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James Hardie Industries

23.74 USD
+0.02
0.08%
At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
0.08%
5 days
0.81%
1 month
0.76%
3 months
-30.36%
6 months
-27.40%
Year to date
-22.57%
1 year
-31.19%
5 years
63.16%
10 years
105.54%
 

About: James Hardie is a manufacturer of fiber cement-based building products, selling primarily to the residential construction industry. North America is the primary geography, generating about 80% of group earnings. Here, it is the largest manufacturer of fiber cement, which is mainly used for exterior siding on houses. Businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, make up the rest of earnings.

Employees: 5,679

0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

14% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 57 | Existing positions reduced: 50

10% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 20

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 147 [Q3] → 148 (+1) [Q4]

0.11% more ownership

Funds ownership: 1.84% [Q3] → 1.96% (+0.11%) [Q4]

18% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $317M [Q3] → $259M (-$58M) [Q4]

61% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $12K | Put options by funds: $31K

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for JHX.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about JHX published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
James Hardie Building Products Inc. Announces Exclusive Product Deal with Three Subsidiaries of Daiwa House USA Holdings Inc.
- The largest home siding company in North America inks exclusive siding and trim supplier for Stanley Martin, CastleRock, and Trumark CHICAGO , April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX),  the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, today announced a landmark multi-year exclusive agreement with three subsidiaries of Daiwa House USA Holdings Inc. (Daiwa House USA): Stanley Martin Homes, CastleRock Communities, and Trumark Homes. Under this agreement, James Hardie will provide its renowned Hardie® siding and trim products for new housing developments across their combined national footprint.
James Hardie Building Products Inc. Announces Exclusive Product Deal with Three Subsidiaries of Daiwa House USA Holdings Inc.
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Reuters
3 days ago
Australian stock exchange orders review of M&A rules after James Hardie backlash
The Australian Securities Exchange said on Monday it will review shareholder approval requirements for large corporate buyouts by listed companies, after investors questioned James Hardie Industries' $8.75 billion deal for U.S. builder AZEK.
Australian stock exchange orders review of M&A rules after James Hardie backlash
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PRNewsWire
1 week ago
James Hardie Debuts Hardie™ Designer, Powered by Hover's AI Technology
First-of-its-kind experience on JamesHardie.com transforms home exterior renovation planning with photorealistic, real-time designs of Hardie ®  products on user's actual homes CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO , April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) and the #1 brand of siding in North America*, and Hover, a leader in 3D property technology, today announced the launch of Hardie™ Designer, an AI design tool powered by Hover. James Hardie is the first siding manufacturer to adopt Hover's flagship design product, making it easier than ever for homeowners to see design possibilities with actual Hardie® products in a matter of seconds, using only a single photo of their home.
James Hardie Debuts Hardie™ Designer, Powered by Hover's AI Technology
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Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
CODYY or JHX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in Building Products - Miscellaneous stocks are likely familiar with Compagnie de Saint-Gobain - Unsponsored ADR (CODYY) and James Hardie (JHX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
CODYY or JHX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
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Reuters
1 week ago
Investors seeks review of Australia's listing rules, say James Hardie-AZEK deal to hurt
A group of investors has called for a review of Australia's listing rules, claiming it was "unreasonable" that companies were allowed to issue a large amount of shares to fund their acquisitions without a shareholder vote.
Investors seeks review of Australia's listing rules, say James Hardie-AZEK deal to hurt
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Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
CODYY vs. JHX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Building Products - Miscellaneous sector might want to consider either Compagnie de Saint-Gobain - Unsponsored ADR (CODYY) or James Hardie (JHX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
CODYY vs. JHX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Positive
Benzinga
1 month ago
Top 3 Materials Stocks That May Rocket Higher This Quarter
The most oversold stocks in the materials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
Top 3 Materials Stocks That May Rocket Higher This Quarter
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The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Why Shares in This Housing Market Products Company Crashed This Week
Shares in fiber cement siding company James Hardie Industries (JHX 2.56%) declined by 15.8% in the week to Friday morning. There's no doubt why the move occurred; the announcement of an agreement to combine with outdoor decking company Azek (AZEK 1.93%) on Monday sent the shares sharply lower.
Why Shares in This Housing Market Products Company Crashed This Week
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Business Wire
1 month ago
AZEK INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of AZEK Company Inc. - AZEK
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) to James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of AZEK will receive $26.45 in cash and 1.0340 ordinary shares of James Hardie for each share of AZEK that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this considera.
AZEK INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of AZEK Company Inc. - AZEK
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PRNewsWire
1 month ago
ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of The AZEK Company Inc.
NEW YORK , March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX). Stockholders will receive $26.45 and 1.0340 shares of James Hardie common stock for each share of The AZEK Company stock that they hold.
ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of The AZEK Company Inc.
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