A company may split its stock after a significant increase in share price. Doing so makes the stock cheaper and, therefore, accessible to more investors. But splits can also spotlight stocks worth owning because lasting share price appreciation rarely occurs without a strong financial foundation.

In that respect, the stock split itself is irrelevant. What actually matters is the substantial and sustained increase in share price.

Building on that, (NASDAQ: MSFT) and HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) essentially tripled in value over the last five years -- and both companies are now stock-split candidates. But the stocks could be rewarding long-term investments even if that doesn't happen.

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