Outstanding Shares
Stock currently held by investors, including restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders, as well as those held by the public. Shares that have been repurchased by the company are not considered outstanding stock.
Also referred to as "issued and outstanding" if all repurchased shares have been retired. Investopedia Says:
This number is shown on a company's balance sheet under the heading "Capital Stock" and is more important than the authorized shares or float. It is used to calculate many metrics, including market capitalization and earnings per share (EPS). Related Terms:
Authorized Stock
Capital Stock
Diluted Earnings Per Share - Diluted EPS
Earnings Per Share - EPS
Float
Fully Diluted Shares
Fully Paid Shares
Market Capitalization
Net Asset Value - NAV
Normal Market Size - NMS |