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JHX
$26.54+0.68 (+2.63%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
James Hardie Industries plc engages in the manufacture and sale of fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement bonded boards in the United States, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand.
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The Narrative
James Hardie Industries plc in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $26.54 with a market capitalization of $14.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $30.18 (7 analysts), implying a +13.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 11% below its 52-week high of $29.83, remaining 21.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 3/9 flags weak fundamentals. The Whystock Score of 75/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +13.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.40B↑ | $1.24B↓ | $1.29B↑ | $899.90M↓ | $971.50M |
| Gross Profit | $523.40M↑ | $448.20M↑ | $421.10M↑ | $336.90M↓ | $372.80M |
| Operating Income | $217.40M↑ | $181.90M↑ | $154.50M↓ | $168.70M↓ | $208.60M |
| Net Income | $28.50M↓ | $68.70M↑ | -$55.80M↓ | $62.60M↑ | $43.60M |
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Fundamentals
James Hardie Industries plc engages in the manufacture and sale of fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement bonded boards in the United States, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. It operates in three segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$14.83B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
1.62%
Volume
Today's trading volume
8.37M
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