Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 24.67 Mil.
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (NYSE:SDHY) 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.
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
* 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.
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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities 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 24.67 Mil mean?
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 24.67 Mil as of Jan. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities and its competitors.
Is PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 24.67 Mil. Overall, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NCV and FRA?
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 24.67 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 PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities and its competitors. PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 24.67 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.59, compared to a current price of $16.19 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 24.67 Mil. PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 24.67 Mil as of Jan. 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 PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.19 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.59.
GuruFocus considers PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SDHY:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 24.67 Mil
GF Value™: $19.59 vs. price of $16.19 (17.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SDHY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Business Description
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities is a closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. It mainly invests in a diversified portfolio of high-yield fixed-income instruments that are rated below investment grade with varying maturities and other investments (including derivatives) with similar economic characteristics.
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