What is the meaning of Shares outstanding?

Shares outstanding is the number of shares of common stock currently outstanding, less the shares held in treasury.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). shares outstanding. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/shares_outstanding/definitions/1163454
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HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, shares outstanding, Smart Define, viewed 24 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/shares_outstanding/definitions/1163454>.
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