EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators in the basic and diluted EPS computations is as follows:

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013		2012
	(In thousands)
BASIC EPS COMPUTATION FOR NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Numerator – net income attributable to common stockholders		$	7,154	5,403
Denominator – weighted average shares outstanding		29,809		27,647
DILUTED EPS COMPUTATION FOR NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Numerator – net income attributable to common stockholders		$	7,154	5,403
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		29,809		27,647
Common stock options		3		4
Unvested restricted stock		78		67
Total Shares		29,890		27,718