<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, 1997, APRIL 30, 1997, 
JANUARY 31, 1997, OCTOBER 31, 1996, AND JULY 31, 1996.  THIS SCHEDULE IS 
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END>               JAN-30-1998     JAN-30-1998     JAN-31-1997     JAN-31-1997     JAN-31-1997
<PERIOD-END>                    JUL-31-1997     APR-30-1997     JAN-31-1997     OCT-31-1996     JUL-31-1996
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