James Hardie (AU:JHX)
ASX:JHX
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JHX Stock Chart & Stats
AU$28.04
-AU$0.39(-0.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$28.04
-AU$0.39(-0.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$24.41 - AU$45.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume367.92K
Average Volume (3M)6.99M
Market Cap
AU$20.58B
Enterprise ValueAU$18.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$269.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$4.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)129.6
Beta1.55
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.43Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding580,314,600
10 Day Avg. Volume4,605,424
30 Day Avg. Volume6,992,535
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.17
Price to Book (P/B)1.52
Price to Sales (P/S)2.02
P/FCF Ratio48.83
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$36.92Price Target Upside31.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$5.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market PositionJames Hardie's focused product set (fiber cement exterior siding and interior linings) and presence across North America, Australia and Europe provides durable demand exposure and diversification. Its branded, specification-driven products support recurring installer/distributor relationships and cross-sell potential, reducing single-market cyclicality over a multi-month horizon.
Multi-year Revenue Growth & MarginsConsistent multi-year revenue expansion and historically healthy gross and operating margins through 2022–2025 indicate structural pricing power and manufacturing scale. Sustained top-line growth plus margin resilience underpin longer-term earnings capacity and the ability to invest in distribution, R&D and capacity over coming quarters.
Operating Cash Flow DurabilityRegular positive operating cash flow demonstrates core business cash generation that can fund working capital, maintenance capex and selective reinvestment without constant external financing. Over a 2-6 month horizon this underpins operational stability and provides a buffer during cyclical softness.
Bears Say
Earnings Shock In FY2026A material net income decline in 2026 despite rising revenue signals deteriorating earnings quality from non-operating items, higher interest, or one-offs. This weakens return on capital and raises questions about sustainable profitability, making near-term recovery of prior ROE levels uncertain without clear remediation.
Higher LeverageA step-up in total debt in 2026 materially increases leverage versus prior years, reducing financial flexibility. Higher debt elevates interest and refinancing risk, constrains capacity for opportunistic investments or buybacks, and magnifies downside in an industry downturn over the next several months.
Volatile Free Cash FlowPronounced swings in free cash flow across recent years reduce confidence in cash conversion consistency. Volatility complicates planning for dividends, deleveraging and capex, and increases execution risk as management must balance growth investments against uncertain free cash availability over the next several quarters.
James Hardie News
JHX FAQ
What was James Hardie’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Hardie lowest share price was AU$24.41 and its highest was AU$45.98 in the past 12 months.
What is James Hardie’s market cap?
James Hardie’s market cap is AU$20.58B.
When is James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were James Hardie’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported AU$0.419 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.42 by -AU$0.001.
Is James Hardie overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts James Hardie’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does James Hardie pay dividends?
James Hardie pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.468 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on James Hardie dividends here
What is James Hardie’s EPS estimate?
James Hardie’s EPS estimate is 0.43.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie have?
James Hardie has 580,314,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Hardie’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Hardie reported an EPS of AU$0.419 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.42. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.859%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Hardie?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:JHX
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$36.92 (31.67% Upside)
AU$36.92 (31.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AU:JHX Sentiment 50%
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Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$173.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
161.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc functions as a global producer and distributor of specialized building products through its various subsidiaries. The company primarily focuses on manufacturing fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement-bonded materials, which are utilized in diverse interior and exterior construction projects. Its key operational regions encompass the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Canada. The firm's activities are structured into three main divisions: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products. James Hardie offers an extensive portfolio of fiber cement items, including internal wall linings, external cladding, and complementary fittings. This broad range of fiber cement construction materials finds applications in areas such as exterior siding, internal partitions, floors, ceilings, soffits, decorative trims, fences, and facades. Furthermore, the company provides fiber gypsum and cement-bonded panels specifically engineered for uses like timber frame construction, dry lining systems, do-it-yourself renovations, and critical structural fire protection. These products are supplied to both newly built residential properties and commercial developments. James Hardie Industries plc, established in 1888, maintains its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.
JHX Company Deck
JHX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a mixed but constructive picture: strong reported results driven by the AZEK acquisition (total net sales +30%, adjusted EBITDA $330M) and clear progress on cost and commercial synergies, TimberTech outperformance, and targeted actions (plant optimization, salesforce reorganization, product/installation innovation). Offsetting this were continued organic softness in core fiber cement volumes (single-family and interiors declines), regionally weak new construction, modest input inflation, integration-related cash/seasonal timing headwinds, and elevated pro-forma leverage (~3x). Management expressed confidence in achieving $125M cost and $125M revenue synergies and returning to organic growth in FY27, but near-term execution, market demand normalization, and deleveraging remain material risks.View all AU:JHX earnings summariesJHX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$36.92
▲(31.67% Upside)
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