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JHX Stock Chart & Stats
$30.34
$0.68(2.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$30.34
$0.68(2.63%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.46 - $31.43
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.25M
Average Volume (3M)11.59M
Market Cap
$14.99B
Enterprise Value$19.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$289.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)101.3
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding580,522,460
10 Day Avg. Volume7,209,657
30 Day Avg. Volume11,590,720
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 Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.56
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.93
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$33.99Price Target Upside12.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.53B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSolid top-line growth indicates continued demand for James Hardie’s exterior building products and expanding market activity. Sustained revenue momentum can support operating leverage, strengthen distribution relationships, and provide a durable base for future earnings improvement.
Fiber Cement AdoptionStrong organic growth in the core fiber cement franchise supports the company’s product positioning and suggests continued customer adoption. A broader product offering and increased specification can deepen market presence, improve attachment opportunities, and reinforce competitive differentiation.
Cash Generation And DeleveragingPositive cash generation and planned debt reduction should improve financial flexibility over the next several quarters. Lower leverage can reduce balance-sheet risk, support investment in growth initiatives, and expand management’s capacity to allocate capital through the construction cycle.
Bears Say
Profitability CompressionThe sharp decline in operating and net margins weakens current earnings quality despite revenue growth. If profitability does not recover, lower returns on equity may constrain internally funded expansion, reduce resilience during softer demand, and make future earnings more volatile.
Cost InflationMaterial cost pressure can persistently reduce margins unless pricing, productivity and mix fully offset it. Freight and input inflation also make earnings less predictable, while the concentration of pressure in North America increases the importance of successful cost actions in the company’s largest region.
Housing And Channel UncertaintyHousing sensitivity leaves demand exposed to prolonged affordability pressure and cautious builder behavior. At the same time, distribution transitions can disrupt ordering patterns and require onboarding or marketing spending, creating execution risk for near-term growth and margins.
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 $31.43 in the past 12 months.
What is James Hardie Industries PLC’s market cap?
James Hardie Industries PLC’s market cap is $14.99B.
When is James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie Industries PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were James Hardie Industries PLC’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie Industries PLC released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.324 by $0.036.
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 2.7%. 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 0.39.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie Industries PLC have?
James Hardie Industries PLC has 580,522,460 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 $0.36 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.324. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.964%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Hardie Industries PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in 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 Industries PLC Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$33.99 (12.04% Upside)
$33.99 (12.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
JHX Sentiment 86%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $28.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 21.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 21.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
98.82%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated a strong operational quarter with revenue, margin and free cash flow beats, an upward revision to full-year outlook, meaningful progress on integration synergies and a clear distribution expansion (notably the Boise partnership). These positives are tempered by ongoing cost inflation (notably freight), deck segment seasonality and transition-related investments, and a cautious macro housing backdrop. Overall the company demonstrated clear execution and deleveraging progress while acknowledging near-term headwinds and conservative back-half planning.View all JHX earnings summariesJHX Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
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Ownership Overview
0.28% Insiders
12.44% Mutual Funds
0.07% Other Institutional Investors
79.76% Public Companies and
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