MQT (BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 25.03 Mil (As of Jul. 2025)


MQT BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, INC. MQT
20 GF Score
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What is BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, MQT 20 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 25.03 Mil as of Jul. 2025. GuruFocus rates MQT with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,'s average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 25.03 Mil.

BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,  (NYSE:MQT) 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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BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,'s Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 22.59 22.66 23.52 20.97 22.31

BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25
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 24.90 19.98 21.96 19.60 25.03
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BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, 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 25.03 Mil mean?
BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, (MQT) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 25.03 Mil as of Jul. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, and its competitors.
Is BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,'s Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,'s current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 25.03 Mil. Overall, BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,'s Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to MCR and MVT?
BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,'s Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 25.03 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Asset Management 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 BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, and its competitors. BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,'s current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 25.03 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, stock overvalued right now?
BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, (MQT) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 25.03 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 25.03 Mil. BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II,'s overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, (MQT), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 25.03 Mil as of Jul. 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.

BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, INC. is a diversified, closed-end investment management company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S federal income taxes. The majority of its managed assets are invested in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes. The fund invests in municipal bonds that are in the three highest quality rating categories, or are deemed to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser at the time of investment. These are mainly long-term municipal bonds with maturities of more than ten years at the time of investment, having exposure to different sectors. The fund can also invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
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