IPO date
December 12, 1980
Total splits
5
Cumulative multiple
224
Split likelihood
Elevated
Stock splits history for Apple (AAPL) from 1987 to 2020
Cumulative multiple is the running product of split factors from the oldest row through each date.
| Type | Ratio | Pre-split | Post-split | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2020 | Stock split | 4:1 | x4 | x224 | $499.24 | $127.58 |
| June 9, 2014 | Stock split | 7:1 | x7 | x56 | $645.68 | $92.72 |
| February 28, 2005 | Stock split | 2:1 | x2 | x8 | $89.04 | $44.80 |
| June 21, 2000 | Stock split | 2:1 | x2 | x4 | $101.25 | $50.50 |
| June 16, 1987 | Stock split | 2:1 | x2 | x2 | $78.50 | $41.75 |
- August 31, 2020x224
- June 9, 2014x56
- February 28, 2005x8
- June 21, 2000x4
- June 16, 1987x2
▸▾Row notes (5)
- August 31, 2020—A high-profile 4-for-1 forward split executed as Apple’s market cap surged, making the stock more accessible to a broader base of retail investors after the price neared the $500 mark.
- June 9, 2014—A unique 7-for-1 stock split implemented to significantly lower the per-share price from over $600 to under $100. This strategic move enhanced liquidity and coincided with Apple’s inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
- February 28, 2005—Strategic 2-for-1 split during the "iPod era" explosion. The corporate action followed a period of intense price appreciation as Apple transitioned into a dominant consumer electronics powerhouse.
- June 21, 2000—Classic forward split executed at the peak of the dot-com boom. This move aimed to maintain optimal trading volume during the successful early years of the "iMac" renaissance and the return of Steve Jobs.
- June 16, 1987—Apple’s inaugural stock split following its 1980 IPO. The 2-for-1 distribution reflected the early success of the Macintosh and the company’s solidifying position in the nascent personal computing market.
Pre-split price is the final regular-session close on a trading day strictly before the split calendar date. Post-split price is the first session open on or after that date. Both values come from unadjusted end-of-day bars for the company's primary listing.
The Type column reflects the data feed's event category (for example stock split vs stock dividend). When the feed labels a generic split but the ratio is reverse (e.g. 1:10), we show reverse stock split. Optional editorial context for a row appears next to the split ratio as an info icon (hover or keyboard focus on desktop; tap on mobile). The same text is listed under Row notes when that block is expanded.
Wondering why some rows show ratios like 51:50 or 2000:1973? Read: stock split ratios explained → How the cumulative column is computed: cumulative split multiplier explained. For ratios driven by spin-offs, see spin-offs explained. Or read the methodology for how prices and cumulative multiples are computed.
Split likelihood score for Apple (AAPL)
Computed through June 13, 2026.
| Factor | Detail | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute price | Price $291.13 → 22% of the price band | +9 |
| Personal split threshold | Price is 86% of the company's typical pre-split price ($340.04) | +20 |
| Split track record | 5 prior splits on record | +20 |
| Proximity to 52-week high | Price is 92% of the 52-week high | +10 |
An educational, rule-based score — not a prediction of any split and not investment advice. Splits are at the sole discretion of a company's board. How it's calculated · Will a stock split?
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