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JHX Stock Chart & Stats
AU$42.49
-AU$0.49(-1.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$42.49
-AU$0.49(-1.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$24.41 - AU$44.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume530.54K
Average Volume (3M)1.68M
Market Cap
AU$21.59B
Enterprise ValueAU$28.07K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$289.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$4.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)100.6
Beta1.55
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.05%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding580,522,460
10 Day Avg. Volume2,182,360
30 Day Avg. Volume1,680,120
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.17
Price to Book (P/B)1.52
Price to Sales (P/S)2.02
P/FCF Ratio48.83
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$45.37Price Target Upside6.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$5.56B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Branded Building-products PlatformThe Hardie brand spans multiple exterior and interior applications, giving James Hardie a recognizable product platform rather than a single-product exposure. Broad solutions can support specification by builders and architects, increase customer relevance, and reinforce demand across construction and renovation projects.
Broad Contractor And Distribution ReachA broad distribution and contractor-oriented channel provides market coverage without James Hardie performing installation itself. This structure can support scalable growth, improve access to professional buyers, and help the company benefit from adoption across both new construction and repair-and-remodel activity.
Improving Cash GenerationStrong trailing operating cash flow and sharply improved free cash flow provide internal funding for operations, investment, and financial obligations. Although conversion is not fully consistent, the recent cash improvement strengthens financial resilience and supports continued execution through the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Higher Financial LeverageThe substantial increase in debt makes the balance sheet more exposed to financing costs and reduces flexibility if construction or renovation demand weakens. Higher leverage can also constrain capital allocation, leaving less capacity to absorb volatility while funding operations and growth.
Sharp Profitability CompressionThe decline in net margin and return on equity indicates that recent revenue growth is producing substantially less bottom-line profit than in earlier periods. Persistently weaker profitability could limit reinvestment capacity and reduce the earnings benefit of the company’s operating scale.
Volatile Cash ConversionFree cash flow remains positive but converts inconsistently from reported earnings, suggesting that working-capital or investment swings can materially affect usable cash. This volatility makes funding and debt-management decisions less predictable even when accounting profits remain positive.
James Hardie News
JHX FAQ
What was James Hardie’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Hardie lowest share price was AU$24.41 and its highest was AU$44.12 in the past 12 months.
What is James Hardie’s market cap?
James Hardie’s market cap is AU$21.59B.
When is James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were James Hardie’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported AU$0.513 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.463 by AU$0.05.
Is James Hardie overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts James Hardie’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does James Hardie pay dividends?
James Hardie pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.468 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.05%. See more information on James Hardie dividends here
What is James Hardie’s EPS estimate?
James Hardie’s EPS estimate is 0.55.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie have?
James Hardie has 580,522,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Hardie’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Hardie reported an EPS of AU$0.513 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.463. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.781%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Hardie?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU: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 Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$45.37 (6.78% Upside)
AU$45.37 (6.78% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$39.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
98.82%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc engages in the manufacture and sale of fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement bonded boards in the United States, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. It operates in three segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products. The company offers fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories. Its fiber cement products are used for a range of external applications, including siding, cladding, trim, soffit, as well as internal applications such as walls, floors, and ceilings. The company also provides fiber gypsum and cement-bonded boards for interior applications, such as dry lining walls, walls in timber frame buildings, and flooring solutions. Its cement-bonded boards are used in exterior and industrial applications, as well as for fire protection. The company offers its products under the HardieTM brand, such as Hardie Plank, Hardie Panel, Hardie Trim, Hardie Backer, Hardie Artisan Siding, and HardieTM Architectural Collection brands, as well as the fermacell and AESTUVER brands. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
JHX Company Deck
JHX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a mixed but constructive picture: strong reported results driven by the AZEK acquisition (total net sales +30%, adjusted EBITDA $330M) and clear progress on cost and commercial synergies, TimberTech outperformance, and targeted actions (plant optimization, salesforce reorganization, product/installation innovation). Offsetting this were continued organic softness in core fiber cement volumes (single-family and interiors declines), regionally weak new construction, modest input inflation, integration-related cash/seasonal timing headwinds, and elevated pro-forma leverage (~3x). Management expressed confidence in achieving $125M cost and $125M revenue synergies and returning to organic growth in FY27, but near-term execution, market demand normalization, and deleveraging remain material risks.View all AU:JHX earnings summariesJHX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$45.37
▲(6.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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