How to Calculate the Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding The Motley Fool
It helps in calculating key financial ratios and understanding the company’s ownership distribution. While outstanding shares determine a stock’s liquidity, the share float—shares available for public trading – plays a crucial role. A company with 100 million outstanding shares, but with 95 million held by insiders and institutions, will have a constrained float of only … Read moreHow to Calculate the Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding The Motley Fool