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James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX)
NYSE:JHX
JHX Stock Chart & Stats
$25.88
$0.19(0.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$25.88
$0.19(0.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.46 - $29.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.01K
Average Volume (3M)6.94M
Market Cap
$11.10B
Enterprise Value$19.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$562.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.97B
Price to Earnings (P/E)97.1
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
May 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding583,240,000
10 Day Avg. Volume8,042,601
30 Day Avg. Volume6,943,587
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.54
Price to Book (P/B)4.70
Price to Sales (P/S)2.62
P/FCF Ratio26.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.77
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.59
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.42Price Target Upside17.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Guidance And Investor ConfidenceAnalyst notes that raised revenue and EBITDA guidance reflects improving demand trends and bolsters confidence in a return to company growth.
Operational Synergies And Margin ImprovementAnalyst expects margins to expand as plant rationalizations and synergies from the recent acquisition reduce costs and increase leverage as volumes recover.
Sales Strategy And Contractor FocusAnalyst highlights management's push to target repair-and-remodel customers, introduce new products, and reorganize the salesforce to better serve contractors, which could drive share gains in key regions.
Bears Say
Competitive Pressure From TrexAnalyst cautions that intensifying competition from Trex may compress margins as market share shifts toward competing decking offerings.
Siding And Trim Volume DeteriorationAnalyst points to ongoing declines in siding and trim volumes with guidance implying further deterioration, which could hurt segment revenue and profitability.
Southern Housing Demand WeaknessAnalyst warns that weak new residential construction in southern regions is suppressing fiber cement demand and could weigh on overall volumes.
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 $11.10B.
When is James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 98 days.
How were James Hardie Industries PLC’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie Industries PLC released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.01.
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 0.3.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie Industries PLC have?
James Hardie Industries PLC has 583,240,000 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 $0.24 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.23. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.645%.
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?
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 Industries PLC Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.42 (17.54% Upside)
$30.42 (17.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
JHX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 292.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
181.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
James Hardie Industries PLC
James Hardie Industries plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement bonded building products for interior and exterior building construction applications primarily in the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Canada. The company operates through three segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products. It offers fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories; and various fiber cement building materials for a range of applications, including external siding, internal walls, floors, ceilings, soffits, trim, fences, and facades. The company also provides fiber gypsum and cement-bonded boards for applications, such as timber frame construction, dry lining, DIY, and structural fire protection. Its products are used in various markets comprising new residential construction and commercial construction markets. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
JHX Company Deck
JHX Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a constructive operational and financial picture driven by the AZEK combination: consolidated revenue grew 30% (with organic sales +1%), adjusted EBITDA and margins beat expectations in several areas, early commercial and cost synergies have been realized and guidance was raised for key segments. However, core legacy fiber cement volumes remain pressured (organic Siding & Trim down and single-family volumes down high-single digits), new construction softness in key regions and elevated pro forma leverage (~3x) are notable near-term risks. Management is taking decisive actions—plant consolidations (saving ~$25M annually), salesforce alignment and targeted marketing—to drive material conversion and margin recovery, and they express confidence in hitting $125M in both cost and commercial synergies by exiting FY'27. Weighing the positive execution on integration, margin recovery, and segment outperformance against the ongoing softness in the siding core end market and elevated leverage, the overall tone is cautiously optimistic.View all JHX earnings summariesJHX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.42
▲(17.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
9.58% Mutual Funds
6.11% Other Institutional Investors
83.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors