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Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)

Viatris Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) remained flat by 0.0% to $3.00B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in authorized shares often signals potential future capital raising or stock split activity.

Detailed definition

This is the maximum number of shares that a company is legally permitted to issue according to its corporate charter. It...

Peer comparison

Standard corporate governance metric; usually set significantly higher than issued shares to provide flexibility.

Metric ID: other_common_stock_shares_authorized

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.00B$3.00B$3.00B$3.00B$3.00B$3.00B$3.00B$3.00B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range$3.00B$3.00B
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak7+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viatris's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
Viatris (VTRS) reported common stock, shares authorized (in shares) of $3.00B in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Viatris's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Viatris's common stock, shares authorized (in shares) has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.00B to $3.00B.
What does common stock, shares authorized (in shares) mean?
The maximum number of shares the company is allowed to issue to the public.