Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,283 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:ZIP Zip Co Ltd ASX:ZIP
62 GF Score
Price A$3.24
GF Value A$2.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Zip Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Zip Co ASX:ZIP +3.51% 62 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,283 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:ZIP with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Zip Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,283 Mil.


Zip Co  (ASX:ZIP) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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.


Be Aware

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.


Zip Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Zip Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zip Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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Zip Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Zip Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Zip Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 872.65 1,073.23 1,248.79 1,330.48 1,283.03
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Zip Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 exact time point. 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 (Basic Average) of 1,283 Mil mean?
Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,283 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Zip Co and its competitors.
Is Zip Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Zip Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,283 Mil. Overall, Zip Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zip Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to V and MA?
Zip Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,283 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit Services 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 (Basic Average) for a Credit Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Zip Co and its competitors. Zip Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,283 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zip Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.07, compared to a current price of A$3.24 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,283 Mil. Zip Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zip Co (ASX:ZIP), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,283 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 Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zip Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$3.24 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.07. GuruFocus considers Zip Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ZIP:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,283 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$2.07 vs. price of A$3.24 (56.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Zip Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ZIZTF:USAYRRA:Germany
Address 126 Phillip Street, Level 5, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Zip is a credit provider operating two segments: Australia and New Zealand, and the US. Founded in Australia in 2013, it has over 6 million active customers and partners with over 85,000 merchants. In Australia, Zip positions itself as a credit card alternative, with several revolving credit products. Customers can carry the balance over time with a monthly fee and set their own repayment schedule. The US and New Zealand offering is a far more vanilla BNPL offering: Pay-in-4 in New Zealand and Pay-in-Z in the US, where customers pay back in fixed instalments. The US segment is built on the 2020 acquisition of QuadPay and has recently become Zip's largest and fastest-growing segment.
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