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)8.26M
Market Cap
$14.43B
Enterprise Value$18.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$542.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)129.6
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.31Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding580,314,600
10 Day Avg. Volume9,171,714
30 Day Avg. Volume8,255,573
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 Cap1.30
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.87
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.82
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.25Price Target Upside39.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large Addressable Market & Brand MomentumA sizable $23B exterior TAM and a multi‑billion conversion opportunity give James Hardie structural room to grow share. Rising brand search volumes and sample orders indicate improving specification and contractor awareness, supporting sustainable demand and pricing power over the medium term.
Synergy-driven EBITDA And FCF TargetsManagement's explicit EBITDA and FCF targets reflect identifiable, actionable synergies from the AZEK acquisition and HOS rollout. Realized procurement, plant productivity and commercial wins can structurally lift margins and cash conversion, improving financial resilience beyond transient cycles.
Geographic Diversity With Strong Regional MarginsMeaningful revenue and margin contribution from ANZ and growing European sales diversify James Hardie's earnings base. High ANZ margins and improving Europe results reduce reliance on any single market, buffering cash flow and profitability through regional construction cycles.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability DeteriorationA steep decline in net margin and earnings persistence suggests structural pressures: inflationary input costs, integration drag or non‑operating items have eroded operating leverage. Sustained margin recovery is required to convert revenue growth into durable shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
Material Increase In Absolute DebtA large jump in absolute leverage from the acquisition increases interest and refinancing risk, reducing financial flexibility. Even with equity supporting the balance sheet, higher debt loads mean slower shock absorption and greater sensitivity to margin or cash flow setbacks over the medium term.
Weakened Cash Generation And CoverageMaterial declines in operating cash flow and FCF weaken the company's ability to service higher debt, fund capex and absorb integration costs. Reliance on one‑time items (Australia land sale) to bolster FY26 FCF reduces comparability and implies less durable cash conversion until synergies fully realize.
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 $14.43B.
When is James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 49 days.
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 0.31.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie Industries PLC have?
James Hardie Industries PLC has 580,314,600 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
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James Hardie Industries PLC Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.25 (39.08% Upside)
$30.25 (39.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
JHX Sentiment 70%
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
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
161.74%
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
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
$30.25
▲(39.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.41% Insiders
10.02% Mutual Funds
17.74% Other Institutional Investors
70.49% Public Companies and
Individual Investors