Should I buy or sell James Hardie Industries stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for James Hardie Industries in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" JHX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in JHX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View JHX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

How have JHX shares performed in 2023?

James Hardie Industries' stock was trading at $17.94 at the beginning of the year. Since then, JHX stock has increased by 82.9% and is now trading at $32.81. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting James Hardie Industries?

James Hardie Industries saw a decrease in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 19,000 shares, a decrease of 12.4% from the October 31st total of 21,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 54,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days. View James Hardie Industries' Short Interest .

When is James Hardie Industries' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 12th 2024. View our JHX earnings forecast .

How were James Hardie Industries' earnings last quarter?

James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:JHX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 7th. The construction company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.41. The construction company earned $998.80 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $976.33 million. James Hardie Industries had a net margin of 13.16% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.62%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.39 earnings per share.

What ETF holds James Hardie Industries' stock ?

R3 Global Dividend Growth ETF holds 4,271 shares of JHX stock, representing 1.28% of its portfolio.

What other stocks do shareholders of James Hardie Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other James Hardie Industries investors own include General Mills (GIS) , General Motors (GM) , International Business Machines (IBM) , Marathon Petroleum (MPC) , Pfizer (PFE) , Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) , Actinium Pharmaceuticals (ATNM) and BCE (BCE) .

Who are James Hardie Industries' major shareholders?

James Hardie Industries' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Morgan Stanley (0.50%), Northern Trust Corp (0.05%), FMR LLC (0.03%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.03%), Creative Planning (0.01%) and Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC (0.01%).

How do I buy shares of James Hardie Industries?

Shares of JHX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does James Hardie Industries have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of James Hardie Industries: Fermacell. Read More

James Hardie Industries Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:JHX)

$32.81

+0.66 (+2.05%)

(As of 12/1/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $32.18
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$32.81
50-Day Range: $24.44
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$32.81
52-Week Range: $17.25
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Volume: 52,321 shs
Average Volume: 72,967 shs
Market Capitalization: $14.36 billion

P/E Ratio: 29.83
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: N/A

James Hardie Industries MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.00% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.55
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 4.46%
From $1.57 to $1.64 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.76 out of 5 stars

Construction Sector

72nd out of 93 stocks

Concrete Products, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

1st out of 1 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for James Hardie Industries.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.00% of the outstanding shares of James Hardie Industries have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
James Hardie Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in James Hardie Industries has recently decreased by 12.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
James Hardie Industries does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
James Hardie Industries does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for JHX.

3.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
James Hardie Industries has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Construction companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for James Hardie Industries this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
4 people have searched for JHX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
8 people have added James Hardie Industries to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, James Hardie Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 1.49% of the stock of James Hardie Industries is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for James Hardie Industries are expected to grow by 4.46% in the coming year, from $1.57 to $1.64 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of James Hardie Industries is 29.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 110.20.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of James Hardie Industries is 29.83, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 15.32.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
James Hardie Industries has a PEG Ratio of 2.29. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
James Hardie Industries has a P/B Ratio of 8.04. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About James Hardie Industries Stock (NYSE:JHX)

James Hardie Industries plc 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, and the Philippines. The company operates through North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products segments. It offers fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories; and various fiber cement products for a range of applications, including external cladding, internal walls, ceilings, floors, soffits, fences, and facades. The company also provides fiber gypsum and cement-bonded boards for use in the timber frame construction, dry lining, DIY, and structural fire protection applications. Its products are used in residential repair and remodel, and commercial and residential new construction markets James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

JHX Stock Price History

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JHX Stock News Headlines

November 27, 2023 | msn.com

James Hardie Industries plc - ADR (JHX) Price Target Increased by 9.91% to 36.12

November 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) Stock Price Down 2.1%

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James Hardie Industries: Strategy And Market Share Gains Keep Us Bullish

November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is James Hardie Industries (JHX) Outperforming Other Construction Stocks This Year?

November 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of James Hardie Industries' (ASX:JHX) Recent Growth In Returns

November 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:JHX) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

November 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

James Hardie Industries earnings preview: what to expect

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James Hardie (JHX) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

October 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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October 15, 2023 | afr.com

News Corp, James Hardie spinner takes Eat, Pray, Love retirement

October 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

James Hardie Industries To Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on 8 November 2023

September 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here’s Why James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Rose in Q2

August 19, 2023 | msn.com

James Hardie Industries: Margin Expansion In Key Regions

August 15, 2023 | msn.com

Are Construction Stocks Lagging James Hardie Industries (JHX) This Year?

August 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Are Construction Stocks Lagging James Hardie Industries (JHX) This Year?

August 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Jarden Sticks to Their Buy Rating for James Hardie (JHIUF)

August 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Citi Remains a Buy on James Hardie (JHIUF)

August 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

James Hardie Industries PLC: A High-Performing Giant in the Building Materials Industry

August 8, 2023 | msn.com

James Hardie reports FQ1 earnings; initiates Q2 and reaffirms FY23 outlook

August 8, 2023 | afr.com

James Hardie hikes prices 12pc, renovators holding off

August 8, 2023 | fool.com.au

James Hardie share price leaps 13% on record quarterly earnings

August 7, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

James Hardie Industries plc 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

August 7, 2023 | businesswire.com

James Hardie Industries Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

July 17, 2023 | businesswire.com

James Hardie Industries To Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on 8 August 2023

July 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is James Hardie Industries (JHX) Stock Outpacing Its Construction Peers This Year?

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/07/2023
Today: 12/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/12/2024
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Concrete products, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Construction
Current Symbol: NYSE:JHX
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1159152
Web: www.ir.jameshardie.com.au
Phone: (531) 411-6924
Fax: 353-1479-1128
Employees: 5,473
Year Founded: 1888

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.10
Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.83
Forward P/E Ratio: 20.90
P/E Growth: 2.29
Net Income: $512 million
Net Margins: 13.16%
Pretax Margin: 19.55%
Return on Equity: 37.62%
Return on Assets: 14.21%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.54
Current Ratio: 1.70
Quick Ratio: 1.26

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $3.78 billion
Price / Sales: 3.80
Cash Flow: $1.76 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 18.64
Book Value: $4.08 per share
Price / Book: 8.04

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 437,770,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $14.36 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.53

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Key Executives

Mr. Aaron M. Erter (Age 49)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $2.71M
Mr. Ryan Kilcullen B.Sc. (Age 42)
M.Sc., MS, Executive Vice President of Global Operations
Comp: $621.37k
Dr. Joe Liu (Age 60)
Chief Technology Officer
Comp: $591.02k
Mr. Sean Gadd B.E. (Age 50)
BEng, M.B.A., President of North America
Comp: $912.63k
Mr. Jason Miele BA (Age 46)
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Comp: $1.09M
Ms. Rachel Wilson (Age 51)
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. James Johnson II (Age 51)
Chief Information Officer
Mr. James Brennan-Chong
Director of Investor Relations & Market Intelligence
Mr. Timothy A. Beastrom B.A. (Age 56)
J.D., Chief Legal Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Joel Wasserman (Age 61)
Vice President of Corporate Communications & Global Brand Management

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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JHX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell James Hardie Industries stock right now?: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for James Hardie Industries in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" JHX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in JHX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View JHX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
How have JHX shares performed in 2023?: James Hardie Industries' stock was trading at $17.94 at the beginning of the year. Since then, JHX stock has increased by 82.9% and is now trading at $32.81.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting James Hardie Industries?: James Hardie Industries saw a decrease in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 19,000 shares, a decrease of 12.4% from the October 31st total of 21,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 54,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.
View James Hardie Industries' Short Interest.
When is James Hardie Industries' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 12th 2024.
View our JHX earnings forecast.
How were James Hardie Industries' earnings last quarter?: James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:JHX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 7th. The construction company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.41. The construction company earned $998.80 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $976.33 million. James Hardie Industries had a net margin of 13.16% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.62%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.39 earnings per share.
What ETF holds James Hardie Industries' stock ?: R3 Global Dividend Growth ETF holds 4,271 shares of JHX stock, representing 1.28% of its portfolio.

What other stocks do shareholders of James Hardie Industries own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other James Hardie Industries investors own include General Mills (GIS), General Motors (GM), International Business Machines (IBM), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Pfizer (PFE), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), Actinium Pharmaceuticals (ATNM) and BCE (BCE).
Who are James Hardie Industries' major shareholders?: James Hardie Industries' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Morgan Stanley (0.50%), Northern Trust Corp (0.05%), FMR LLC (0.03%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.03%), Creative Planning (0.01%) and Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC (0.01%).
How do I buy shares of James Hardie Industries?: Shares of JHX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does James Hardie Industries have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of James Hardie Industries: Fermacell.
Read More

This page (NYSE:JHX) was last updated on 12/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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