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Understanding Shares Outstanding

By Mike PriceUpdated Feb 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM

Key Points

  • Shares outstanding change with issuance, buybacks, or stock splits.
  • Market cap and EPS are calculated using the number of outstanding shares.
  • Fully diluted shares include all possible converted equity instruments.

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