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James Hardie Industries

23.87 USD
-0.86
3.48%
At close May 21, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
23.49
-0.38
1.59%
1 day
-3.48%
5 days
-5.35%
1 month
9.50%
3 months
-24.68%
6 months
-31.66%
Year to date
-22.15%
1 year
-22.98%
5 years
52.52%
10 years
78.80%
 

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 7,245 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

222% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $259M [Q4 2024] → $834M (+$575M) [Q1 2025]

117% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.47M | Put options by funds: $1.14M

71% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 65 | Existing positions reduced: 38

52% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 38 | Existing positions closed: 25

6.27% more ownership

Funds ownership: 1.96% [Q4 2024] → 8.23% (+6.27%) [Q1 2025]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 148 [Q4 2024] → 155 (+7) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$35
47%
upside
Avg. target
$35
47%
upside
High target
$35
47%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
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Truist Securities
Keith Hughes
47%upside
$35
Buy
Maintained
21 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 14 articles about JHX published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
20 hours ago
CODYY or JHX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
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 offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
CODYY or JHX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
The Motley Fool
20 hours ago
James Hardie Delivers Strong Q4 Results
James Hardie Industries (JHX -2.79%) reported fourth quarter and full-year results for fiscal 2025 on May 20, posting $2.9 billion in North America sales, a $1 billion EBITDA, and a 35% EBITDA margin.
James Hardie Delivers Strong Q4 Results
Negative
Proactive Investors
1 day ago
James Hardie shares tumble as net profit falls 17%, outlook dims on tariff risks
James Hardie Industries plc shares dropped on Wednesday after the building materials manufacturer posted a 17% decline in annual net profit, with cautious guidance adding to investor unease over its proposed $14 billion takeover of US-based AZEK Company. The company reported net profit attributable to shareholders of US$424 million for the 2025 financial year, down from US$510.2 million the prior year, while revenue slipped 1% to US$3.88 billion.
James Hardie shares tumble as net profit falls 17%, outlook dims on tariff risks
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:JHX ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 20, 2025 6:00 PM ET Company Participants Joe Ahlersmeyer - VP of IR Aaron Erter - CEO Rachel Wilson - CFO Conference Call Participants Harry Saunders - E&P Matthew McKellar - RBC Capital Markets Shaurya Visen - Bank of America Securities Keith Chau - MST Financial Keith Hughes - Truist Securities Will Wilson - UBS Securities Brook Campbell-Crawford - Barrenjoey Pty Ltd Andrew Scott - Morgan Stanley Operator Welcome to the James Hardie Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. After prepared remarks by management, there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
James Hardie (JHX) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript
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James Hardie (JHX) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript
Neutral
Business Wire
1 day ago
James Hardie Achieves FY25 Guidance Issues FY26 Guidance for Organic Sales and Adjusted EBITDA Growth
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--James Hardie Industries plc (ASX / NYSE: JHX) ("James Hardie" or the "Company"), a leader in providing high performance, low maintenance building products and solutions, and a company inspiring how communities design build and grow, today announced results for its fourth quarter ending March 31, 2025. Speaking to the results, Aaron Erter, CEO said, "We delivered solid business and financial results in the fourth quarter, and our FY25 performance reflects our commitment.
James Hardie Achieves FY25 Guidance Issues FY26 Guidance for Organic Sales and Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
James Hardie Building Products Inc. Announces Expanded Product Deal with Davidson Homes
- The #1 brand of siding in North America* becomes preferred siding and trim supplier for Davidson Homes - CHICAGO , May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) (NYSE: JHX) and the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, today announced a groundbreaking three-year exclusive agreement with Davidson Homes . Under this deal, James Hardie will provide its renowned Hardie® siding and trim products for new housing developments by Davidson Homes in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
James Hardie Building Products Inc. Announces Expanded Product Deal with Davidson Homes
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook James Hardie (JHX)
James Hardie (JHX) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook James Hardie (JHX)
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
James Hardie Building Products Inc. Announces Exclusive Agreement with McKinley Homes
– The #1 brand of siding in North America* to supply Hardie® siding and trim for all new McKinley Homes developments – CHICAGO , May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), the North American leader in fiber cement siding and exterior solutions and a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX), today announced a new three-year exclusive agreement with McKinley Homes, one of the top new construction developers in the Southeastern United States. Under the terms of the deal, James Hardie will supply its Hardie® siding and trim products for all new McKinley Homes residential communities across Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina.
James Hardie Building Products Inc. Announces Exclusive Agreement with McKinley Homes
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
CODYY or JHX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Building Products - Miscellaneous stocks have likely encountered both Compagnie de Saint-Gobain - Unsponsored ADR (CODYY) and James Hardie (JHX). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
CODYY or JHX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
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