EX-11 3 ex11_56090.txt COMPUTATION OF NET EARNINGS EXHIBIT 11 NUCOR CORPORATION Exhibit 11 to Form 10-Q - March 31, 2001 Exhibit 11 - Computation of net earnings per share
Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended ----------------------------- March 31, 2001 April 1, 2000 ------------ ----------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ------------ ----------- Basic: Basic net earnings................................. $32,738,976 $81,489,845 =========== =========== Average shares outstanding......................... 77,586,843 86,571,585 =========== ========== Basic net earnings per share....................... $.42 $.94 ==== ==== Diluted: Diluted net earnings............................... $32,738,976 $81,489,845 =========== =========== Diluted average shares outstanding: Basic shares outstanding......................... 77,586,843 86,571,585 Dilutive effect of employee stock options........ 47,122 51,692 ---------- ---------- 77,633,965 86,623,277 =========== =========== Diluted net earnings per share..................... $.42 $.94 ==== ====
The information furnished has not been audited and is subject to year-end adjustments.