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

Company Overview

James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) is a global manufacturer of high-performance fiber cement building products. The company specializes in exterior cladding, trim and soffit, as well as interior backerboard solutions designed for residential and commercial construction. By combining cement, sand and cellulose fibers, James Hardie produces durable, low-maintenance materials that resist moisture, fire and termite damage, catering to builders, contractors and homeowners through a network of distributors and retail channels.

The company’s flagship products include Hardie® Plank® and Hardie® Panel® siding systems, Hardie® BackerBoard® for tile applications, and a range of architectural trim solutions. These offerings are marketed under well-known brands such as Hardie®Fiber™ and Hardie®Panel®, with extended lines in select regions. James Hardie continually invests in research and development to expand its product portfolio, focusing on sustainability and innovations that improve installation efficiency and enhance building performance.

Founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 1888 by namesake James Hardie, the business began as a brick‐making enterprise and later pioneered fiber cement manufacturing in the 20th century. In 2001, the company structure was reorganized under an Ireland-incorporated parent to better manage its growing international operations. Today, James Hardie operates over 30 manufacturing plants across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, with additional sales offices in Asia, reflecting its commitment to serving major construction markets worldwide.

Leadership at James Hardie is anchored by President and Chief Executive Officer Albert Manifold, who has guided the company’s global growth initiatives, and Chairman Paul Ormond, who oversees corporate governance and strategic planning. Together, the management team focuses on strengthening supply chains, enhancing product quality and driving long-term shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and customer-driven innovation.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $21.51 to $22.14
• 50-Day Range: $18.25 to $29.71
• 52-Week Range: $17.85 to $37.77
• Volume: 2.22 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.69 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.34 billion
• P/E Ratio: 28.19
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $32.39
• Consensus Rating: Buy

James Hardie Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

James Hardie Industries scored higher than 78% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 54th out of 104 stocks in the construction sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

James Hardie Industries has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

James Hardie Industries has a consensus price target of $32.39, representing about 46.9% upside from its current price of $22.06.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

James Hardie Industries has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.11%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for James Hardie Industries are expected to grow by 15.11% in the coming year, from $1.39 to $1.60 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of James Hardie Industries is 28.64, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 233.33.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of James Hardie Industries is 28.64, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 17.16.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

James Hardie Industries has a PEG Ratio of 12.60. 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 4.38. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.38% 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 1.7, 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 increased by 0.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

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.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of James Hardie Industries is 27.27%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, James Hardie Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.12% next year. This indicates that James Hardie Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.38% 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 1.7, 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 increased by 0.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.67

News Sentiment

James Hardie Industries has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 29 news articles for James Hardie Industries this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 11 people have searched for JHX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -35% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added James Hardie Industries to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

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 7.96% of the stock of James Hardie Industries is held by institutions.

JHX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JHX shares performed this year?

James Hardie Industries' stock was trading at $30.81 at the beginning of the year. Since then, JHX shares have decreased by 28.4% and is now trading at $22.0550.

How were James Hardie Industries' earnings last quarter?

James Hardie Industries PLC. (NYSE:JHX) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 19th. The construction company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.07. The business's quarterly revenue was down 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does James Hardie Industries have any subsidiaries?

James Hardie Industries subsidiaries include these companies: Fermacell.

Who are James Hardie Industries' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of James Hardie Industries include Gradient Investments LLC (0.17%), Voya Investment Management LLC and AdvisorNet Financial Inc.

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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of James Hardie Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that James Hardie Industries investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AUO (AUOTY) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/19/2025
• Today: 10/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/18/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Construction
• Industry: BLDG&CONST - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Construction Materials
• Current Symbol: NYSE:JHX
• CIK: 1159152
• Web: www.ir.jameshardie.com.au
• Phone: (531) 411-6924
• Fax: 353-1479-1128
• Employees: 5,860
• Year Founded: 1888

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for James Hardie Industries: $32.39
• High Price Target: $55.00
• Low Price Target: $25.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +47.8%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.77
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 28.45
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.76
• P/E Growth: 12.6
• Net Income: $424 million
• Net Margins: 8.75%
• Pretax Margin: 13.24%
• Return on Equity: 27.95%
• Return on Assets: 10.84%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.12
• Current Ratio: 3.76
• Quick Ratio: 3.31

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.88 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.43
• Cash Flow: $2.01 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.92
• Book Value: $5.03 per share
• Price / Book: 4.36

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 429,860,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $9.42 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.79