Exhibit 11 THE STANLEY WORKS AND SUBSIDIARIES COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE (dollars and shares in thousands except per share amounts) FIRST QUARTER ENDED APRIL 1 APRIL 2 1995 1994 Earnings per common share: Weighted average shares outstanding 44,414 44,771 ====== ====== Net earnings $28,736 $25,593 ====== ====== Per share amounts $0.65 $0.57 ====== ====== PRIMARY: Weighted average shares outstanding 44,414 44,771 Dilutive common stock equivalents - based on the treasury stock method using average market price 480 646 ------ ------ 44,894 45,417 ====== ====== Per share amounts $0.64 $0.56 ====== ====== FULLY DILUTED: Weighted average shares outstanding 44,414 44,771 Dilutive common stock equivalents - based on the treasury stock method using the quarter end market price if higher than average market price 480 646 ------ ------ 44,894 45,417 ====== ====== Per share amounts $0.64 $0.56 ====== ====== <FN> Note: This calculation is submitted in accordance with Regulation S-K item 601(b)(11) although not required by footnote 2 to paragraph 14 of APB Opinion No. 15 because it results in dilution of less than 3%.