As for Nvidia, in the three calendar years preceding its stock split, it advanced more than 200%, and in the two and a half years leading up to the Netflix split, the stock jumped more than 300%. So it’s clear that each of these players had seen its stock skyrocket prior to deciding on a stock split.

Now, let’s consider the post-split performance.

History suggests that, over the long run, companies that have completed stock splits have gone on to see their share prices soar once again — and deliver growth to investors. It’s important to note that not much time has passed since the Netflix stock split, so it’s difficult to compare it to the other companies — their stock splits happened at least a couple of years ago.

Netflix and Warner Bros.

Also, Netflix went through a time of uncertainty recently: It announced its intention to acquire Warner Bros. back in December, and this planned proposal weighed on the stock — Netflix then rebounded after the deal fell through in February, though the shares remain down year to date.

So what does all of this tell us about investing in stock split stocks? Immediate gains aren’t a given, and corporate news — whether positive or negative — is more likely to drive the stock’s movement than the fact that it’s trading at a lower price. After all, stock splits don’t impact a stock’s valuation — so they don’t make a stock cheaper or pricier than it was prior to the split.

The reason that these market giants have delivered such gains post-split is due to the fact that they were running strong businesses prior to their operations — this trend continued, and that’s pushed the stock prices higher. The message to investors? If a quality company splits its stock and then continues to deliver earnings growth and offer promising prospects, it may once again deliver spectacular returns.

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Adria Cimino has positions in Amazon and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Netflix, Nvidia, Tesla, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Stock-Split Follow-Up: How Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Netflix, and Tesla Have Performed Since Their Historic Splits was originally published by The Motley Fool