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Starbucks has carried out six forward stock splits since going public, each increasing the number of shares in circulation without altering the company’s total valuation.

CrowdStrike’s growing presence in the cybersecurity sector has drawn attention to how it manages its share structure.

MercadoLibre’s rise from a regional marketplace to a major Latin American e-commerce and fintech operator has brought increased attention to its share structure over the years.

Meta Platforms’ rising share price has often prompted questions about whether the company might follow other major technology firms in considering a stock split.

Visa last completed a forward stock split in 2015, and there’s currently no indication that another split is planned. While stock splits can change the number of shares in circulation and influence how accessible a share appears, they don’t affect a company’s underlying valuation.

Stock splits are relatively common among companies seeking to adjust their share price or broaden accessibility. MetLife, however, has carried out only one split since listing, and as at December 2025 there’s no indication that another is being planned. Understanding that context begins with the fundamentals.

Vinci sits at the intersection of infrastructure, construction and concession-based revenues, and its share price often moves in response to changes in these areas.

Hitachi’s 2024 split aligned with its objective to lower the investment unit and broaden shareholder participation. For anyone following the company, understanding how a stock split works and how it fits within Hitachi’s broader capital policies can help contextualise these structural changes.

Rheinmetall AG continues to attract attention across the defence and industrial sectors, with its share price shaped by contract activity, shifting geopolitical conditions and broader market sentiment.

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