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For questions related to the various forms of stock splits, reverse stock splits (share consolidations), etc.

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Why is a stock dividend considered a dividend? What makes it different from a stock split?

The key difference I've found between a stock split and a stock dividend – of the exact same stock and class, as opposed to a spin-off – seems to be from the company's own accounting perspective. The …
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