James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX)
NYSE:JHX
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JHX Stock Chart & Stats
$21.75
$0.19(0.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$21.75
$0.19(0.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.46 - $29.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.01K
Average Volume (3M)6.87M
Market Cap
$12.81B
Enterprise Value$17.51B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$562.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.97B
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.8
Beta1.34
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. Volume6,942,064
30 Day Avg. Volume6,870,864
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 Cap1.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.98
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$31.83Price Target Upside46.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.57B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cross-sell OpportunityCombining the siding business with the acquired decking and railing portfolio creates clear cross-sell opportunities to supply multiple products to the same contractors, which can raise average order values.
Distribution ExpansionAgreement expansion with a major custom-builder buying group gives preferred access to the company's decking and railing products, broadening distribution reach and supporting adoption in new-home projects.
Margin ImprovementPlanned plant closures and synergies from the AZEK acquisition, together with improved price versus cost dynamics, are positioned to boost margins and operating profits as volumes recover.
Bears Say
Housing Demand HeadwindsA weak repair-and-remodel market and high interest rates that reduce home affordability could depress demand for siding and decking products, weighing on sales volumes.
Integration And Leverage RiskIntegration challenges from the acquired decking business combined with elevated company debt increase execution and balance-sheet risks that may pressure the stock.
Regional Fiber Cement WeaknessPersistent weakness in new housing in southern regions is pressuring fiber cement demand, which could limit recovery in that segment despite strength in other product lines.
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 $12.81B.
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 28 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
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James Hardie Industries PLC Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$31.83 (46.36% Upside)
$31.83 (46.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
JHX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 10.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.78%
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
$31.83
▲(46.36% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
10.10% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
88.70% Public Companies and
Individual Investors