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                                  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):
                                OCTOBER 23, 2003




                             ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION
                             -----------------------
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


         DELAWARE                     0-20278                   75-2274963
         --------                     -------                   ----------
(State or other jurisdiction of     Commission               (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)     File Number              Identification No.)




           1410 MILLWOOD ROAD
            MCKINNEY, TEXAS                                       75069
           ------------------                                     -----
(Address of principal executive offices)                        (Zip Code)



      Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 562-9473


              ----------------------------------------------------
              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report)

================================================================================

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ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c)      Exhibits.

         99.1     October 23, 2003 Earnings Release by Encore Wire Corporation
                  regarding third quarter 2003 results.


ITEM 9.  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

         On October 23, 2003, Encore Wire Corporation, a Delaware corporation
(the "Company"), issued an earnings release describing selected financial
results of the Company for the third quarter of 2003. A copy of the Company's
earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference.

         Limitation on Incorporation by Reference:

         In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information
in this report, including exhibits, is furnished pursuant to Item 9 and shall
not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section.

ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

         On October 23, 2003, the Company issued an earnings release describing
selected financial results of the Company for the third quarter of 2003. A copy
of the Company's earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated herein by reference.

         Limitation on Incorporation by Reference:

         In accordance with general instruction B.6 of Form 8-K, the information
in this report, including exhibits, is furnished pursuant to Item 12 and shall
not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section.

                                       2

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SIGNATURE

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                              ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION



Date: October 29, 2003                           By: /s/ Frank J. Bilban
                                                     ---------------------------
                                                     Frank J. Bilban, Vice
                                                     President - Finance,
                                                     Treasurer and Secretary;
                                                     Chief Financial Officer


                                       3

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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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       Item          Exhibit
       ----          -------
<S>                  <C>
       99.1          October 23, 2003 Earnings Release by Encore Wire
                     Corporation regarding third quarter 2003 results.
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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1


[Encore Wire Corporation Logo Omitted]

Encore Wire Corporation                          Contact: Frank J. Bilban
1410 Millwood Road                                        Vice President & CFO
McKinney, Texas 75069
972-562-9473


                                  PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            OCTOBER 23, 2003

                  ENCORE WIRE REPORTS INCREASED PROFITS ON RECORD SALES

MCKINNEY, TX - Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS: WIRE) today reported
financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.

Net sales for the third quarter of 2003 increased 42% to $113,877,000 compared
to $80,150,000 during the third quarter of 2002. The $113.9 million in sales
represents a new quarterly record for Encore, far surpassing the previous high
of $80.6 million set in the second quarter of 2003. Shipment volume, measured in
copper pounds sold, also set a new quarterly company record. Net income for the
quarter increased to $5,222,000 versus $920,000 in the third quarter of 2002, an
increase of 467%. Fully diluted net income per common share was $.34 in the
third quarter of 2003 compared to $.06 of net income in the third quarter of
2002. Net income and fully diluted net income per share in the third quarter of
2003 also improved dramatically versus the $2,653,000 or $.17 per share reported
in the second quarter of 2003.

Net sales for the first nine months of 2003 increased 21% to $261,614,000
compared to $216,487,000 in the first nine months of 2002. Net income was
$7,358,000 in the first nine months of 2003 versus $5,541,000 in the same period
of 2002, an increase of 33%. Fully diluted net income per share was $.48 in the
first nine months of 2003 versus $.36 in the first nine months of 2002.

Commenting on the quarter ended September 30, 2003, Vincent A. Rego, Company
Chairman and CEO remarked, "The trend Encore Wire has produced in increased
sales and earnings over the last two quarters is remarkable. We earned $.51 per
share in the last two quarters versus the previous three quarters in which we
earned a cumulative net of $.06 per share. Our sales of $113.9 million this
quarter were extremely strong, exceeding our previous record of $80.6 million by
41%. Our industry has suffered through a challenging period over the last few
years. It now appears that the strong companies that survived the difficult
times are seeing increased volumes resulting from the reduced presence of other
competitors in the market. Our plants ran very efficiently during the quarter,
also contributing to the enhanced gross margins. Our excellent staff impressed
us with their ability to handle the increased volume levels. Copper prices
continue to strengthen, which have historically been a driving stimulus of
increased margins in our industry. The capacity and productivity enhancements we
made in 2001 and 2002 have served us very well in 2003. We will continue to
ensure our balance sheet remains strong. We thank our shareholders for their
continued support. "

Encore Wire Corporation manufactures a broad range of electrical wire for
interior wiring in homes, apartments, manufactured housing and commercial and
industrial buildings.

The matters discussed in this news release, other than the historical financial
information, including statements about the copper pricing environment,
profitability and shareholder value, may include forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties, including fluctuations in the price of copper
and other raw materials, the impact of competitive pricing and other risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Actual results may vary materially from those
anticipated.

<PAGE>

                            Encore Wire Corporation
                                 P.O. Box 1149
                               1410 Millwood Road
                             McKinney, Texas 75069
                                 (972) 562-9473
                      Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
                                 (In Thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

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<Caption>
                                                     SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                         2003            2002
                                                     -------------    ------------
<S>                                                  <C>              <C>
ASSETS

Current Assets
  Cash                                               $         290    $        160
  Receivables, net                                          81,054          46,600
  Inventories                                               55,337          50,165
  Prepaid Expenses and Other                                 3,923             672
                                                     -------------    ------------
Total Current Assets                                       140,604          97,597

Property, Plant and Equipment, net                          79,910          85,366

Other Assets                                                    85             166
                                                     -------------    ------------

Total Assets                                         $     220,599    $    183,129
                                                     =============    ============

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities
  Accounts Payable                                   $      39,022    $     10,735
  Accrued Liabilities and Other                             14,813          11,183
                                                     -------------    ------------
Total Current Liabilities                                   53,835          21,918

Long Term Liabilities
  Note Payable                                              43,295          47,500
  Non-Current Deferred Income Taxes                          9,251           7,193
                                                     -------------    ------------
Total Long Term Liabilities                                 52,546          54,693

Total Liabilities                                          106,381          76,611

Stockholders' Equity
  Common Stock                                                 170             169
  Additional Paid in Capital                                34,157          34,138
  Treasury Stock                                           (15,275)        (15,275)
  Retained Earnings                                         95,166          87,486
                                                     -------------    ------------
Total Stockholders' Equity                                 114,218         106,518
                                                     -------------    ------------

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity           $     220,599    $    183,129
                                                     =============    ============
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                            Encore Wire Corporation
                                 P.O. Box 1149
                               1410 Millwood Road
                             McKinney, Texas 75069
                                 (972) 562-9473
                   Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
                                 (In Thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)


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                                           QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,                NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                   ----------------------------------------    ---------------------------------------------
                                           2003                    2002                 2003                  2002
                                   ------------------    ------------------    ------------------    -----------------------
<S>                                <C>          <C>      <C>          <C>      <C>          <C>      <C>               <C>
Net Sales                          $  113,877   100.0%   $   80,150   100.0%   $  261,614   100.0%   $  216,487        100.0%
Cost of Sales                          96,255    84.5%       72,166    90.0%      226,534    86.6%      188,672         87.2%
                                   ----------   -----    ----------   -----    ----------   -----    ----------   ----------

Gross Profit                           17,622    15.5%        7,984    10.0%       35,080    13.4%       27,815         12.8%

Selling, General and
  Administrative Expenses               8,935     7.8%        6,180     7.7%       21,871     8.4%       17,917          8.3%
                                   ----------   -----    ----------   -----    ----------   -----    ----------   ----------
Operating Income                        8,687     7.6%        1,804     2.3%       13,209     5.0%        9,898          4.6%

Net Interest & Other Expense              527     0.5%          367     0.5%        1,712     0.7%        1,240          0.6%
                                   ----------   -----    ----------   -----    ----------   -----    ----------   ----------
Income before Income Taxes              8,160     7.2%        1,437     1.8%       11,497     4.4%        8,658          4.0%

Income Taxes                            2,938     2.6%          517     0.6%        4,139     1.6%        3,117          1.4%
                                   ----------   -----    ----------   -----    ----------   -----    ----------   ----------
Net Income                         $    5,222     4.6%   $      920     1.1%   $    7,358     2.8%   $    5,541          2.6%
                                   ==========   =====    ==========   =====    ==========   =====    ==========   ==========

Basic Earnings Per Share           $     0.35            $     0.06            $     0.49            $     0.36
                                   ==========            ==========            ==========            ==========

Diluted Earnings Per Share         $     0.34            $     0.06            $     0.48            $     0.36
                                   ==========            ==========            ==========            ==========

Weighted Average Number of
  Common and Common
  Equivalent Shares Outstanding:
    -Basic                             15,120                15,168                15,120                15,231
                                   ==========            ==========            ==========            ==========

    -Diluted                           15,305                15,282                15,205                15,381
                                   ==========            ==========            ==========            ==========
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