The Motley Fool·2025-12-09 05:17Core Insights - Stock splits can enhance accessibility for retail investors by lowering per-share prices while increasing the total number of shares, without affecting the underlying value of the stocks [1][2] ASML Holding - ASML Holding has not executed a stock split in nearly 20 years, and current market conditions may make it an opportune time for a split [4] - The company's stock price has surged over 54% in the past year, reaching over $1,100 per share, which could attract more small investors if a split occurs [6] - ASML's market capitalization stands at $434 billion, with a gross margin of 52.70% and a dividend yield of 0.66% [5][6] - Analysts forecast sales and earnings growth of 14.8% and 28.3%, respectively, for 2026, indicating strong fundamentals for further upside [7] Eli Lilly - Eli Lilly has not had a stock split since 1997, but its stock price has recently surged above $1,000 per share, leading to speculation about a potential split [7][8] - The company has achieved a market capitalization of $943 billion, with a gross margin of 83.03% and a dividend yield of 0.60% [8][9] - Eli Lilly's success with its weight-loss drug Zepbound has contributed to its bullish outlook, controlling nearly 58% of the U.S. market for incretin analogs [9] - Analysts anticipate earnings growth of over 35% for the next year, suggesting that investor interest may remain high regardless of a stock split [9]