Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 42 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)


STU:COG Cogeco Communications Inc STU:COG
77 GF Score
Price €39.20
GF Value €39.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cogeco Communications Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Cogeco Communications STU:COG 77 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 42 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:COG with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Cogeco Communications's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 42 Mil.


Cogeco Communications  (STU:COG) 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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Cogeco Communications Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Cogeco Communications Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Cogeco Communications Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Cogeco Communications Quarterly Data
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Cogeco Communications 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 42 Mil mean?
Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 42 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Cogeco Communications and its competitors.
Is Cogeco Communications' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Cogeco Communications' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 42 Mil. Overall, Cogeco Communications has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogeco Communications' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to TMUS and VZ?
Cogeco Communications' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 42 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Telecommunication 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 Cogeco Communications and its competitors. Cogeco Communications's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 42 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogeco Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.17, compared to a current price of €39.20 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 42 Mil. Cogeco Communications' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Cogeco Communications (STU:COG), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 42 Mil as of Feb. 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 Cogeco Communications (STU:COG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogeco Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €39.20 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.17. GuruFocus considers Cogeco Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:COG:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 42 Mil
  • GF Value™: €39.17 vs. price of €39.20 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Cogeco Communications Business Description

Other Exchanges CGEAF:USACCA:Canada
Address 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3301, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 0B3
Cogeco Communications is a telecom service provider in Canada and the US, specifically in rural and suburban geographies. It offers wireline services such as broadband internet, TV, and landline phone services. In Canada, the firm operates under its Cogeco Connexion and Oxio brands, reaching roughly 2.1 million homes and businesses throughout Ontario and Quebec. In the US, Cogeco operates under its Breezeline brand throughout the East Coast, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, reaching 1.8 million homes and businesses. Cogeco is expanding its offerings to include consumer wireless services, operating as a mobile virtual network operator.
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