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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.78 Mil.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) 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.
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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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Hydrofarm Holdings Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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* 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Hydrofarm Holdings Group 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 4.78 Mil mean?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 4.78 Mil as of Jun. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 4.78 Mil. Overall, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to HCAI and NMHI?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 4.78 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 4.78 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 4.78 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.99, compared to a current price of €5.12 — trading 68% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 4.78 Mil. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 4.78 Mil as of Jun. 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.12 is trading 68% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.99.
Key valuation signals for STU:5TU0:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 4.78 Mil
GF Value™: €15.99 vs. price of €5.12 (68% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5TU0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
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