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BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc.

BZFDNASDAQCommunication Services● Active
$1.38
$-0.02(-1.43%)
Market Cap$51909230
P/E Ratio
52W High$2.68
52W Low$0.54
Overview

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) Shares Outstanding — Overview

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

BZFD · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
37.8M +1.20% YoY Change
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
vs 37.4M in FY 2024
Diluted Shares Outstanding
37.8M
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+0.00%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
+1.20%
year-over-year
Float (Free Float)
26.7M
publicly tradable shares
71.1% of total
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-08

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRincreasing
+3.1%
2022 → 2025
5-Year CAGRincreasing
+2.6%
2020 → 2025
10-Year CAGR

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 2025Latest
Diluted Shares: 37.8M
37.8M
+1.20%
FY 2024
Diluted Shares: 37.4M
37.4M
+4.53%
FY 2023
Diluted Shares: 35.8M
35.8M
+3.56%
FY 2022
Diluted Shares: 34.5M
34.5M
+2.29%
FY 2021
Diluted Shares: 33.8M
33.8M
+1.43%
FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut · weightedAverageShsOutDilUnit: Billions (B)

Communication Services sector shares outstanding comparison

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#5
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#6
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#7
BuzzFeed, Inc.BZFD
BuzzFeed, Inc.YOU
37.8M

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of December 31, 2025, BuzzFeed, Inc. reports 37.8M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

BuzzFeed, Inc.'s basic shares outstanding (37.8M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (37.8M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +0.00%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

BuzzFeed, Inc.'s float is 26.7M (71.1% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.

Float26.7M(71.1%)
Outstanding37.6M

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 · USD

About shares outstanding & methodology

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) shares outstanding history from 2018 to 2025. 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.

BuzzFeed, Inc. shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 were 37.8M, a 1.20% increase year-over-year. BuzzFeed, Inc. FY 2025 shares outstanding were 37.8M, a +1.20% increase from FY 2024.

BuzzFeed, Inc. is a leading company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of — — 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

BZFD shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of December 31, 2025, BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) has approximately 37.8M basic shares outstanding and 37.8M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a +1.20% year-over-year increase from FY 2024 (37.4M). 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 · BuzzFeed, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08