Meet the Newest Stock-Split Stock in the S&P 500. It's Soared 80,730% Since Its IPO, and It's a Buy Heading into 2026, According to Wall Street.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the most highly regarded stock market index in the U.S., comprised of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the country. Many investors consider it to be the most reliable gauge of overall stock market performance, thanks to the breadth of its member companies.To be a member of the S&P 500, a company must meet the following criteria:Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) first earned its spot in the S&P 500 in December 2010, but recently completed a 10-for-1 forward stock split. This step is usually taken after a company has achieved years of strong business and financial results, fueling an equally strong run in its stock price -- and Netflix makes the grade. Since its 2002 IPO, the stock has surged a massive 80,730% (as of this writing), and Netflix continues to lead the streaming industry it pioneered.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool