01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 6, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On August 6, 2026, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) disclosed in an 8-K that its Board of Directors, at an August 5, 2026 meeting, approved a two-for-one stock split of its Class A Common Stock, effected as a stock dividend.
Holders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2026 will receive one additional share for each share held, with distribution expected on September 2, 2026. The filing is limited to Item 8.01 (Other Events) and Item 9.01 (Exhibits); no financial results, balance sheet data, or operating metrics were reported. The split is primarily a share-count and per-share presentation event rather than a change in economic value.
Mechanically, each shareholder's proportional ownership and aggregate market value should be unchanged, while the share price and per-share metrics should adjust by roughly half. The press release notes that third quarter 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance moves from $1.40a-$1.42 pre-split to $0.70-$0.71 post-split, which is the same underlying guidance expressed on the new share base. Stock splits are often viewed by management as a way to improve share liquidity and broaden retail accessibility, though they do not by themselves alter fundamentals.
The company also declared its third quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.25b per pre-split share, or $0.125 per share post-split, payable October 14, 2026 to holders of record as of September 22, 2026. The dividend is presented on the same split-adjusted basis, so the per-share cash payout is effectively unchanged in value for holders. Investors should note that the 8-K itself contains no new operating, financial, or guidance-change disclosures beyond the restatement of previously issued EPS guidance on a post-split basis.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Board approved a two-for-one stock split of Class A Common Stock, paid as a stock dividend, at its August 5, 2026 meeting.
- Record date is August 17, 2026; additional shares expected to be distributed on September 2, 2026.
- Q3 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance restated to $0.70-$0.71 post-split, from $1.40-$1.42 pre-split, representing the same underlying guidance.
- Q3 2026 quarterly dividend declared at $0.25 per pre-split share ($0.125 post-split), payable October 14, 2026.
- Dividend record date set for September 22, 2026.
- Economic value to shareholders is not changed by the split; ownership percentages and aggregate holdings remain proportionally the same.
- The 8-K contains no new financial results, operating metrics, or changes to full-year guidance.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the stock split change the value of my Amphenol investment?
No. A two-for-one split doubles the number of shares while halving the per-share price and per-share metrics, so your proportional ownership and total market value at the time of the split should be unchanged. The company's underlying fundamentals are unaffected by the split itself.
When do I need to own shares to receive the split shares?
You must be a holder of record of Class A Common Stock at the close of business on August 17, 2026 to receive the additional shares. The shares are expected to be distributed on September 2, 2026.
How does the split affect the Q3 2026 earnings guidance?
The company restated its Q3 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance from $1.40-$1.42 pre-split to $0.70-$0.71 post-split. This is a per-share adjustment for the split, not a change in expected earnings.
Will I still receive the quarterly dividend, and how much will it be?
Yes. The Board approved a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.25 per pre-split share, which equals $0.125 per share post-split. It is payable October 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2026.
Does this filing reveal any new financial or operational information?
No. Beyond the stock split, the dividend declaration, and the restated EPS guidance on a post-split basis, the 8-K does not include new financial results, operating data, or strategic announcements.
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