<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED 12/31/95 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000103096
<NAME> TRC COMPANIES, INC.
       
                             
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          JUN-30-1996
<PERIOD-START>                             JUL-01-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1995
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<SALES>                                     39,979,293
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<FN>
<F1>Results for the six months ended December 31, 1995 reflect an operating 
change of $3,300,000 (approximately $2,112,000 after tax or $.30 per share) 
related to staff reductions, excess lease costs and additional allowances for 
government receivables.
</FN>