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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares)

Sysco Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) decreased by 0.0% to 479.3M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.7%, from 487.5M to 479.3M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) shows relatively stable performance with a -1.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests share issuance, while a decrease often results from share buyback programs.

Detailed definition

This represents the average number of common shares outstanding during a reporting period, excluding the dilutive effect...

Peer comparison

Standardized metric used to calculate basic EPS across all industries.

Metric ID: other_weighted_average_number_of_shares_outstanding_basic

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value510.7M512.5M511M508.4M510.6M507.6M507.6M507.7M507.4M505.1M504.3M499.6M501.2M492M490.7M487.5M488.1M478.8M479.3M479.3M
QoQ Change+0.4%-0.3%-0.5%+0.4%-0.6%+0.0%+0.0%-0.1%-0.4%-0.2%-0.9%+0.3%-1.8%-0.3%-0.6%+0.1%-1.9%+0.1%-0.0%
YoY Change-0.0%-1.0%-0.7%-0.1%-0.6%-0.5%-0.6%-1.6%-1.2%-2.6%-2.7%-2.4%-2.6%-2.7%-2.3%-1.7%
Range478.8M512.5M
CAGR-1.3%
Avg YoY Growth-1.5%
Median YoY Growth-1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sysco's weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares)?
Sysco (SYY) reported weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) of 479.3M in Q1 2026.
How has Sysco's weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) changed year-over-year?
Sysco's weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) decreased by 1.7% year-over-year, from 487.5M to 479.3M.
What is the long-term trend for Sysco's weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Sysco's weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) has grown at a -1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2B to 2B.
What does weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) mean?
The average number of common shares held by investors during the period.