use Netflix’s 2005 password.” 📈

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2025-09-12 10:38