James Hardie (AU:JHX)
ASX:JHX
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JHX Stock Chart & Stats
AU$28.04
-AU$0.39(-0.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$28.04
-AU$0.39(-0.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$24.41 - AU$45.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume367.92K
Average Volume (3M)6.99M
Market Cap
AU$19.24B
Enterprise ValueAU$17.95B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$269.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$4.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)118.0
Beta1.46
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.43Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding580,314,600
10 Day Avg. Volume4,605,424
30 Day Avg. Volume6,992,535
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.16
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$36.77Price Target Upside31.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$5.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Cash GenerationManagement's guidance for at least $200m free cash flow and a history of positive operating cash flow indicate durable cash generation. Reliable cash supports capex, integration spending, deleveraging targets and cushions the business through construction cycles, underpinning long‑term financial flexibility.
Acquisition Synergies And Integration ProgressClear, quantified synergy targets and early outperformance versus plan signal meaningful structural benefit from the AZEK acquisition. Realized cost and commercial synergies can materially lift margins, improve returns on invested capital and justify elevated near‑term investment and integration costs over the medium term.
Manufacturing Optimization And Product InnovationPlanned plant consolidation and targeted product/installation innovation create lasting competitive advantages by lowering unit costs and improving contractor adoption. $25m annualized savings plus installation efficiencies support margin sustainability and better unit economics across future cycles.
Bears Say
Earnings Quality DeteriorationA substantial net income decline while revenue rose points to below‑the‑line pressures (interest, tax, one‑offs) or margin impairment. This weakens earnings quality, reduces retained earnings growth and may limit return on equity and capacity to self‑fund growth or rapid deleveraging over the medium term.
Elevated Post‑acquisition LeveragePro‑forma leverage near 3x increases financial vulnerability to demand or margin shocks and raises interest expense. While management targets <2x within two years, the elevated starting point constrains capital allocation, increases refinancing risk and heightens execution risk tied to cash conversion and synergy delivery.
Core Volume Weakness In Fiber CementSustained organic declines in core fiber cement volumes signal structural demand headwinds in key end markets. As a core profit engine, volume weakness undermines pricing power, utilization and long‑term revenue resilience, requiring successful cross‑sell, new markets or product innovation to offset lost organic growth.
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$45.98 in the past 12 months.
What is James Hardie’s market cap?
James Hardie’s market cap is AU$19.24B.
When is James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were James Hardie’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported AU$0.419 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.42 by -AU$0.001.
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 N/A. See more information on James Hardie dividends here
What is James Hardie’s EPS estimate?
James Hardie’s EPS estimate is 0.43.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie have?
James Hardie has 580,314,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Hardie’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Hardie reported an EPS of AU$0.419 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.42. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.859%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Hardie?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:JHX
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$36.77 (31.13% Upside)
AU$36.77 (31.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AU:JHX Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$799.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
161.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
James Hardie
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
Q4 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$36.77
▲(31.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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