Shares Basic (Historical)

Basic shares for EPS calculations.

Syntax

=hf_Shares_Basic(Symbol, Year, [Quarter], [TTM])
Excel Desktop (Windows)

Examples

=hf_Shares_Basic("AAPL", 2023, 4)

When to Use

  • EPS calculations
  • Share count analysis

When NOT to Use

Scenario Use Instead
Current shares Shares_Outstanding()

Common Issues & FAQ

Used for basic EPS, not diluted.

Excel Templates Using Shares Basic (Historical)

These ready-made MarketXLS templates call hf_Shares_Basic() in their worksheet formulas. Open one to see the function working inside a complete model.

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