Shaw Communications Inc.
Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) Shares Outstanding — Overview
Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.
SJR · shares outstanding · updated Jun 10, 2026
Key metrics
as of Aug 31, 2022Shares 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
Communication Services sector shares outstanding comparison
Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Communication Services sector.
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Understanding Shares Outstanding
Basic · Diluted · FloatWhat Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)
Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of August 31, 2022, Shaw Communications Inc. reports 499.0M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).
Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding
Shaw Communications Inc.'s basic shares outstanding (499.0M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (501.0M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +0.40%.
Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)
Shaw Communications Inc.'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 · CAD
About shares outstanding & methodology
Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) shares outstanding history from 2003 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.
Shaw Communications Inc. shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 were 499.0M, a 0.99% decline year-over-year. Shaw Communications Inc. FY 2022 shares outstanding were 499.0M, a -0.99% decline from FY 2021.
Shaw Communications Inc. is a leading company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of +1.2% — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.
Frequently asked questions
SJR shares outstanding · 4 questionsAs of August 31, 2022, Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) has approximately 499.0M basic shares outstanding and 501.0M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a -0.99% year-over-year change from FY 2021 (504.0M). Shaw Communications Inc.'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 · Shaw Communications Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-10