Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

The computations of basic and diluted net income per share are as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2012		2011		2012		2011
Basic:
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders	$	15,105	$	20,647	$	38,941	$	38,290
Weighted average shares outstanding		26,258		26,665		26,338		26,783
Basic net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s
shareholders per share	$	0.58	$	0.77	$	1.48	$	1.43

Diluted:
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders	$	15,105	$	20,647	$	38,941	$	38,290

Weighted average share outstanding		26,258		26,665		26,338		26,783
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards		168		68		163		89
Total		26,426		26,733		26,501		26,872
Diluted net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s
shareholders per share	$	0.57	$	0.77	$	1.47	$	1.42