Last summer, stock splits were all the rage on Wall Street, with popular stocks , Amazon, and Tesla participating in the excitement. Since then, the enthusiasm surrounding stock splits has waned as the stock market has struggled to return meaningful gains. Nevertheless, for companies with high-priced stocks, dividing their shares could potentially enhance accessibility for retail investors by making them more affordable.

Costco (NASDAQ: COST), a membership-only retailer, is one company that could benefit from a split, as its stock is close to $500 per share. Let's delve into the potential outcomes of a stock split and examine whether Costco might consider such a move.

A stock split is a method companies use to boost the number of their shares without changing the company's overall value. When a company chooses to split its stock, it doesn't affect the worth of your investment; instead, it adjusts the number of shares you own.

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