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China Tower Corporation Limited

China Tower Corporation Limited

CTOWYOTCCommunication Services● Active
$14.93
+$0.00(+0.00%)
Market Cap$27.2B
P/E Ratio
52W High$16.25
52W Low$11.4
Overview

China Tower Corporation Limited (CTOWY) Shares Outstanding — Overview

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

CTOWY · shares outstanding · updated Jun 10, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
6.992B -90.00% YoY Change
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in CNY
vs 69.924B in FY 2024
Diluted Shares Outstanding
6.992B
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+0.00%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
-90.00%
year-over-year
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-10

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRdeclining
-53.6%
2022 → 2025
5-Year CAGRdeclining
-36.9%
2020 → 2025
10-Year CAGRdeclining
-18.1%
2015 → 2025

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: 6.992B
6.992B
-90.00%
FY 2024
Diluted Shares: 69.924B
69.924B
+0.00%
FY 2023
Diluted Shares: 69.925B
69.925B
+0.00%
FY 2022
Diluted Shares: 69.925B
69.925B
+0.00%
FY 2021
Diluted Shares: 69.925B
69.925B
-0.03%
FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut · weightedAverageShsOutDilUnit: Billions (B)

Communication Services sector shares outstanding comparison

Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Communication Services sector.

#SymbolCompanyShares (Basic)vs CTOWY
#1
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
12.116B+73.3%
#2
Alphabet Inc.GOOG
Alphabet Inc.
12.116B+73.3%
#3
China Tower Corporation LimitedCTOWY
China Tower Corporation LimitedYOU
6.992B
#4
Netflix, Inc.NFLX
Netflix, Inc.
4.229B-39.5%
#5
Verizon Communications Inc.VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
4.226B-39.6%
#6
Meta Platforms, Inc.META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.521B-63.9%
#7
T-Mobile US, Inc.TMUS
T-Mobile US, Inc.
1.128B-83.9%

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

China Tower Corporation Limited (CTOWY) 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, China Tower Corporation Limited reports 6.992B basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

China Tower Corporation Limited's basic shares outstanding (6.992B) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (6.992B) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +0.00%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

China Tower Corporation Limited's float is — (— 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.

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

About shares outstanding & methodology

China Tower Corporation Limited (CTOWY) shares outstanding history from 2015 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.

China Tower Corporation Limited shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 were 6.992B, a 90.00% decline year-over-year. China Tower Corporation Limited FY 2025 shares outstanding were 6.992B, a -90.00% decline from FY 2024.

China Tower Corporation Limited is a leading company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of -18.1% — 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

CTOWY shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of December 31, 2025, China Tower Corporation Limited (CTOWY) has approximately 6.992B basic shares outstanding and 6.992B diluted shares outstanding. This represents a -90.00% year-over-year change from FY 2024 (69.924B). China Tower Corporation Limited's declining share count is primarily driven by its share buyback program. For the complete historical data table, see the history table above.

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Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · China Tower Corporation Limited SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-10