EX-11 2 dex11.htm CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK Calculation of earnings per share of common stock

Exhibit 11

 

THE WASHINGTON POST COMPANY

 

CALCULATION OF EARNINGS

PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK

(In thousands of shares)

 

     Thirteen Weeks Ended
    Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
     October 2,
2005
    September 26,
2004
    October 2,
2005
    September 26,
2004

Number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding at beginning of period

      9,594      9,563      9,576      9,542

Issuance of shares of Class B common stock (weighted), net of forfeiture of restricted stock awards

      2      5      16      18
    
  
  
  

Shares used in the computation of basic earnings per common share

      9,596      9,568      9,592      9,560

Adjustment to reflect dilution from common stock equivalents

      22      30      24      31
    
  
  
  

Shares used in the computation of diluted earnings per common share

      9,618      9,598      9,616      9,591
    
  
  
  

Net income available for common shares

    $ 66,313    $ 82,227    $ 210,923    $ 225,810
    
  
  
  

Basic earnings per common share

    $ 6.91    $ 8.59    $ 21.99    $ 23.62
    
  
  
  

Diluted earnings per common share

    $ 6.89    $ 8.57    $ 21.93    $ 23.54