Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Medtronic's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1,280 Mil.
Medtronic's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Jan. 2026 (1,283 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (1,280 Mil).
It means Medtronicbought back shares from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .
Medtronic's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Apr. 2025 (1,282 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (1,280 Mil).
It means Medtronicbought back shares from Apr. 2025 to Apr. 2026 .
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.
Medtronic Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Medtronic Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Medtronic'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.
XSWX:MDT vs SYK, BSX, EW: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Medtronic'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.
Medtronic Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Medtronic's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medtronic'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 1,280 Mil mean?
Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,280 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Medtronic and its competitors.
Is Medtronic's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Medtronic's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,280 Mil. Overall, Medtronic has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medtronic's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to SYK and BSX?
Medtronic's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,280 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medtronic and its competitors. Medtronic's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,280 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medtronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF80.97, compared to a current price of CHF65.29 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,280 Mil. Medtronic's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Medtronic (XSWX:MDT), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,280 Mil as of Apr. 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 Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medtronic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.29 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF80.97.
GuruFocus considers Medtronic to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MDT:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 1,280 Mil
GF Value™: CHF80.97 vs. price of CHF65.29 (19.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MDT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
One of the largest medical-device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, transcatheter heart valves, stents, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, ablation laser therapy, and surgical tools. The company primarily markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States, Western Europe, and Japan. Foreign sales account for roughly 50% of the company's total sales.
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