Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) Shares Outstanding (EOP): 172 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:9YM Krispy Kreme Inc FRA:9YM
55 GF Score
Price €2.92
GF Value €7.73
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Krispy Kreme Shares Outstanding (EOP)?

Krispy Kreme FRA:9YM +3.18% 55 Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 172 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9YM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Krispy Kreme's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 172 Mil.

Krispy Kreme's quarterly shares outstanding increased from Dec. 2025 (172 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (172 Mil). It means Krispy Kreme issued new shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Krispy Kreme's annual shares outstanding increased from Dec. 2024 (170 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (172 Mil). It means Krispy Kreme issued new shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .


Krispy Kreme  (FRA:9YM) Shares Outstanding (EOP) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


Be Aware

Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.

Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.

If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.


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Krispy Kreme Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:

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Krispy Kreme Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart

Krispy Kreme Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (EOP)
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Krispy Kreme Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:9YM vs VLGEA, YSWY, NGVC: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Krispy Kreme Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.


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Krispy Kreme Shares Outstanding (EOP) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that end of period. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 172 Mil mean?
Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 172 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors.
Is Krispy Kreme's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 172 Mil. Overall, Krispy Kreme has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krispy Kreme's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
Krispy Kreme's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 172 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. Krispy Kreme's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 172 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krispy Kreme stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.73, compared to a current price of €2.92 — trading 62.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 172 Mil. Krispy Kreme's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 172 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krispy Kreme stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.92 is trading 62.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.73. GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9YM:

  • Shares Outstanding (EOP): 172 Mil
  • GF Value™: €7.73 vs. price of €2.92 (62.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9YM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Krispy Kreme Business Description

Other Exchanges DNUT:USADNUT:Mexico
Address 2116 Hawkins Street, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28203
Krispy Kreme Inc is a sweet-treat brand company. The company's Original Glazed doughnut is recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-mouth experience. It operates through its network of fresh Doughnut Shops, partnerships with retailers, and a growing e-commerce and delivery business. The company conducts its business through the following three reported segments: U.S., which includes all operations in the United States; International, which includes operations in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and Mexico; and Market Development, which includes franchise operations world-wide. It derives maximum revenue from the U.S. segment.
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