<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS OF HUGHES SUPPLY, INC. AND RELATED STATEMENTS OF
INCOME AS OF AND FOR THE PERIODS ENDED JULY 31, 1996, APRIL 30, 1996, 
JANUARY 26, 1996, OCTOBER 31, 1995, AND JULY 31, 1995.  THIS SCHEDULE IS 
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.
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