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Stock Splits: A Catalyst for Attention and Growth
Abstract
Stock splits have reemerged as a strategy to attract attention from both investors and customers. This paper explores the implications of reappearing stock splits on stock liquidity, sales growth, and market reactions. The study finds that stock splits significantly increase liquidity, leading to improved trading and bid-ask spread. Moreover, firms experience substantial sales growth after stock splits, indicating heightened customer attention. The positive market reactions to stock splits highlight their dual-purpose role as attention catalysts in the financial markets.
Introduction
Despite a decline in stock splits in recent years, there has been a resurgence in their use as a means to garner attention in the market. This paper delves into the reasons behind the reemergence of stock splits, focusing on attention as a driving factor. By examining the effects of stock splits on liquidity, sales growth, and market reactions, this study aims to provide insights into the evolving role of stock splits in today’s financial landscape.
Stock Splits and Attention Catalysts
Traditionally, stock splits have served as signals of positive information and enhanced liquidity. However, recent literature suggests that stock splits are increasingly being used as attention catalysts to attract investors and customers. The post-2008 environment, characterized by commission-free trading and social media platforms, has made stock splits more valuable in capturing attention. By drawing attention to firms, stock splits can lead to increased trading volume, liquidity, and ultimately, sales growth.
Impact on Liquidity and Sales Growth
The analysis of stock splits between 1984 and 2021 reveals that firms experience a significant increase in liquidity post-split. Measures such as the Amihud illiquidity measure and bid-ask spread indicate improved stock liquidity, attracting investor interest. Additionally, firms witness substantial sales growth after stock splits, suggesting heightened attention from customers. The effects of stock splits on liquidity and sales growth are more pronounced for smaller, less institutionally-owned firms, underlining the importance of attention in driving growth.
Market Reactions and Implications
The study shows that the market reacts positively to reappearing stock splits, with abnormal stock returns around the announcement and market-adjusted returns post-split being significantly positive. While large-cap firms attract retail investors’ trading, smaller firms benefit more from the attention generated by stock splits. The findings underscore the dual-purpose role of stock splits as attention catalysts, contributing to increased liquidity, sales growth, and positive market reactions.
Conclusion
Summary
In conclusion, stock splits have evolved into dual-purpose attention catalysts in the financial markets, serving to attract attention from investors and customers. The reemergence of stock splits highlights their significance in enhancing liquidity, driving sales growth, and generating positive market reactions. Smaller firms, in particular, stand to benefit from the attention garnered through stock splits, emphasizing the role of attention in shaping firm performance post-split.
Key Points
– Stock splits serve as attention catalysts, leading to increased liquidity and sales growth.
– Smaller, less institutionally-owned firms benefit more from stock splits in terms of liquidity and sales growth.
– Positive market reactions to reappearing stock splits underscore the importance of attention in the financial markets.
