When a stock whose par value is $8 with 200 shares outstanding is split four-for-one, the following effects will occur:Higher market price
Par value $2
Lower market price
800 shares outstanding
A stock split is a corporate action that results in the reduction of the par value of a company's outstanding shares. In other words, a company divides its existing shares into more shares. For example, a company with 200 shares of common stock outstanding and a par value of $8 per share would have a total equity of $1,600. The market value of a share of stock is determined by supply and demand in the market, and so the higher the demand, the higher the market value of the stock.
On the other hand, the par value of a share of stock is its nominal or legal value as stated in the corporate charter. The par value is often used to determine the initial sale price of the stock.The effect(s) of a stock split include:Lowering the par value of the outstanding shares.Making more shares available, thereby increasing the number of shares outstanding and reducing the market price per share.Increasing the number of outstanding shares and reducing the market price per share may make the stock more attractive to investors who can purchase more shares at a lower price.
As a result, the stock's market value may increase, resulting in a higher market price for each share. Conversely, a lower market value may make the stock less attractive to investors, resulting in a lower market price per share.