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): October 28, 2004

ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-5050	36-2257936
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2525 Armitage Avenue

                Melrose Park, Illinois 60160                

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (708) 450-3000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 28, 2004, Alberto-Culver Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are included herein:

Number	Description
99	Press Release dated October 28, 2004

SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.

ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY
By:	/s/ William J. Cernugel
	William J. Cernugel
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

October 28, 2004