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JHX Stock Chart & Stats
$26.54
$0.68(2.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$26.54
$0.68(2.63%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.46 - $29.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.25M
Average Volume (3M)7.34M
Market Cap
$15.26B
Enterprise Value$15.32K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$542.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)118.2
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding580,336,800
10 Day Avg. Volume7,735,025
30 Day Avg. Volume7,342,247
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.24
Price to Book (P/B)1.60
Price to Sales (P/S)2.12
P/FCF Ratio49.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$32.20Price Target Upside21.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.52B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Nationwide Distribution PartnershipMaking Boise Cascade the sole nationwide distributor aligns James Hardie with a broad, strategic distribution network, reduces channel conflict, and secures shelf and builder access across the U.S. This durable change increases go-to-market scale and supports consistent sell‑through over multiple years.
AZEK Acquisition Driving Scale And Cross‑sellThe AZEK acquisition materially expanded revenue and product breadth (decks, trim, moulding), enabling cross‑sell and higher average content per job. Management targets $125M commercial run‑rate synergies, which supports sustainable revenue diversification and higher long‑term EBITDA potential.
Operational Cost Synergies And Footprint OptimizationHardie Operating System, procurement actions and plant consolidations have already delivered meaningful cost savings and improved plant productivity. These structural efficiency gains should durably support margins and free cash flow as integration completes and recurring operating leverage accrues.
Bears Say
Material Increase In Absolute LeverageA rapid jump in absolute debt materially increases financial risk despite debt/equity under 1.0. Higher leverage reduces flexibility to fund operations or pursue opportunities, raises refinancing and interest exposure, and amplifies downside when housing or construction demand softens.
Sharp Profitability DeteriorationMargins collapsed despite revenue growth, signaling persistent cost pressures, integration and non‑operating impacts. If elevated input, freight and integration costs persist, the company may struggle to restore historic profitability and operating leverage over the medium term.
Weakened Cash Conversion And One‑time ItemsLower OCF and FCF, plus reliance on a one‑time land sale, signal reduced cash generation quality. Combined with higher debt, weaker cash conversion limits capacity to deleverage, sustain capex, or absorb cyclical downturns without additional financing or cost cuts.
James Hardie Industries PLC News
JHX FAQ
What was James Hardie Industries PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Hardie Industries PLC lowest stock price was $16.46 and its highest was $29.82 in the past 12 months.
What is James Hardie Industries PLC’s market cap?
James Hardie Industries PLC’s market cap is $15.26B.
When is James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were James Hardie Industries PLC’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie Industries PLC released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported $0.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.301 by -$0.001.
Is James Hardie Industries PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts James Hardie Industries PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does James Hardie Industries PLC pay dividends?
James Hardie Industries PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on James Hardie Industries PLC dividends here
What is James Hardie Industries PLC’s EPS estimate?
James Hardie Industries PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie Industries PLC have?
James Hardie Industries PLC has 580,336,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Hardie Industries PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Hardie Industries PLC reported an EPS of $0.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.301. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.58%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Hardie Industries PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JHX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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James Hardie Industries PLC Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$32.20 (21.33% Upside)
$32.20 (21.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
JHX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $68.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
161.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
James Hardie Industries PLC
James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) is a building materials manufacturer focused on fiber cement and related exterior and interior building products for residential and light commercial construction. The company sells branded cladding/siding, trim, soffit, backer board, and panel solutions primarily under the James Hardie brand, serving new construction and repair-and-remodel markets across key geographies including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
JHX Company Deck
JHX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a constructive operational and financial picture with strong consolidated revenue growth (driven by the AZEK acquisition), healthy adjusted EBITDA margins, clear synergy targets ($125M commercial run-rate and accelerated cost synergies), and an explicit plan to materially increase free cash flow (> $500M target for FY27). Management acknowledged near-term headwinds — organic fiber cement softness, weather-related disruptions (~$20M), inflationary cost pressure ($80–$100M), integration cash impacts, and a conservative Q1 outlook due to channel normalization — but provided concrete actions (HOS, plant optimization, combined salesforce, targeted regional initiatives) and credible early proof points (Midwest pilot, Lansing/CBUSA commercial wins) to support their FY27 guidance. On balance, the positive operational momentum, synergy progress, margin resilience and ambitious cash flow target outweigh the near-term macro and integration-related challenges.View all JHX earnings summariesJHX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$32.20
▲(21.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.41% Insiders
12.45% Mutual Funds
0.75% Other Institutional Investors
85.25% Public Companies and
Individual Investors