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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)1.54M
Market Cap
AU$20.67B
Enterprise ValueAU$28.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$289.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$4.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)98.1
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. Volume1,050,314
30 Day Avg. Volume1,535,492
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$44.92Price Target Upside5.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$5.53B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Fiber Cement GrowthStrong organic fiber cement growth, supported by product initiatives and contractor adoption, indicates durable market-share and brand momentum. Continued demand across repair and remodel and multifamily construction gives James Hardie multiple channels for sustained volume growth over the next several quarters.
Improving Cash GenerationRobust free cash flow improves the company’s ability to fund capital investment, support commercial expansion and reduce debt without relying as heavily on external financing. The expected full-year result also suggests stronger cash conversion can remain a meaningful financial strength.
Synergies And DeleveragingThe integration is generating identifiable commercial and cost opportunities while leverage is moving lower. Expanded distribution and cross-selling can broaden customer reach, and debt reduction should gradually improve financial flexibility and resilience as synergies mature.
Bears Say
Profitability CompressionSharp deterioration in net margin and return on equity shows that revenue growth is not yet translating proportionally into shareholder returns. Persistently weaker profitability would reduce reinvestment capacity and leave earnings more sensitive to operating costs, interest expense and demand changes.
Higher LeverageThe substantially larger debt burden makes the balance sheet more exposed to interest expense and operating volatility than in prior years. Although deleveraging is progressing, leverage remains a material constraint on capital allocation and could amplify the impact of weaker margins or construction demand.
Housing And Cost HeadwindsThe combination of uncertain housing activity and significant raw-material, freight and energy pressure creates a durable risk to volume and margins. Management’s unchanged housing assumption limits near-term demand support, while cost inflation could offset pricing, mix and efficiency gains.
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$20.67B.
When is James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were James Hardie’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported AU$0.518 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.467 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$0.518 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.467. 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$44.92 (5.71% Upside)
AU$44.92 (5.71% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$39.7M 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
17.10%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
98.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
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|Positive
The call was strongly positive. The company reported a first-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA beat, 20% organic fiber cement growth, healthy sell-through, international double-digit growth, progress on synergies and deleveraging, strong free cash flow, and raised fiscal 2027 guidance. These positives outweighed the explicitly cited housing uncertainty, cost and freight pressure, distribution transition investments, seasonality and the reported Deck, Rail & Accessories decline.View all AU:JHX earnings summariesJHX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$44.92
▲(5.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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