Enter the number of initial shares and the number of additional shares into the calculator to determine the percentage increase in shares.
Share Increase Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the percentage increase in shares.
Share Increase = (Additional Shares / Initial Shares) * 100
Variables:
- Initial Shares – The number of shares before the increase.
- Additional Shares – The number of shares added.
- Share Increase (%) – The percentage increase in the number of shares.
To calculate the share increase percentage, divide the number of additional shares by the initial number of shares and then multiply by 100 to convert it to a percentage.
What is Share Increase?
Share increase refers to the percentage growth in the number of shares owned or issued by a company. This can occur through various means such as stock splits, issuance of new shares, or through exercise of options. Understanding the share increase percentage is important for investors as it can dilute the value of existing shares or reflect company growth.
How to Calculate Share Increase?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Share Increase percentage.
- First, determine the initial number of shares.
- Next, determine the number of additional shares.
- Use the formula to calculate the Share Increase (%) = (Additional Shares / Initial Shares) * 100.
- Finally, calculate the percentage increase in shares.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Initial Shares = 1,000 shares
Additional Shares = 200 shares
