https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/11/tesla-announces-5-for-1-share-split-rallies-8/ > Today after the close of regular trading Tesla, a well-known American electric vehicle company, announced that it intends to split its shares 5 for 1. The split announcement comes after a sharp rally in the value of Tesla equity in recent quarters. > The company’s shares quickly rallied on the news, picking up 8% in after-hours trading.