10 Stocks to Invest in Before They Split Next

Group 1: Stock Split Overview - A stock split is an action where a company splits its existing shares into multiple new shares, making the stock more accessible to investors [1] - A forward stock split lowers the price per share, with examples such as a 2-for-1 split or a 10-for-1 split, which do not alter the company's market capitalization or total value of holdings [1] - While a stock split may lead to short-term increases in trading volume and positive investor sentiment, it does not guarantee long-term performance improvements [1] Group 2: Market Insights from Bob Keiser - Bob Keiser, co-chief investment officer at Aspire Strategist Portfolios, has been bullish on large-cap core and growth stocks for two years, citing them as primary drivers of earnings growth [2] - Keiser believes that a predicted Fed interest rate cut will not significantly alter the macro trend of growth in these sectors, although it will be a positive factor [2] - The top 10 stocks in the index account for approximately 40% of its market capitalization, driven by the tech and growth sector expected to post four consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth [3] Group 3: Earnings Growth Projections - Consensus expectations forecast a third consecutive year of double-digit earnings growth in 2026, with S&P 500 earnings projected to reach $300 per share [3] - The anticipated broadening of earnings growth beyond the tech sector includes contributions from industrials, materials, and financials, which is necessary for achieving the $300 per share target [3] Group 4: Stock Recommendations - A list of stocks trading over $400 that could potentially split was compiled, focusing on those with significant price surges and a history of stock splits [6] - The methodology emphasizes stocks popular among elite hedge funds, with a strategy that has outperformed the market significantly since May 2014 [7] Group 5: Company-Specific Highlights - Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH) reported total revenue of $19.9 billion for FY2025, with a record adjusted segment operating margin of 26.1% and a backlog of $11 billion [10][11] - W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE:GWW) achieved total sales of approximately $4.6 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 5.6% year-over-year increase, despite a decline in operating margin to 14.9% [13][14]