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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$20.66B
Enterprise ValueAU$18.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$269.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$4.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)111.6
Beta1.52
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding580,336,800
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$36.62Price Target Upside30.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$5.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Brand & Market PositionJames Hardie’s strong, recognizable brand and presence across North America, Australia and Europe underpin durable demand. Longstanding contractor/specifier relationships and distribution breadth support repeat project selection, pricing power, and cross-sell of coordinated siding and trim systems over cycles.
Multi-year Revenue Growth & MarginsThe company has delivered consistent multi-year revenue growth and maintained healthy gross and operating margins through 2022–2025. This track record implies structural demand, scale economics, and margin sustainability that support reinvestment and long-term competitiveness despite cyclical construction activity.
Consistent Operating Cash FlowConsistently positive operating cash flow provides durable internal funding for plant maintenance, working capital and targeted capex. Combined with manufacturing scale and product mix, this cash generation supports operational resilience and the ability to sustain service levels and supply through industry cycles.
Bears Say
Earnings Decline In FY2026A sharp net income drop in 2026 despite rising revenue signals weaker earnings quality and below-the-line pressures (e.g., higher expenses or one-offs). This undermines prior ROE momentum, complicates forecasting and may constrain investment or shareholder returns until profitability normalizes.
Step-up In LeverageA notable increase in total debt in 2026 creates a more leveraged capital structure than prior years. Higher leverage raises interest and refinancing risk, limits financial flexibility for capex or M&A, and makes the company more sensitive to construction cycles or profit shocks.
Volatile Free Cash FlowMaterial volatility in free cash flow reduces confidence in consistent cash conversion from earnings. Erratic FCF complicates capital allocation, weakens ability to deleverage or fund growth from internal sources, and amplifies the impact of higher debt during downturns or tighter credit conditions.
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$20.66B.
When is James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were James Hardie’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported AU$0.431 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.432 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 0.44.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie have?
James Hardie has 580,336,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Hardie’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Hardie reported an EPS of AU$0.431 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.432. 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
James Hardie Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$36.62 (30.60% Upside)
AU$36.62 (30.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AU:JHX Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$175.9K 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 engages in the manufacture and sale of fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement bonded boards in the United States, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. It operates in three segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products. The company offers fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories. Its fiber cement products are used for a range of external applications, including siding, cladding, trim, soffit, as well as internal applications such as walls, floors, and ceilings. The company also provides fiber gypsum and cement-bonded boards for interior applications, such as dry lining walls, walls in timber frame buildings, and flooring solutions. Its cement-bonded boards are used in exterior and industrial applications, as well as for fire protection. The company offers its products under the HardieTM brand, such as Hardie Plank, Hardie Panel, Hardie Trim, Hardie Backer, Hardie Artisan Siding, and HardieTM Architectural Collection brands, as well as the fermacell and AESTUVER brands. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
JHX Company Deck
JHX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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$36.62
▲(30.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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