The shares outstanding used to calculate the diluted EPS, assuming the conversion of all convertible securities and the exercise of warrants or stock options. It is the weighted average diluted share outstanding through the whole accounting period. Note: If Diluted Average Shares are not presented by the firm in the Income Statement and Basic Average Shares are presented, Diluted Average Shares will equal Basic Average Shares. However, if neither value is presented by the firm, Diluted Average Shares will be null.
