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): March 9, 2004

HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida	001-08772	59-0559446
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Hughes Way, Orlando, Florida	32805
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (407) 841-4755

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 9, 2004, Hughes Supply, Inc. (“the Company”) issued a news release announcing its operating results for the fourth quarter ended January 30, 2004. The Company’s news release is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission under this Item 12 and is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURES

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.

Date: March 9, 2004

Hughes Supply, Inc.
By:	/s/ David Bearman
	David Bearman Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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