Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Parker Hannifin's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 126 Mil.
Parker Hannifin's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2025 (126 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (126 Mil).
It means Parker Hannifinbought back shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Parker Hannifin's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2024 (129 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (127 Mil).
It means Parker Hannifinbought back shares from Jun. 2024 to Jun. 2025 .
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.
Parker Hannifin Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Parker Hannifin Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parker Hannifin's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PH vs CMI, EMR, ITW: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Parker Hannifin'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.
Parker Hannifin Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Parker Hannifin's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parker Hannifin's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
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.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 126 Mil mean?
Parker Hannifin (PH) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 126 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Parker Hannifin and its competitors.
Is Parker Hannifin's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Parker Hannifin's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 126 Mil. Overall, Parker Hannifin has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parker Hannifin's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to CMI and EMR?
Parker Hannifin's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 126 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Industrial Products 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 Parker Hannifin and its competitors. Parker Hannifin's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 126 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parker Hannifin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parker Hannifin (PH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $678.41, compared to a current price of $968.92 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 126 Mil. Parker Hannifin's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 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 Parker Hannifin (PH), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 126 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 Parker Hannifin (PH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parker Hannifin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $968.92 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $678.41.
GuruFocus considers Parker Hannifin to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PH:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 126 Mil
GF Value™: $678.41 vs. price of $968.92 (42.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parker Hannifin started out in 1917 as Parker Appliance, selling pneumatic brakes. Through the acquisition of branded components, the firm has expanded into aerospace engines, agricultural and construction machinery, freight and passenger vehicles, and industrial automation equipment. Within these larger systems, Parker sells a wide array of small, critical pieces such as hydraulic, electromechanical, climate control, and filtration components. Many of its products are designed to work together, resulting in a high rate of cross-selling.
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