How many stocks does a company have?

@marion.bernhard 

The number of stocks a company has can vary significantly and depends on various factors including the size, business model, and history of the company. When a company goes public through an initial public offering (IPO), it typically issues a certain number of shares to the public for purchase. This initial number of shares is usually decided by the company and its underwriters based on the desired capital to be raised and the valuation of the company.

After the IPO, existing shareholders and insiders may also hold stocks in the company. Various events like stock splits, stock buybacks, and additional issuances can further impact the number of stocks a company has. As companies can issue new shares or repurchase existing ones, the number of outstanding shares can change over time.

To determine the exact number of stocks a company has, one needs to look at the company's most recent financial statements or check with reliable sources like financial news websites, company filings with regulatory bodies, or stock exchanges where the company is listed.