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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 - $31.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.25M
Average Volume (3M)7.34M
Market Cap
$17.53B
Enterprise Value$19.28K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$289.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)119.6
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding580,522,460
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
$34.14Price Target Upside28.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth & ExecutionConsistent, above-guidance top-line growth and pro forma expansion show durable demand and operational execution across core markets. Raised FY27 outlook signals management can translate sell-through into sustained sales gains and supports multi-quarter planning for capacity, distribution and margin recovery.
Improving Cash Generation & DeleveragingMaterial FCF generation plus active debt reduction strengthens the balance sheet and financial flexibility. Targets to lower leverage further (<2.0x by Q2 FY2028) reduce refinancing risk and free capacity for capex, M&A integration, or shareholder returns, improving medium-term resilience.
Leading Brand & Product MixStrong adoption of premium product lines and category-leading fiber cement positions the company with specification advantages vs alternatives. Durable brand recognition and higher-value mix support pricing power, distributor preference and longer product life cycles, underpinning steady structural demand.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationA substantial step-down in margins and returns undercuts earnings quality and ROE, limiting internal funding for growth. Persistently lower margin convertibility also amplifies sensitivity to cost shocks and weakens the firm's ability to rapidly rebuild historical profitability absent sustained pricing or structural cost gains.
Sustained Cost & Freight PressureMulti‑hundred-million dollar cost headwinds, much of which are freight and input related, are structural through the planning horizon. Persistent logistics and commodity pressure erodes margin unless fully offset by pricing or productivity, making medium-term margin recovery uncertain and capital returns more constrained.
Housing Macro & Channel Transition RiskExposure to new‑home demand and mortgage rate sensitivity means sales and raw-material planning can swing with macro cycles. Concurrent distribution transitions add structural execution risk and working capital volatility as partners onboard, potentially forcing buybacks or incremental spending that depresses near‑term margins and cash conversion.
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 $31.36 in the past 12 months.
What is James Hardie Industries PLC’s market cap?
James Hardie Industries PLC’s market cap is $17.53B.
When is James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were James Hardie Industries PLC’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie Industries PLC released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.324 by $0.036.
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 0.39.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie Industries PLC have?
James Hardie Industries PLC has 580,522,460 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 $0.36 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.324. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.964%.
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:
$34.14 (28.62% Upside)
$34.14 (28.62% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
JHX Sentiment 86%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $26.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
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
98.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
James Hardie Industries PLC
James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) operates as a prominent global producer and supplier of construction materials, focusing on fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement-bonded solutions. These products are utilized for both internal and external building applications across key markets including the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Canada. The company's activities are organized into three primary business segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products. Its extensive portfolio of fiber cement offerings encompasses interior wall linings, exterior cladding systems, and associated complementary items. James Hardie also provides various fiber cement components suitable for a broad spectrum of uses, such as external panels, internal partitions, flooring, ceilings, eaves, decorative trim, fencing, and architectural facades. Additionally, the firm delivers fiber gypsum and cement-bonded boards tailored for specific purposes, including structural fire protection, dry lining installations, timber frame construction, and do-it-yourself projects. These versatile materials are widely adopted in diverse construction sectors, notably new home building and commercial property development. Established in 1888, James Hardie Industries plc maintains its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.
JHX Company Deck
JHX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated a strong operational quarter with revenue, margin and free cash flow beats, an upward revision to full-year outlook, meaningful progress on integration synergies and a clear distribution expansion (notably the Boise partnership). These positives are tempered by ongoing cost inflation (notably freight), deck segment seasonality and transition-related investments, and a cautious macro housing backdrop. Overall the company demonstrated clear execution and deleveraging progress while acknowledging near-term headwinds and conservative back-half planning.View all JHX earnings summariesJHX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$34.14
▲(28.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.29% Insiders
12.44% Mutual Funds
17.60% Other Institutional Investors
68.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors