Is This Company Overdue for a Stock Split?

A stock split is usually a positive sign that a company is performing well enough that it can justify splitting its shares to bring down its price. And a lower price point can make the stock more liquid -- not all brokerages allow for the purchase of fractional shares, and that can put a high-priced stock out of the reach of some investors. Plus, announcing a stock split also makes for a positive press release that is likely to drive some excitement around the stock.

While Amazon, Alphabet, and Shopify have all announced stock splits within the past few years, it isn't just tech stocks that deploy this move. One healthcare company that has split its shares several times in the past and that could be overdue for reducing its stock price again is UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).

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