Even if a stock split has no information content, and even if the dividend per share adjusted for the split is not increased, there can still be a real benefit (i.e., a higher value for shareholders) from such a split, but any such benefit is probably small.

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A stock split can make shares more attractive to retail investors who may be more comfortable buying a larger number of shares at a lower price. This can increase demand for the stock, leading to a higher value for shareholders. However, this benefit is likely to be small and doesn't necessarily indicate that the stock is a good investment.

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