Investors often love stock splits since they typically indicate a stock has gained enough value to warrant splitting its shares into several pieces. Let's take a look at two timely examples -- one stock split that recently took place and another that is upcoming -- to see whether or not either one makes sense for investors today.

(NYSE: WMT) this week announced an unanticipated stock split in this dry season, and that's getting investors pumped about it. Walmart stock jumped after the announcement, and it could be a great time to buy.

On the other hand, Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) is down since it split its stock in November, and investors might still want to wait before they consider buying it.

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