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Cumulus Media Inc.

Cumulus Media Inc.

CMLSOTCCommunication Services
$0.01
$-0.00(-9.09%)
Market Cap$85640
P/E Ratio
52W High$0.58
52W Low$0.0044

Cumulus Media Inc. (CMLS) Shares Outstanding — Overview

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

CMLS · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
17.4M +3.01% YoY Change
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
vs 16.9M in FY 2024
Diluted Shares Outstanding
17.4M
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+0.00%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
+3.01%
year-over-year
Float (Free Float)
15.0M
publicly tradable shares
87.8% of total
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-08

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRdeclining
-3.9%
2022 → 2025
5-Year CAGRdeclining
-3.1%
2020 → 2025
10-Year CAGRdeclining
-5.0%
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: 17.4M
17.4M
+3.01%
FY 2024
Diluted Shares: 16.9M
16.9M
-2.29%
FY 2023
Diluted Shares: 17.3M
17.3M
-11.71%
FY 2022
Diluted Shares: 20.0M
19.6M
-4.50%
FY 2021
Diluted Shares: 20.9M
20.5M
+0.81%
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 CMLS
#1
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
12.116B+>999%
#2
Alphabet Inc.GOOG
Alphabet Inc.
12.116B+>999%
#3
Netflix, Inc.NFLX
Netflix, Inc.
4.229B+>999%
#4
Verizon Communications Inc.VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
4.226B+>999%
#5
Meta Platforms, Inc.META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.521B+>999%
#6
T-Mobile US, Inc.TMUS
T-Mobile US, Inc.
1.128B+>999%
#7
Cumulus Media Inc.CMLS
Cumulus Media Inc.YOU
17.4M

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

Cumulus Media Inc. (CMLS) 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, Cumulus Media Inc. reports 17.4M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

Cumulus Media Inc.'s basic shares outstanding (17.4M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (17.4M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +0.00%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

Cumulus Media Inc.'s float is 15.0M (87.8% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.

Float15.0M(87.8%)
Outstanding17.1M

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

Cumulus Media Inc. (CMLS) shares outstanding history from 2006 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.

Cumulus Media Inc. shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 were 17.4M, a 3.01% increase year-over-year. Cumulus Media Inc. FY 2025 shares outstanding were 17.4M, a +3.01% increase from FY 2024.

Cumulus Media Inc. is a leading company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of -5.0% — 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

CMLS shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Cumulus Media Inc. (CMLS) has approximately 17.4M basic shares outstanding and 17.4M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a +3.01% year-over-year increase from FY 2024 (16.9M). 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 · Cumulus Media Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08