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Abcam plc

Abcam plc

ABCZFOTCHealthcare
$22.25
+$0.15(+0.68%)
Market Cap$5.1B
P/E Ratio
52W High$22.25
52W Low$22.25

Abcam plc (ABCZF) Shares Outstanding — Overview

Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.

ABCZF · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
228.7M +10.16% YoY Change
FY · as of Dec 31, 2022 · Reported in GBP
vs 207.6M in FY 2021
Diluted Shares Outstanding
231.3M
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+1.14%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
+10.16%
year-over-year
Float (Free Float)
224.7M
publicly tradable shares
97.6% of total
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-08

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRincreasing
+3.0%
2020 → 2022
5-Year CAGRincreasing
+2.1%
2018 → 2022
10-Year CAGRincreasing
+1.5%
2013 → 2022

Negative CAGR typically indicates share buyback or retirement activity. Interpret alongside Splits and Financials tabs. Splits / Financials

Shares outstanding history

↓ Decrease — typically buyback / retirement
↑ Increase — issuance / equity compensation
Latest
* most recent reported · FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut

Annual shares outstanding by year

FY 2022Latest
Diluted Shares: 231.3M
228.7M
+10.16%
FY 2021
Diluted Shares: 207.6M
207.6M
+0.00%
FY 2021
Diluted Shares: 208.6M
207.6M
-0.95%
FY 2020
Diluted Shares: 209.6M
209.6M
+1.40%
FY 2019
Diluted Shares: 206.7M
206.7M
+0.44%
FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut · weightedAverageShsOutDilUnit: Billions (B)

Healthcare sector shares outstanding comparison

Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Healthcare sector.

#SymbolCompanyShares (Basic)vs ABCZF
#1
Merck & Co., Inc.MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
2.502B+994.0%
#2
Johnson & JohnsonJNJ
Johnson & Johnson
2.429B+961.9%
#3
AbbVie Inc.ABBV
AbbVie Inc.
1.780B+678.5%
#4
AstraZeneca PLCAZN
AstraZeneca PLC
1.550B+577.7%
#5
UnitedHealth Group IncorporatedUNH
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
910.0M+297.9%
#6
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY
Eli Lilly and Company
898.0M+292.7%
#7
Abcam plcABCZF
Abcam plcYOU
228.7M

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

Abcam plc (ABCZF) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of December 31, 2022, Abcam plc reports 228.7M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

Abcam plc's basic shares outstanding (228.7M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (231.3M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +1.14%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

Abcam plc's float is 224.7M (97.6% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.

Float224.7M(97.6%)
Outstanding230.2M

Float data from /shares-float reflects the most recent SEC filing period-end. The weighted average shares (from /income-statement) may differ — this is a normal reporting window difference, not a data error.

FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · GBP

About shares outstanding & methodology

Abcam plc (ABCZF) shares outstanding history from 2006 to 2022. Shares outstanding can be defined as the total number of shares held by all shareholders — including institutional investors, retail investors, and company insiders — assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants, and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.

Abcam plc shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 were 228.7M, a 10.16% increase year-over-year. Abcam plc FY 2022 shares outstanding were 228.7M, a +10.16% increase from FY 2021.

Abcam plc is a leading company operating in the Healthcare sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of +1.5% — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q income statement disclosures and FMP /income-statement · /shares-float where noted.

Frequently asked questions

ABCZF shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of December 31, 2022, Abcam plc (ABCZF) has approximately 228.7M basic shares outstanding and 231.3M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a +10.16% year-over-year increase from FY 2021 (207.6M). The increase may reflect equity compensation issuances or secondary offerings.

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Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · Abcam plc SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08