Exhibit 11:

OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND SUBSIDIARIES

Computation of Earnings Per Share

(in thousands except for per share amounts)

	Six months Ended January 31
	2009		2008
Net income available to stockholders (numerator)	$	4,618	$	4,573
Shares Calculation (denominator)
Average shares outstanding – Basic Common		5,129		5,033
Average shares outstanding – Basic Class B Common		1,868		1,846
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Potential Common Stock relating  to stock options		248		317
Average shares outstanding – Assuming dilution		7,245		7,196
Net Income Per Share:  Basic Common	$	0.70	$	0.70
Net Income Per Share:  Basic Class B Common	$	0.56	$	0.57
Diluted	$	0.64	$	0.64

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