• Alphabet 2023 shares outstanding were 13.599B, a 3.18% decline from 2022.
• Alphabet 2022 shares outstanding were 14.046B, a 2.88% decline from 2021.
• Alphabet 2021 shares outstanding were 14.462B, a 1.38% decline from 2020.

Shares outstanding can be defined as the number of shares held by shareholders (including insiders) assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.