Alphabet was founded as Google in Menlo Park, California, in 1998, and its original name quickly became synonymous with the concept of the internet search engine.
The company went public in 2004, and more than two decades later, it’s the third-largest company by market capitalization, with its shares valued at more than $4 trillion (as of mid-2026)
The tech giant has expanded beyond search, with services and products including its Google Play app store and its Pixel phones outfitted with its proprietary Android software. Nowadays, Alphabet is focused on building the future of tech with artificial intelligence. Here’s how many times Alphabet has split its stock, and whether another stock split will take place in the company’s near future.
Alphabet stock split quick facts – Number of stock splits: 2 – Most recent stock split: 20-for-1, July 15, 2022 – First stock split: 2-for-1, April 2, 2014 How many times has Alphabet split its stock? Alphabet split its stock two separate times, and for different reasons — the first time in 2014 and the second in 2022. What are the differences between Alphabet’s Class A, B, and C shares?