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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)7.20M
Market Cap
$14.96B
Enterprise Value$15.32K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$542.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)118.2
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding580,336,800
10 Day Avg. Volume4,882,172
30 Day Avg. Volume7,197,451
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$31.00Price Target Upside42.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Brand & Large TAMA large addressable market and strengthening brand metrics underpin durable demand and specification pull. High brand momentum and sample/order trends support long-term share gains in both new construction and repair-and-remodel, enabling pricing power and sustained volume expansion over multiple cycles.
Synergy-driven Margin ImprovementRealized commercial and cost synergies from the AZEK integration are structural drivers of margin recovery. Recurring commercial wins, plant rationalization and procurement gains can sustainably lower unit costs and lift gross margins, improving long-term profitability if execution continues on current trajectory.
Stronger Cash Generation TargetsManagement's explicit EBITDA and free cash flow targets, backed by synergy and operating initiatives, imply materially higher cash conversion capacity. If realized, greater recurring FCF strengthens liquidity, supports deleveraging, and funds reinvestment—durable improvements in financial flexibility and balance sheet repair.
Bears Say
Sharp Margin DeteriorationA pronounced collapse in net margin signals structural earnings quality issues: higher input costs, integration expense or non-operating items eroded profit despite revenue growth. Persistent margin weakness would reduce internal cash generation and raise the bar for synergy-driven recovery to restore sustainable returns.
Material Increase In Absolute LeverageThe large jump in absolute debt materially increases interest and refinancing exposure. Even with debt/equity under 1.0, the scale of leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises coverage risk if margins stay pressured, and constrains strategic optionality until cash flow and profitability sustainably recover.
Weakened Cash ConversionLower operating cash flow and FCF imply less internal funding for capex, integration and debt service. Prior-year FCF benefited from nonrecurring items, so the underlying drop highlights execution risk: failure to restore robust cash conversion limits the firm's ability to deleverage and makes targets contingent on flawless synergy delivery.
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 $14.96B.
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 24 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 0.3.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie Industries PLC have?
James Hardie Industries PLC has 580,336,800 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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James Hardie Industries PLC Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$31.00 (42.53% Upside)
$31.00 (42.53% 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 ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.37%
12-Months-Change
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$31.00
▲(42.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.41% Insiders
12.45% Mutual Funds
0.05% Other Institutional Investors
85.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors