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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)
May 5, 2006
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CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

 
   United States                     000-25391                     48-1212142
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      (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)               (Commission File Number)                     (IRS Employer Identification Number)


700 Kansas Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66603
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(785) 235-1341

N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 2.02   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
 
 
The Registrant's press release dated May 5, 2006, announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2006 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99, and is incorporated herein by reference.
    
 
 
ITEM 9.01   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
 
Exhibit 99 - Press release dated May 5, 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.

CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL
 
                             

Date: May 5, 2006                              By:  /s/ John B. Dicus
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John B. Dicus, President and Chief
Executive Officer


Date: May 5, 2006                              By: /s/ Kent G. Townsend
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Kent G. Townsend, Executive Vice-President
and Chief Financial Officer