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: July 20, 2006

(Date of Earliest Event Reported)

CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland		1-8896		75-2027937
(State of Incorporation)		(Commission File No.)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
8401 North Central Expressway
Suite 800
Dallas, Texas				75225
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (214) 874-2323

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On July 20, 2006, Capstead Mortgage Corporation issued a press release announcing second quarter 2006 results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)		Exhibits.
			99.1			Press release issued by Capstead Mortgage Corporation dated July 20, 2006.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION

July 21, 2006		By:		/s/ Phillip A. Reinsch
				Phillip A. Reinsch Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President