The Motley Fool·2025-12-05 07:30Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the potential for stock splits in 2026 for Meta Platforms, ASML, and Eli Lilly, highlighting their strong earnings growth and stock performance as key factors for these splits [3][4][13]. Meta Platforms - Meta Platforms is predicted to execute a 5-for-1 stock split in 2026, marking its first split since its IPO 14 years ago [4]. - The company has a market capitalization of $1,667 billion and a current share price of $661.53, with a gross margin of 82% [6]. - Meta's business model, driven by its family of apps, generates stable cash flow, making it resilient during economic downturns [7]. - The company is expected to replace Verizon Communications in the Dow if it proceeds with the stock split [7]. ASML - ASML is anticipated to issue a 10-for-1 stock split in 2026, with its share price currently over $1,100 and a market cap of $430 billion [8][11]. - The company holds a monopoly on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines essential for advanced chip fabrication, positioning it well for future earnings growth [9]. - ASML is viewed as a key player in the AI chip market, with expectations of becoming Europe's first $1 trillion company by 2035 [12]. Eli Lilly - Eli Lilly is also predicted to implement a 5-for-1 stock split in 2026, having seen its stock price surge over 600% in the last five years, reaching a market cap of $959 billion [13][17]. - The company's growth is largely attributed to its successful GLP-1 medications, with projected earnings per share of $23.69 in 2025 and $32.18 in 2026, reflecting a 35.8% increase [14]. - Eli Lilly's diverse drug portfolio and strong gross margin of 83.03% position it well for continued earnings growth, making it a prime candidate for a stock split [17].