Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

MRSH Shares (Diluted) decreased by 1.6% to 486M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.8%, from 495M to 486M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 16, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates potential dilution from employee compensation or convertible instruments, which can reduce earnings per share.

Detailed definition

The weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of all potentially dilutive securities, such as...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; essential for understanding the impact of equity-based compensation.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value513M513M509M506M503M500M499M499M497M496M496M495M495M494M486M
QoQ Change+0.0%-0.8%-0.6%-0.6%-0.6%-0.2%+0.0%-0.4%-0.2%+0.0%-0.2%+0.0%-0.2%-1.6%
YoY Change-1.4%-1.9%-1.8%-1.4%-0.8%-0.6%-0.6%-0.6%-0.4%-0.2%-0.4%-1.8%
Range486M513M
CAGR-1.5%
Avg YoY Growth-1.0%
Median YoY Growth-0.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MRSH's shares (diluted)?
MRSH (MRSH) reported shares (diluted) of 486M in Q1 2026.
How has MRSH's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
MRSH's shares (diluted) decreased by 1.8% year-over-year, from 495M to 486M.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The average number of shares outstanding including all potential shares that could be created.