These Are The 3 Stock Split Candidates Heading Into 2026

Stock splits don’t change a company’s intrinsic value, but they generate a lot of attention among investors. More importantly, stock splits make options more accessible, which can lead to higher volatility. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW), and Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) are three of the most notable stock splits that took place this year. Netflix has achieved moderate returns this year that have trailed the S&P 500, while ServiceNow didn’t produce the best year for investors. Meanwhile, Interactive Brokers has proceeded to outperform the stock market.

Stock splits are largely driven by price and can generate a short-term boost in a company’s stock price. While 2025 featured several big-name splits, these companies look poised to announce stock splits in 2026.

Costco (COST)

Costco (NASDAQ:COST) traded at above $1,000 per share earlier this year, and while this year hasn’t been the best for the stock, it’s still up by roughly 130% over the past five years. The global wholesaler’s membership model offers recurring revenue and incentivizes people to visit their locations for everyday purchases. Costco customers continue to return in droves based on the company’s 6.4% year-over-year comparable sales growth in Q1 FY26.

Overall revenue and net income inched higher year-over-year, and as Costco continues to grow, its stock price should rise above $1,000 again. That high price makes Costco prime for a stock split, and a stock split would still make sense at current levels.

Costco’s rival Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) did a 3-for-1 stock split in 2024, and Walmart shares weren’t trading anywhere close to Costco’s current price per share. A lower share price can boost Costco stock’s trading volume and bring more attention to the stock.

MercadoLibre (MELI)

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) is another long-term winner with a high stock price. The Argentinian e-commerce and fintech firm trades at above $2,000 after gaining 14% in 2025. Earlier in the year, it traded at above $2,500 per share. That price point makes a 10-for-1 stock split fair game for MercadoLibre, but even a 15-for-1 or a 20-for-1 stock split makes sense at current levels.

The company is still gaining market share as Latin America’s leader. Revenue surged by 39% year-over-year in Q3 while net income inched higher. MercadoLibre told investors that e-commerce penetration has the potential to more than double within a few years, especially with strong growth in Brazil. MercadoLibre also recently expanded its off-ecosystem ad inventory, which can lead to higher revenue and boost margins. The company also has 72 million monthly active users for its digital bank, which represents a 29% year-over-year increase. 

MercadoLibre operates in two of the hottest industries in a high-growth region. Its stock price looks poised to rally in the long run, and a stock split may be on the way in 2026.

Meta Platforms (META)

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is the least expensive stock on this list on a per-share basis. However, it’s also a fast-growing company that is harnessing AI to tap into additional opportunities. Meta Platforms may reach $1,000 per share within a few years, but a stock split still makes sense as the advertising leader approaches $700 per share. 

The social media giant posted 26% year-over-year revenue growth in Q3 while reaching 3.54 billion daily active users. Steady user growth gives Meta Platforms more opportunities to display ads across Facebook and Instagram. 

While ads have been the main growth engine, Meta Platforms is investing in AI initiatives like its recently launched AI Glasses. It’s a new product that can produce tangible revenue growth and diversify the company’s earnings beyond ads. It may take multiple years before AI investments make the company less reliant on ads, but that type of long-term opportunity warrants a stock split at current prices.