Netflix and Meta Emerge as Top Stock-Split Candidates for 2026

Wall Street's stock-split activity has slowed in 2025 after a flurry of splits last year, but analysts anticipate a resurgence in 2026. Netflix (NFLX) and Meta (META) stand out as prime candidates for stock splits, driven by their growth trajectories and strategic considerations.

Stock splits remain relevant despite fractional share trading, offering psychological appeal and practical benefits for employee compensation plans. The mechanics are straightforward: a lower share price broadens accessibility while maintaining market capitalization. Meta's dual-class share structure particularly illustrates this dynamic, with its $750,000 A shares contrasting sharply with $500 B shares.

Options traders may see increased liquidity from potential splits, as contracts typically bundle 100-share increments. However, companies only pursue splits when confident in sustained value growth - a threshold both streaming and social media giants appear poised to meet.