1:5 Stock Split: Monopoly stock to keep on radar as it is set to turn ex-split this Friday

Synopsis: MCX shares are the center of attention as the stock will turn ex date on Friday for its 1:5 stock split. The record date is January 2, 2026. For every Rs 10 face value share, investors will get five Rs 2 shares.

The shares of this leading commodity exchange trading service provider are in focus after it is set to turn ex-date on Friday for its 1:5 stock split, which was earlier announced by its management. In this article, we will dive more into the details. The company has a staggering market share of nearly 99 percent in the commodity futures market.

With a market capitalisation of Rs 56,705 crore, the shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd reached a day’s high of Rs 11,218.45 per share, up 1.4 percent from its previous day’s closing price of Rs 11,059 per share. Over the past five years, the stock has delivered a robust return of 537 percent, outperforming NIFTY 50’s return of 85 percent.

About the Split

MCX earlier announced a stock split, citing that for every single share you own with a face value of Rs 10, you’ll get five shares, each with a face value of Rs 2 (1:5 ratio). The record date is set as January 2, 2026. If you hold MCX shares on that day, you’ll automatically see more shares in your account. Your total investment won’t change, just the number of shares and their price.

A stock split doesn’t affect the company’s business or its total market value. You just end up with more shares at a lower price, which makes it easier and cheaper for smaller investors to buy in and trade. Companies usually do this to boost trading activity and bring in more investors, all while keeping the company’s core business unchanged.

Financial and Other Highlights

MCX reported a core revenue of Rs 374 crore in Q2 FY26, a decline of 31 percent as compared to Rs 286 crore in Q2 FY25. Additionally, it grew slightly by 0.27 percent from Rs 373 crore in Q1 FY26. 

Regarding profitability, it reported a net profit of Rs 197 crore in Q2 FY26, a 28 percent growth from Rs 154 crore in Q2 FY25. However, it recorded a decline of 3 percent from Rs 203 crore in Q1 FY26.

MCX​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ managed to achieve a significant Average Daily Turnover growth of 87 percent YoY to Rs 4.11 lakh crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 2.20 lakh crore in Q2 FY25. The biggest surprise was the bullion segment, which jumped by a staggering 445 percent YoY, to Rs 2.34 lakh crore in Q2 FY26 from just Rs 42,864 crore in Q2 FY25, led by the explosive growth of gold and silver derivatives. 

The food (agri) segment also saw a sharp 161 percent increase, to Rs 38 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 15 crore in Q2 FY25. Energy turnover went up by 1 percent only and thus remained almost unchanged, while the base metals and the index segment dropped 25 percent and 64 percent respectively. The massive increase in bullion and the steady momentum in energy were the main reasons for the strong overall YoY ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌turnaround.

The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) stands out as a premier commodity derivatives exchange in India, facilitating online trading in a variety of commodities such as bullion, metals, energy, and agricultural products. Additionally, MCX has formed strategic partnerships with global exchanges like CME, LME, Dalian, EEX, and more, fostering knowledge sharing and promoting global integration.

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