Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Shares Outstanding (EOP): 2,406 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)


NZSE:FCG Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd NZSE:FCG
65 GF Score
Price NZ$4.21
GF Value NZ$2.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Fonterra Co-operative Group Shares Outstanding (EOP)?

Fonterra Co-operative Group NZSE:FCG -1.17% 65 Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 2,406 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FCG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.96 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Fonterra Co-operative Group's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 2,406 Mil.

Fonterra Co-operative Group's quarterly shares outstanding stayed the same from Jul. 2025 (2,406 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (2,406 Mil).

Fonterra Co-operative Group's annual shares outstanding stayed the same from Jul. 2024 (2,406 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (2,406 Mil).


Fonterra Co-operative Group  (NZSE:FCG) 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.


Fonterra Co-operative Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms


Fonterra Co-operative Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fonterra Co-operative Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:

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Fonterra Co-operative Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart

Fonterra Co-operative Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Shares Outstanding (EOP)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,904.04 2,903.09 2,893.04 2,406.29 2,406.29

Fonterra Co-operative Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Shares Outstanding (EOP) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,892.94 2,406.29 2,406.29 2,406.29 2,406.29

NZSE:FCG vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fonterra Co-operative Group'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.


Fonterra Co-operative Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.


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Fonterra Co-operative Group 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 2,406 Mil mean?
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 2,406 Mil as of Jan. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 2,406 Mil. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to KHC and GIS?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 2,406 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 2,406 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.96, compared to a current price of NZ$4.21 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 2,406 Mil. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 2,406 Mil as of Jan. 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$4.21 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.96. GuruFocus considers Fonterra Co-operative Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:FCG:

  • Shares Outstanding (EOP): 2,406 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$2.96 vs. price of NZ$4.21 (42.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Fonterra Co-operative Group Business Description

Address 109 Fanshawe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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