Earnings Per Share

Shares (Basic)

Amgen Shares (Basic) increased by 0.4% to 540M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.4%, from 538M to 540M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Changes reflect share buybacks (decrease) or equity issuance (increase), which impact the per-share earnings calculation.

Detailed definition

The average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period, calculated by weighting the number of share...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; reflects capital structure and share repurchase activity.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_basic

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value573M567M548M535M535M534M535M535M536M537M537M538M538M538M540M
QoQ Change-1.0%-3.4%-2.4%+0.0%-0.2%+0.2%+0.0%+0.2%+0.2%+0.0%+0.2%+0.0%+0.0%+0.4%
YoY Change-6.6%-5.6%-2.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.4%+0.4%+0.4%+0.4%+0.2%+0.2%+0.4%
Range534M573M
CAGR-1.7%
Avg YoY Growth-1.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.2%
Current Streak9 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amgen's shares (basic)?
Amgen (AMGN) reported shares (basic) of 540M in Q1 2026.
How has Amgen's shares (basic) changed year-over-year?
Amgen's shares (basic) increased by 0.4% year-over-year, from 538M to 540M.
What does shares (basic) mean?
The average number of shares held by investors during the period.