The first split for MSFT took place on September 21, 1987. This was a 2 for 1 split, meaning for each share of MSFT owned pre-split, the shareholder now owned 2 shares. For example, a 1000 share position pre-split, became a 2000 share position following the split. MSFT's second split took place on April 16, 1990.

How many times has MSFT split?

Since 1987, MSFT has split nine times. In 1986, it was trading at about $30 a share. But every time the stock split, its price was lowered, and its number of shares doubled.

Has Microsoft ever done a split?

Microsoft stock splits. ... The most current split was a 2-for-1 common stock split announced on January 16, 2003. The stock will commence trading at the new split price February 18, 2003. This was our ninth stock split since going public March 13, 1986.