Reverse Stock Split Calculator
See how a reverse stock split (1-for-N) changes your share count and price per share while leaving the total value of your holding unchanged.
How it works
New shares = old shares ÷ N · New price = old price × N · Total value = shares × price (unchanged) · Fractional shares → cash in lieu
A reverse stock split consolidates every N shares into one and multiplies the price by N, so the market value of your holding is unchanged the instant it happens — you own fewer, pricier shares worth the same total. Companies use them to lift a low share price back above exchange-listing minimums or to shed a penny-stock image. When your share count does not divide evenly, the leftover fraction is usually paid out as cash rather than a partial share.
Worked example
Hold 1,000 shares at $0.50 in a 1-for-10 reverse split: you end up with 1,000 ÷ 10 = 100 shares priced at $0.50 × 10 = $5.00. Total value stays at $500 — the split itself creates no gain or loss.
Frequently asked questions
Does a reverse split change what my holding is worth?
Not at the moment it occurs — fewer shares at a proportionally higher price leave the total unchanged. What can move afterward is sentiment: reverse splits often accompany troubled companies, and the price may keep sliding for unrelated reasons.
What happens to fractional shares?
If your share count does not divide evenly by N, most companies pay cash for the leftover fraction at the post-split price rather than issue a partial share. This tool estimates that cash-in-lieu amount.
How is this different from a normal stock split?
A normal (forward) split increases your share count and lowers the price to make shares more affordable. A reverse split does the opposite — fewer shares at a higher price — and is usually defensive. Use the standard stock-split calculator for forward splits.
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