EXHIBIT 11 FRED'S, INC. COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amounts) Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 3, July 29, August 3, July 29, 1996 1995 1996 1995 Primary net income (loss) per share Net income (loss) $ 414 $ (427) $2,466 $1,828 ===== ===== ===== ===== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period 9,330 9,335 9,330 9,330 Additional shares attributable to common stock equivalents - - - - ----- ----- ----- ----- 9,330 9,335 9,330 9,330 ===== ===== ===== ===== Net income (loss) per share $ .04 $ (.05) $ .26 $ .20 ===== ===== ===== ===== Fully diluted net income (loss) per share Net income (loss) $ 414 $ (427) $2,466 $1,828 ===== ===== ===== ===== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period 9,330 9,335 9,330 9,330 Additional shares attributable to common stock equivalents - - - - ----- ----- ----- ----- 9,330 9,335 9,330 9,330 ===== ===== ===== ===== Net income (loss) per share $ .04 $ (.05) $ .26 $ .20 ===== ===== ===== =====