Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Woodside Energy Group's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,901 Mil.
Woodside Energy Group's quarterly shares outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (1,899 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (1,901 Mil).
It means Woodside Energy Groupissued new shares from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .
Woodside Energy Group's annual shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (1,899 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (1,901 Mil).
It means Woodside Energy Groupissued new shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
Woodside Energy Group (NYSE:WDS) 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.
Woodside Energy Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Woodside Energy Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Woodside Energy Group'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.
Woodside Energy Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart
WDS vs COP, EOG, OXY: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Woodside Energy 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.
Woodside Energy Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Woodside Energy Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woodside Energy Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Woodside Energy 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.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,901 Mil mean?
Woodside Energy Group (WDS) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,901 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Woodside Energy Group and its competitors.
Is Woodside Energy Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Woodside Energy Group's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,901 Mil. Overall, Woodside Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woodside Energy Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to COP and EOG?
Woodside Energy Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,901 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Woodside Energy Group and its competitors. Woodside Energy Group's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,901 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woodside Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodside Energy Group (WDS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.80, compared to a current price of $18.94 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,901 Mil. Woodside Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Woodside Energy Group (WDS), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,901 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Woodside Energy Group (WDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodside Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.94 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.80.
GuruFocus considers Woodside Energy Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WDS:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 1,901 Mil
GF Value™: $16.80 vs. price of $18.94 (12.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Incorporated in 1954 and named after the small Victorian town of Woodside, Woodside's early exploration focus moved from Victoria's Gippsland Basin to Western Australia's Carnarvon Basin. First LNG production from the North West Shelf came in 1984. BHP Billiton and Shell each had 40% shareholdings before BHP sold out in 1994 and Shell sold down to 34%. In 2017 Shell sold its entire shareholding. Woodside is one of the most LNG-leveraged companies globally.
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