Exhibit 11. Norwest Corporation and Subsidiaries COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE (Unaudited) In thousands, except per common share amounts Quarter Ended June 30, 1996 1995 PRIMARY: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ..................................... 366,170 325,239 Net effect of assumed exercise of stock options based on treasury stock method using average market price .................................... 3,452 2,309 369,622 327,548 Net income ........................................ $285,406 234,303 Less dividends accrued on preferred stock ........ 4,440 10,422 Net income, as adjusted .......................... $280,966 223,881 Net income per common share ...................... $ 0.76 0.68 FULLY DILUTED: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ..................................... 366,170 325,239 Net effect of assumed exercise of stock options based on treasury stock method using average market price or period-end market price, whichever is higher ............................. 3,452 2,665 Assumed conversion of 6 3/4% convertible subordinated debentures due 2003 ................ 18 24 Assumed conversion of Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock ................................. - 12,610 369,640 340,538 Net income ........................................ $285,406 234,303 Less dividends accrued on preferred stock ........ 4,440 6,429 Add 6 3/4% convertible subordinated debentures interest and amortization of debt expense, net of income tax effect ........................ 1 1 Net income, as adjusted .......................... $280,967 227,875 Net income per common share....................... $ 0.76 0.67 49 Exhibit 11. (continued) Norwest Corporation and Subsidiaries COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE (Unaudited) In thousands, except per common share amounts Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 1995 PRIMARY: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ..................................... 361,781 319,023 Net effect of assumed exercise of stock options based on treasury stock method using average market price .................................... 3,461 1,982 365,242 321,005 Net income ........................................ $556,788 451,126 Less dividends accrued on preferred stock ........ 8,881 20,876 Net income, as adjusted .......................... $547,907 430,250 Net income per common share ...................... $ 1.50 1.34 FULLY DILUTED: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ..................................... 361,781 319,023 Net effect of assumed exercise of stock options based on treasury stock method using average market price or period-end market price, whichever is higher ............................. 3,461 2,738 Assumed conversion of 6 3/4% convertible subordinated debentures due 2003 ................ 18 28 Assumed conversion of Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock ................................. - 12,616 365,260 334,405 Net income ........................................ $556,788 451,126 Less dividends accrued on preferred stock ........ 8,881 12,880 Add 6 3/4% convertible subordinated debentures interest and amortization of debt expense, net of income tax effect ........................ 2 3 Net income, as adjusted .......................... $547,909 438,249 Net income per common share....................... $ 1.50 1.32 50