diff --git a/cgminer.c b/cgminer.c
index c42703fb..af1e668b 100644
--- a/cgminer.c
+++ b/cgminer.c
@@ -4601,8 +4601,8 @@ static void clear_stratum_shares(struct pool *pool)
 
 	if (cleared) {
 		applog(LOG_WARNING, "Lost %d shares due to stratum disconnect on pool %d", cleared, pool->pool_no);
-		pool->stale_shares++;
-		total_stale++;
+		pool->stale_shares += cleared;
+		total_stale += cleared;
 	}
 }