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James Hardie ( (AU:JHX) ) has shared an announcement.
James Hardie Industries has disclosed a change in the shareholding of chief executive and director Howard Heckes following an issue of ordinary shares under the company’s 2020 Non-Executive Director Equity Plan. Heckes acquired 972 ordinary shares on 13 March 2026 for a consideration of US$24,426.36, increasing his direct holding to 26,059 shares while his indirect interest via the Howard C Heckes Trust remains at 2,585 shares.
The transaction, which involved no disposal of shares and no related change in contractual interests, was conducted outside a closed trading period, meaning no special clearance was required. The incremental equity allocation further aligns the director’s financial interests with those of shareholders, reinforcing James Hardie’s practice of using share-based remuneration to incentivise and retain senior leadership.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:JHX) stock is a Hold with a A$30.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on James Hardie stock, see the AU:JHX Stock Forecast page.
More about James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc is a global building materials company best known for its fibre cement siding and related exterior building products. The group focuses on residential and commercial construction markets, supplying durable, low-maintenance cladding and related solutions to builders and homeowners in key regions including North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Average Trading Volume: 2,358,257
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: A$16.81B
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