
Direct Line Insurance Group plc
Direct Line Insurance Group plc (DIISF) Shares Outstanding — Overview
Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.
DIISF · shares outstanding · updated Jun 9, 2026
Key metrics
as of Dec 31, 2024Shares Outstanding Growth Rate
CAGR · weighted avg basic sharesNegative CAGR typically indicates share buyback or retirement activity. Interpret alongside Splits and Financials tabs. Splits / Financials
Shares outstanding history
Annual shares outstanding by year
Financial Services sector shares outstanding comparison
Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Financial Services sector.
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Understanding Shares Outstanding
Basic · Diluted · FloatWhat Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)
Direct Line Insurance Group plc (DIISF) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of December 31, 2024, Direct Line Insurance Group plc reports 1.301B basic shares outstanding (weighted average).
Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding
Direct Line Insurance Group plc's basic shares outstanding (1.301B) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (1.320B) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +1.50%.
Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)
Direct Line Insurance Group plc's float is 1.273B (97.8% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.
ⓘ 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.
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About shares outstanding & methodology
Direct Line Insurance Group plc (DIISF) shares outstanding history from 2009 to 2024. 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.
Direct Line Insurance Group plc shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 were 1.301B, a 8.39% decline year-over-year. Direct Line Insurance Group plc FY 2024 shares outstanding were 1.301B, a -8.39% decline from FY 2023.
Direct Line Insurance Group plc is a leading company operating in the Financial Services sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of -0.5% — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.
Frequently asked questions
DIISF shares outstanding · 4 questionsAs of December 31, 2024, Direct Line Insurance Group plc (DIISF) has approximately 1.301B basic shares outstanding and 1.320B diluted shares outstanding. This represents a -8.39% year-over-year change from FY 2023 (1.420B). Direct Line Insurance Group plc's declining share count is primarily driven by its share buyback program. For the complete historical data table, see the history table above.
▸ Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · Direct Line Insurance Group plc SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-09