CCSI (Consensus Cloud Solutions) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 18.7 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


CCSI Consensus Cloud Solutions Inc CCSI
69 GF Score
Price $35.03
GF Value $23.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Consensus Cloud Solutions Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Consensus Cloud Solutions CCSI -0.48% 69 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 18.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CCSI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.76 (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. Consensus Cloud Solutions's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.7 Mil.


Consensus Cloud Solutions  (NAS:CCSI) 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.


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Consensus Cloud Solutions Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Consensus Cloud Solutions's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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Consensus Cloud Solutions Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Consensus Cloud Solutions Annual Data
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Consensus Cloud Solutions Quarterly Data
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Consensus Cloud Solutions 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 18.7 Mil mean?
Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 18.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Consensus Cloud Solutions and its competitors.
Is Consensus Cloud Solutions' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Consensus Cloud Solutions' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 18.7 Mil. Overall, Consensus Cloud Solutions has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consensus Cloud Solutions' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to SWMR and HQ?
Consensus Cloud Solutions' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 18.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Software 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions and its competitors. Consensus Cloud Solutions's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 18.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consensus Cloud Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.76, compared to a current price of $35.03 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 18.7 Mil. Consensus Cloud Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 18.7 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consensus Cloud Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.03 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.76. GuruFocus considers Consensus Cloud Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CCSI:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 18.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $23.76 vs. price of $35.03 (47.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Consensus Cloud Solutions Business Description

Address 700 S. Flower Street, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90017
Consensus Cloud Solutions Inc is a provider of secure information delivery services with a scalable Software-as-a-Service SaaS platform. It is engaged in the fax cloud business. The company's offerings include communication, data extraction, and digital signature solutions that enable users to securely access, exchange, and manage information across organizational and geographic boundaries. It serves multiple industry verticals, including healthcare, government, financial services, legal, and education. Geographically, the company operates in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and other countries. It derives the maximum revenue from the United States.
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