UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): 05/11/2009

RACKSPACE HOSTING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-34143	74-3016523
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5000 Walzem Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78218

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(210) 312-4000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On May 11, 2009, Rackspace Hosting, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Rackspace Hosting, Inc. released certain non-GAAP information in the press release and attached to the press release is a reconciliation to the non-GAAP information.

On May 11, 2009, in connection with the issuance of the press release, Rackspace will hold a conference call to discuss the press release.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Rackspace Hosting, Inc., dated May 11, 2009, reporting financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2009.

Signature(s)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
Date: May 11, 2009	/s/ Bruce R. Knooihuizen
	Bruce R. Knooihuizen
	Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, and Treasurer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
EX-99.1	Press Release of Rackspace Hosting, Inc., dated May 11, 2009, reporting financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2009.