FORM 10-Q
               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C. 20549



(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE      
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended July 31, 1997

                               OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                 to               

Commission File No. 001-08772


HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.
     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          Florida                                 59-0559446
(State or other jurisdiction of                (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)
  
20 North Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida      32801
     (Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 407/841-4755

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.     YES  [X]    NO  [ ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


     Common Stock             Outstanding as of August 31, 1997
     $1 Par Value                       18,306,585
                                




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                       HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

                            FORM 10-Q

                              Index

         
                                                           Page No.

Part I.  Financial Information 


Item 1.   Financial Statements

          Consolidated Balance Sheets as of 
          July 31, 1997 and January 31, 1997 ............   3 - 4

          Consolidated Statements of Income for the  
          Three Months Ended July 31, 1997 and 1996 .....   5 
          
          Consolidated Statements of Income for the 
          Six Months Ended July 31, 1997 and 1996 .......   6

          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 
          Six Months Ended July 31, 1997 and 1996 .......   7

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ....   8 - 10

Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
          Financial Condition and Results 
          of Operations .................................   11 - 14


Part II.  Other Information

 
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security 
          Holders .......................................   15

Item 5.   Other Information .............................   16

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ..............   16 - 21

          Signatures ....................................   22

          Index of Exhibits Filed with This Report ......   23







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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.


                    PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.  Financial Statements

                Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
                   (in thousands, except share data)


                                               July 31,    January 31,
                                                 1997         1997    
                                              ----------    ----------
                                                             
ASSETS
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                   $  10,712     $   6,329 
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for
    losses of $5,259 and $3,809                 246,336       195,200 
  Inventories                                   265,458       250,113 
  Deferred income taxes                          13,619        12,761 
  Other current assets                           12,487        12,366 
                                              ---------     --------- 
      Total current assets                      548,612       476,769 

Property and Equipment, net                      87,654        73,038 
Excess of Cost over Net Assets Acquired          97,655        89,755 
Deferred Income Taxes                             2,460         2,204 
Other Assets                                     12,095         7,736 
                                              ---------     --------- 
                                              $ 748,476     $ 649,502 
                                              =========     ========= 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
















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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.


Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) - continued
(in thousands, except share data)

                                               July 31,    January 31,
                                                1997          1997    
                                             -----------   -----------
                                                             
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term debt           $   5,375     $   3,108 
  Accounts payable                              135,721       111,997 
  Accrued compensation and benefits              14,070        16,508 
  Other current liabilities                      21,142        14,768 
                                              ---------     --------- 
      Total current liabilities                 176,308       146,381 

Long-Term Debt                                  262,096       221,988 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities                      2,480         2,199 
                                              ---------     --------- 
      Total liabilities                         440,884       370,568 
                                              ---------     --------- 

Commitments and Contingencies

Shareholders' Equity:
  Preferred stock                                     -             - 
  Common stock-17,915,866 and
   17,277,169 shares issued and outstanding      17,916        17,277 
  Capital in excess of par value                119,189       109,168 
  Retained earnings                             170,487       152,489 
                                              ---------     --------- 
      Total shareholders' equity                307,592       278,934 
                                              ---------     --------- 

                                              $ 748,476     $ 649,502 
                                              =========     ========= 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.











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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

                                           Three months ended July 31,
                                                 1997         1996    
                                             ----------    ---------- 
                                                                      
Net Sales                                    $  461,394    $  395,817 
Cost of Sales                                   361,528       314,221 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Gross Profit                                     99,866        81,596 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Operating Expenses:
  Selling, general and administrative            71,905        60,422 
  Depreciation and amortization                   4,308         3,789 
  Provision for doubtful accounts                   163           832 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
    Total operating expenses                     76,376        65,043 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Operating Income                                 23,490        16,553 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Non-Operating Income and (Expenses):
  Interest and other income                       1,246         2,013 
  Interest expense                               (4,433)       (3,465)
                                             ----------    ---------- 
                                                 (3,187)       (1,452)
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Income Before Income Taxes                       20,303        15,101 
Income Taxes                                      8,020         5,903 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Net Income                                   $   12,283    $    9,198 
                                             ==========    ========== 
Earnings Per Share:
  Primary                                    $      .68    $      .58 
                                             ==========    ========== 
  Fully diluted                              $      .68    $      .58 
                                             ==========    ========== 
Average Shares Outstanding:
  Primary                                        18,068        15,971 
                                             ==========    ========== 
  Fully diluted                                  18,078        15,975 
                                             ==========    ========== 
Dividends Per Share                          $     .075    $      .06 
                                             ==========    ========== 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.




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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

                                             Six months ended July 31,
                                                 1997         1996    
                                             ----------    ---------- 
                                                                      
Net Sales                                    $  882,779    $  745,317 
Cost of Sales                                   693,752       594,378 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Gross Profit                                    189,027       150,939 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Operating Expenses:
  Selling, general and administrative           140,579       116,661 
  Depreciation and amortization                   8,848         6,532 
  Provision for doubtful accounts                   507         1,683 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
    Total operating expenses                    149,934       124,876 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Operating Income                                 39,093        26,063 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Non-Operating Income and (Expenses):
  Interest and other income                       2,480         3,608 
  Interest expense                               (8,414)       (5,926)
                                             ----------    ---------- 
                                                 (5,934)       (2,318)
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Income Before Income Taxes                       33,159        23,745 
Income Taxes                                     13,099         9,024 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Net Income                                   $   20,060    $   14,721 
                                             ==========    ========== 
Earnings Per Share:
  Primary                                    $     1.12    $     1.01 
                                             ==========    ========== 
  Fully diluted                              $     1.12    $     1.01 
                                             ==========    ========== 
Average Shares Outstanding:
  Primary                                        17,949        14,504 
                                             ==========    ========== 
  Fully diluted                                  17,991        14,522 
                                             ==========    ========== 
Dividends Per Share                          $     .148    $      .12 
                                             ==========    ========== 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.




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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in thousands)

                                             Six months ended July 31,
                                                1997           1996   
                                             ----------    ---------- 
                                                                      
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash
  Equivalents:
  Cash flows from operating activities:
    Cash received from customers             $  836,871    $  714,190 
    Cash paid to suppliers and employees       (828,893)     (704,717)
    Interest received                             1,751         1,980 
    Interest paid                                (8,215)       (4,835)
    Income taxes paid                           (10,527)       (7,587)
                                             ----------    ---------- 
      Net cash used in 
        operating activities                     (9,013)         (969)
                                             ----------    ---------- 
  Cash flows from investing activities:
    Capital expenditures                        (18,725)       (8,269)
    Proceeds from sale of
      property and equipment                        249         1,552 
    Business acquisitions, net of cash           (5,158)      (81,393)
                                             ----------    ---------- 
      Net cash used in
        investing activities                    (23,634)      (88,110)
                                             ----------    ---------- 
  Cash flows from financing activities:
    Net borrowings (payments) under
      short-term debt arrangements               44,378       (43,635)
    Principal payments on:
      Long-term notes                            (4,826)      (13,210)
      Capital lease obligations                    (461)         (428)
    Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt          -        98,000 
    Net proceeds from sale of common stock            -        48,201 
    Proceeds from stock options exercised           651           710 
    Purchase of common shares                      (195)         (301)
    Dividends paid                               (2,517)       (3,250)
                                             ----------    ---------- 
      Net cash provided by 
        financing activities                     37,030        86,087 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and
  Cash Equivalents                                4,383        (2,992)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
  Beginning of period                             6,329         3,644 
                                             ----------    ---------- 
  End of period                              $   10,712    $      652 
                                             ==========    ========== 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.

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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
       (unaudited) (dollars in thousands, except per share data)

1.   In the opinion of Hughes Supply, Inc. (the "Company"), the
     accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain
     all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments)
     necessary to present fairly the financial position as of July 31,
     1997, the results of operations for the three months and six months
     ended July 31, 1997 and 1996, and cash flows for the six months
     then ended.

     The fiscal year of the Company is a 52- or 53-week period ending on
     the last Friday in January.  Fiscal year 1998 will be a 52-week
     period while fiscal year 1997 was a 53-week period.  The six months
     ended July 31, 1997 and 1996 contained 26 weeks and 27 weeks,
     respectively and the quarters ended July 31, 1997 and 1996 each
     contained 13 weeks.

     In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per
     Share ("SFAS 128").  SFAS 128, which supersedes Accounting
     Principles Board Opinion No. 15, establishes standards for
     computing and presenting earnings per share.  SFAS 128 is effective
     for financial statements issued for periods ending after December
     15, 1997 and, accordingly, will be adopted by the Company
     commencing with its period ending January 30, 1998.  When adopted,
     all prior-period earnings per share data are required to be
     restated.  The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 128 to
     have a material effect on the calculation of its earnings per
     share.

2.   During the six months ended July 31, 1997, the Company acquired
     five wholesale distributors of materials to the construction
     industry for cash and stock.  These acquisitions have been
     accounted for as purchases or immaterial poolings and did not have
     a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the
     Company.  Results of operations of these companies from their
     respective dates of acquisition have been included in the
     consolidated financial statements.

3.   On May 20, 1997, the Company's Board of Directors declared a three-
     for-two stock split to shareholders of record as of July 10, 1997. 
     The date of issuance for the additional shares was July 17, 1997. 
     Accordingly, all share and per share data have been restated for
     periods prior to the stock split.






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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

        NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
       (unaudited) (dollars in thousands, except per share data)

     On May 20, 1997, the Company's Board of Directors increased the
     regular quarterly cash dividend from $.073 per share to $.075 per
     share effective for the second quarter dividend which was payable
     on August 15, 1997 to shareholders of record on August 1, 1997.

     On May 20, 1997, the shareholders approved an amendment to the
     Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company increasing the
     number of authorized shares of common stock from 20,000,000 to
     100,000,000 shares, $1.00 par value per share.

4.   The following is a reconciliation of net income to net cash
     provided by (used in) operating activities:

                                          Six months ended July 31,
                                             1997           1996    
                                          ----------     ----------
                          
     Net income                           $   20,060     $   14,721 
     Adjustments to reconcile net
      income to net cash provided by
      (used in) operating activities:
        Depreciation                           5,788          4,493 
        Amortization                           3,060          2,039 
        Provision for doubtful accounts          507          1,683 
        Gain on sale of property
          and equipment                         (146)        (1,013)
        Undistributed earnings 
          of affiliate                          (156)           (32)
     Changes in assets and liabilities,
      net of effects of acquisitions:
        (Increase) decrease in:
          Accounts receivable                (46,335)       (31,710)
          Inventories                        (10,859)        11,510
          Other current assets                   548          6,851 
          Other assets                        (4,131)        (1,204)
        Increase (decrease) in:
          Accounts payable and accrued
            expenses                          19,599        (11,083) 
          Accrued interest and income
            taxes                              3,865          4,378
          Other noncurrent liabilities           281            248 
        Increase in deferred income taxes     (1,094)        (1,850) 
                                          ----------     ----------
     Net cash used in  
      operating activities                $   (9,013)    $     (969)
                                          ==========     ==========


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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

        NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
       (unaudited) (dollars in thousands, except per share data)

5.   Subsequent events:

     On August 18, 1997, the Company's revolving credit and line of
     credit agreement with a group of banks was amended.  The agreement,
     as amended, now permits the Company to borrow up to $180,000
     (subject to borrowing limitations under the agreement) - $130,000
     of which is long-term debt, expiring August 17, 2000, and $50,000
     of which is a line of credit convertible to a term note due two
     years from conversion date.

     On August 28, 1997, the Company issued $80,000 of senior notes due
     2012 in a private placement.  The notes, of which $40,000 bear
     interest at 7.14% and $40,000 bear interest at 7.19%, will be
     payable in 21 and 13 equal semi-annual payments beginning in 2002
     and 2006, respectively.  Proceeds received by the Company from the
     sale of the notes were used to reduce indebtedness outstanding
     under the Company's revolving credit and line of credit agreement.































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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

               PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Continued


Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
          and Results of Operations

The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain
significant factors which have affected the financial condition of the
Company as of July 31, 1997, and the results of operations for the three
and six months then ended.

As described in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements, on May 20, 1997 the Company's Board of Directors declared a
three-for-two stock split to shareholders of record as of July 10, 1997. 
Accordingly, all share and per share data have been restated for periods
prior to the stock split.

Certain statements set forth in Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations constitute "forward-
looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934,
as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created by such sections. 
When used in this report, the words "believe", "anticipate", "estimate",
"expect", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-
looking statements.  Although the Company believes that the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give
no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.  The
Company's actual results may differ significantly from the results
discussed in such forward-looking statements.  When appropriate, certain
factors that could cause results to differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements are enumerated.  This
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Company's
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

Material Changes in Results of Operations

Net Sales

Net sales increased to $461 million for the quarter ended July 31, 1997,
17% over the prior year's second quarter.  Net sales for the six months
were $883 million which was 18% ahead of last year.  On a basis
comparable to the prior year, the Company experienced a same-store net
sales increase of 4% and 7% for the three and six months ended July 31,
1997, respectively.  The remaining increase in net sales is attributable
to newly-opened and acquired wholesale outlets.





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The same-store sales increase of 4% for the second quarter was below the
high single-digit increases the Company has achieved in recent years. 
This was primarily due to the impact the mild and wet weather had on air
conditioning and pool product sales.  On the other hand, two of the
Company's newest product groups - water and sewer and industrial pipe,
valves and fittings - achieved double-digit same-store sales increases
which helped offset the decline in same-store sales growth.  

Gross Profit

Gross profit and gross margin for the three and six months ended July
31, 1997 and 1996 were as follows (dollars in thousands):


                                           1997                         1996
                                   Gross          Gross         Gross         Gross             Variance     
                                   Profit         Margin        Profit        Margin       Amount        %  
                                                                                     
         Three months ended      $  99,866        21.6%       $  81,596       20.6%       $ 18,270     22.4%
         Six months ended        $ 189,027        21.4%       $ 150,939       20.3%       $ 38,088     25.2%


The improvement in gross margins has resulted from several factors,
including expansion of product offerings to lines with better margins,
efficiencies created with central distribution centers, increased
volume, and concentration of supply sources as part of the Company's
preferred vendor program. 

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three and six months ended July 31, 1997 and
1996 were as follows (dollars in thousands):


                                           1997                        1996          
                                                   % of                       % of             Variance     
                                   Amount       Net Sales       Amount      Net Sales      Amount        %  
                                                                                     
         Three months ended      $  76,376        16.6%       $  65,043       16.4%       $ 11,333     17.4%
         Six months ended        $ 149,934        17.0%       $ 124,876       16.8%       $ 25,058     20.1%


Approximately 13 and 16 percentage points of the 17.4% and 20.1%
increases in operating expenses for the three and six months ended July
31, 1997, respectively, is attributable to newly-opened wholesale
outlets and recent acquisitions.  The remainder of the increase is
primarily due to personnel and transportation costs associated with
same-store sales growth.

Non-Operating Income and Expenses

Interest and other income decreased $.8 million and $1.1 million for the
three and six months ended July 31, 1997, respectively, over the prior
year periods.  The decreases are primarily attributable to non-recurring
gains recognized on the sale of property and equipment during the second
quarter of last year. 






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Interest expense was $4.4 million and $8.4 million for the three and six
months ended July 31, 1997 compared to $3.5 million and $5.9 million for
the three and six months ended July 31, 1996, respectively.  The
increases are primarily the result of higher borrowing levels as
interest rates remained essentially unchanged.  Expansion through
business acquisitions has been partially funded by debt financing.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the three and six months ended July 31, 1997
and 1996 were as follows:

                                    1997           1996 
                                                       
     Three months ended             39.5%          39.1%
     Six months ended               39.5%          38.0%

Prior to the mergers on April 26, 1996 with ELASCO and January 24, 1997
with Metals, Incorporated and Stainless Tubular Products, Inc., all
three entities were Subchapter S corporations and, therefore, not
subject to corporate income tax.  Each entity's Subchapter S corporation
status terminated upon the merger with the Company.  As a result, the
Company's effective rate is higher for the three and six months ended
July 31, 1997 compared to the prior year periods.  The Company's
effective tax rate for the three and six months ended July 31, 1996
would have been approximately 41% assuming ELASCO, Metals, Incorporated
and Stainless Tubular Products, Inc. were tax paying entities. 

Net Income

Net income for the second quarter increased 34% to $12.3 million.  Fully
diluted earnings per share for the second quarter were $.68 compared to
$.58 in the prior year, a 17% increase with 13% more shares outstanding.

For the six months ended July 31, 1997, net income reached $20.1
million, a 36% increase over the six months ended July 31, 1996.  Fully
diluted earnings per share for the six months ended July 31, 1997 and
1996 were $1.12 and $1.01, respectively.  This increase of 11% was on
24% more shares outstanding.    

These improved results reflect operating leverage that has been achieved
through the Company's acquisition program and through internal growth. 
Operating margins (operating income as a percentage of net sales) have
improved to 5.1% and 4.4% for the three and six months ended July 31,
1997, compared to 4.2% and 3.5% for the three and six months ended July
31, 1996, respectively.








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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working capital at July 31, 1997 amounted to $372 million compared to
$330 million at January 31, 1997.  The working capital ratio was 3.1 to
1 and 3.3 to 1 as of July 31, 1997 and January 31, 1997, respectively. 
The Company typically becomes more leveraged in expansionary periods. 
Consequently, higher levels of inventories and receivables, trade
payables and debt are required to support the growth.

Net cash used by operations was $9.0 million for the six months ended
July 31, 1997 compared to $1.0 million for the six months ended July 31,
1996.  This change is primarily due to fluctuations in accounts
receivable and inventories resulting from the Company's growth. 

Expenditures for property and equipment were $18.7 million for the six
months ended July 31, 1997 compared to $8.3 million for the six months
ended July 31, 1996.  Capital expenditures for property and equipment,
not including amounts for business acquisitions, are expected to be
approximately $22 million for fiscal year 1998.

Cash payments for business acquisitions accounted for as purchases
totaled $5.2 million for the six months ended July 31, 1997.  In
addition, the Company issued approximately 382,000 of its common shares
valued at approximately $9.4 million for such purchases.   

Principal reductions on long-term debt were $4.8 million for the six
months ended July 31, 1997 compared to $13.2 million for the prior year
six months.  These amounts are attributed primarily to the repayment of
debt assumed as a result of certain business acquisitions.  Dividend
payments were $2.5 million during the six months ended July 31, 1997 and
$3.3 million (including $2.0 million in cash dividends of pooled
companies) during the six months ended July 31, 1996.

As discussed in Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements, in August 1997 the Company issued $80 million of senior
notes in a private placement.  The proceeds of this offering were used
to reduce indebtedness outstanding under the Company's bank debt.

In August 1997, the Company's revolving credit and line of credit
agreement with a group of banks was amended.  The agreement now permits
the Company to borrow up to $180 million ($150 million previously). 
After giving effect to this amendment and the issuance of the $80
million of senior notes as set forth above, the Company would have had
$116 million of unused borrowing capacity (subject to borrowing
limitations under long-term debt covenants) as of July 31, 1997.  With
this facility, the Company believes it has sufficient borrowing capacity
to take advantage of growth and business acquisition opportunities and
has the resources necessary to fund ongoing operating requirements and
anticipated capital expenditures.  Future expansion will continue to be
financed on a project-by-project basis through additional borrowing, or,
as circumstances allow, through the issuance of common stock.


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                          HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.

                      PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") was held
on May 20, 1997.  At the Annual Meeting, holders of 10,324,484 shares of
the Company's common stock were present in person or by proxy.  At the
Annual Meeting, Messrs. Robert N. Blackford, A. Stewart Hall, Jr., H.
Corbin Day and Donald C. Martin were elected directors of the Company to
hold office until the 2000 Annual Meeting and until the election and
qualification of their respective successors or until the earlier of
their death, resignation or removal.  The tabulation of the votes
present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting with respect to each
nominee for office are as follows:

                                                  Authority
                                   For            Withheld            
            

Robert N. Blackford            10,097,396          227,088
A. Stewart Hall, Jr.           10,097,396          227,088  
H. Corbin Day                  10,097,396          227,088
Donald C. Martin               10,097,396          227,088  

Messrs. David H. Hughes, Vincent S. Hughes, John D. Baker II, John B.
Ellis, Clifford M. Hames and Herman B. McManaway each continued their
term of office as a director of the Company after the Annual Meeting.

The shareholders of the Company also voted on proposals to:  (i) amend
the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number
of authorized shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per share, from 20
million shares to 100 million shares ("Proposal 1"); and (ii) approve
the 1997 Executive Stock Plan ("Proposal 2").

The tabulation of votes with respect to the foregoing proposals are as
follows:

                                   Authority 
                    For            Withheld            Abstain

Proposal 1       7,030,655         3,273,515           20,314
Proposal 2       8,191,482         2,077,008           55,994    








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Item 5.   Other Information

The Company entered into an Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and
Line of Credit Agreement, dated as of August 18, 1997 (the "Amended
Credit Agreement"), with SunTrust Bank, Central Florida, National
Association, ("SunTrust"), individually, as Agent, SouthTrust Bank,
National Association ("SouthTrust"), NationsBank, N.A. ("NationsBank"),
First Union National Bank ("First Union"), Barnett Bank, N.A.
("Barnett") and PNC Bank, Kentucky, Inc. ("PNC") (SunTrust, SouthTrust,
NationsBank, First Union, Barnett and PNC are collectively referred to
herein as the "Lenders").  The Amended Credit Agreement provides for the
amendment and restatement of the Company's existing credit facility with
the Lenders (other than PNC and Barnett) and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta and
for a Revolving Loan Commitment and a Line of Credit Commitment of $130
million and $50 million, respectively.

Pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 28, 1997
(the "Note Purchase Agreement"), by and among the Company and certain
purchasers identified in Schedule A of the Note Purchase Agreement, the
Company issued $40 million of its 7.14% Senior Notes (the "Series A
Notes") and $40 million of its 7.19% Senior Notes (the "Series B
Notes").  Both the Series A Notes and the Series B Notes are due May 30,
2012.


Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a)  Exhibits Filed

     (2)  Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation
          or succession.  Not applicable.

     (3)  Articles of incorporation and by-laws.

          3.1  Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, filed as
               Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30,
               1997 (Commission File No. 001-08772).

          3.2  Composite By-Laws, as amended, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to
               Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 1994 (Commission
               File No. 001-08772).

     (4)  Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including
          indentures.

          4.1  Specimen Stock Certificate representing shares of the
               Registrant's common stock, $1.00 par value.

          4.2  Resolution Approving and Implementing Shareholder Rights
               Plan filed as Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K dated May 17, 1988
               (Commission File No. 0-5235).


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     (10) Material contracts.

          10.1 Lease Agreements with Hughes, Inc.

               (a)  Orlando Trucking, Garage and Maintenance Operations
                    dated December 1, 1971, filed as Exhibit 13(n) to
                    Registration No. 2-43900 (Commission File No. 0-
                    5235).  Letter dated April 15, 1992 extending lease
                    from month to month, filed as Exhibit 10.1(a) to
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31,
                    1992 (Commission File No. 0-5235).

               (b)  Leases effective March 31, 1988, filed as Exhibit
                    10.1(c) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
                    January 27, 1989 (Commission File No. 0-5235).

                    Sub-Item       Property

                       (1)         Clearwater
                       (2)         Daytona Beach
                       (3)         Fort Pierce
                       (4)         Lakeland
                       (6)         Leesburg
                       (7)         Orlando Electrical Operation
                       (8)         Orlando Plumbing Operation
                       (9)         Orlando Utility Warehouse
                      (11)         Sarasota
                      (13)         Winter Haven

               (c)  Lease amendment letter between Hughes, Inc. and the
                    Registrant, dated December 1, 1986, amending
                    Orlando Truck Operations Center and Maintenance
                    Garage lease, filed as Exhibit 10.1(i) to Form 10-K
                    for the fiscal year ended January 30, 1987
                    (Commission File No. 0-5235).

               (d)  Lease agreement dated June 1, 1987, between Hughes,
                    Inc. and the Registrant, for additional Sarasota
                    property, filed as Exhibit 10.1(j) to Form 10-K for
                    the fiscal year ended January 29, 1988 (Commission
                    File No. 0-5235).

               (e)  Leases dated March 11, 1992, filed as Exhibit
                    10.1(e) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
                    January 31, 1992 (Commission File No. 0-5235).

                    Sub-Item       Property

                       (2)         Gainesville Electrical Operation




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          10.2 Hughes Supply, Inc. 1988 Stock Option Plan as amended
               March 12, 1996 filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-K for the
               fiscal year ended January 26, 1996 (Commission File No.
               001-08772).

          10.3 Form of Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Agreement
               entered into between the Registrant and eight of its
               executive officers, filed as Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-K
               for fiscal year ended January 30, 1987 (Commission File
               No. 0-5235).

          10.4 Directors' Stock Option Plan, as amended, filed as
               Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31,
               1994 (Commission File No. 001-08772).

          10.5 Asset Purchase Agreement with Accord Industries Company,
               dated October 9, 1990, for sale of Registrant's
               manufacturing operations, filed as Exhibit 10.7 to Form
               10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 1991
               (Commission File No. 0-5235).

          10.6 Lease Agreement dated June 30, 1993 between Donald C.
               Martin and Electrical Distributors, Inc., filed as
               Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
               January 28, 1994 (Commission File No. 001-08772).

          10.7 Consulting Agreement dated June 30, 1993 between Hughes
               Supply, Inc. and Donald C. Martin, filed as Exhibit 10.7
               to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 1994
               (Commission File No. 001-08772).

          10.8 Written description of senior executives' long-term
               incentive bonus plan for fiscal year 1996 incorporated by
               reference to the description of the bonus plan set forth
               under the caption "Approval of the Stock Award Provisions
               of the Senior Executives' Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan
               for Fiscal Year 1996" on pages 26 and 27 of the
               Registrant's Proxy Statement Annual Meeting of
               Shareholders To Be Held May 24, 1994 (Commission File No.
               001-08772).

          10.9 Hughes Supply, Inc. Amended Senior Executives' Long-Term
               Incentive Bonus Plan, adopted January 25, 1996, filed as
               Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
               January 26, 1996 (Commission File No. 001-08772).

         10.10 Lease Agreement dated June 24, 1996 between Donald C.
               Martin and Hughes Supply, Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.10 to
               Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 1996
               (Commission File No. 001-08772).



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         10.11 Lease Agreements between Union Warehouse & Trucking
               Company (d/b/a Union Warehouse & Realty Company) or
               Monoco Realty and USCO Incorporated.
               
               (a)  Leases dated March 1, 1985 and amended December 23,
                    1986, filed as Exhibit 10.11(a) to Form 10-K for
                    the fiscal year ended January 26, 1996 (Commission
                    File No. 001-08772).

                    Sub-Item       Property

                       (1)         610 East Windsor St., Monroe, NC
                       (2)         113-115 Henderson St., Monroe, NC
                       (3)         Statesville, NC
                       (4)         Charlotte, NC
                       (5)         Durham, NC
                       (6)         Pinehurst, NC
                       (7)         West Columbia, SC
               
               (b)  Lease dated July 1, 1986 and amended December 23,
                    1986 for Aiken, South Carolina property, filed as
                    Exhibit 10.11(b) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year
                    ended January 26, 1996 (Commission File No. 001-
                    08772).

               (c)  Lease dated March 1, 1990 for Greenville, South
                    Carolina property, filed as Exhibit 10.11(c) to
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 26,
                    1996 (Commission File No. 001-08772).

               (d)  Lease dated November 1, 1993 for Cheraw, South
                    Carolina property, filed as Exhibit 10.11(d) to
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 26,
                    1996 (Commission File No. 001-08772).

               (e)  Lease dated March 1, 1985 and amended October 1,
                    1992 for 1515 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, North
                    Carolina property, filed as Exhibit 10.11(e) to
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 26,
                    1996 (Commission File No. 001-08772).

               (f)  Lease amendment letter between Union Warehouse &
                    Realty Company, Monoco Realty Company and Hughes
                    Supply, Inc., dated October 18, 1994, amending the
                    leases for the eleven properties listed in Exhibit
                    10.11(a) through (e), filed as Exhibit 10.11(f) to
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 26,
                    1996 (Commission File No. 001-08772).





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               (g)  Lease effective February 1, 1996 for Pineville,
                    North Carolina property, filed as Exhibit 10.11(g)
                    to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 26,
                    1996 (Commission File No. 001-08772).

         10.12 Lease Agreement effective February 1, 1993 between Union
               Warehouse & Realty Company and Moore Electric Supply,
               Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10-K for the fiscal
               year ended January 26, 1996 (Commission File No. 001-
               08772).

         10.13 Lease Agreement dated April 14, 1997 between Union
               Warehouse & Realty Co. and the Registrant, filed as
               Exhibit 10.13 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April
               30, 1997 (Commission File No. 001-08772).

         10.14 Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement and Line
               of Credit Agreement, dated as of August 18, 1997, by and
               among the Company, SunTrust, SouthTrust, NationsBank,
               First Union, Barnett and PNC.  The Amended Credit
               Agreement contains a table of contents identifying the
               contents of Schedules and Exhibits, all of which have
               been omitted.  The Company agrees to furnish a
               supplemental copy of any omitted Schedule or Exhibit to
               the Commission upon request.
      
         10.15 Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 28, 1997, by
               and among the Company and certain purchasers identified
               in Schedule A of the Note Purchase Agreement.

     (11) Statement re computation of per share earnings.

          11.1 Summary schedule of earnings per share calculations.

     (15) Letter re unaudited interim financial information.  Not
          applicable.

     (18) Letter re change in accounting principles.  Not applicable.

     (19) Report furnished to security holders.  Not applicable.

     (22) Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of
          security holders.  Not applicable.

     (23) Consents of experts and counsel.  Not applicable.

     (24) Power of attorney.  Not applicable.






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     (27) Financial data schedule.

          27.1 Financial data schedule (filed electronically only).

          27.2 Restated financial data schedule (filed electronically
               only).

          27.3 Restated financial data schedule (filed electronically
               only).         

     (99) Additional exhibits.  Not applicable.


     (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

          There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter
          ended July 31, 1997.




































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                              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 thereunto duly authorized.



                                        HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.


Date: September 9, 1997                 By: /s/ David H. Hughes   
                                        David H. Hughes, Chairman of
                                        the Board and Chief Executive
                                        Officer




Date: September 9, 1997                 By: /s/ J. Stephen Zepf   
                                        J. Stephen Zepf, Treasurer,
                                        Chief Financial Officer and
                                        Chief Accounting Officer




























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               INDEX OF EXHIBITS FILED WITH THIS REPORT



4.1       Specimen Stock Certificate representing shares of the
          Registrant's common stock, $1.00 par value.

10.14     Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement and Line of
          Credit Agreement, dated as of August 18, 1997, by and among
          the Company, SunTrust, SouthTrust, NationsBank, First Union,
          Barnett and PNC.  The Amended Credit Agreement contains a
          table of contents identifying the contents of Schedules and
          Exhibits, all of which have been omitted.  The Company agrees
          to furnish a supplemental copy of any omitted Schedule or
          Exhibit to the Commission upon request. 

10.15     Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 28, 1997, by and
          among the Company and certain purchasers identified in
          Schedule A of the Note Purchase Agreement. 

11.1      Summary schedule of earnings per share calculations.

27.1      Financial data schedule (filed electronically only).

27.2      Restated financial data schedule (filed electronically only).

27.3      Restated financial data schedule (filed electronically only).


























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