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NYSE : JHX

James Hardie Industries

$25.13
0.995+4.12%
Open: 1:48 PM
66.35
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Stock Price Today

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) stock surged +4.12%, trading at $25.13 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $24.13. The stock opened at $25.00, fluctuating between $24.97 and $25.35 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

24.13
Prev. Close
14.58B
Market Cap
24.965
Day Low
132.24
P/E Ratio
0.19
EPS (TTM)
1.02
Cash Flow per Share
25
Open
580.31M
Number of Shares
25.35
Day High
99.56%
Free Float in %
4.34
Book Value
5.16M
Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Jun 12, 202623.6824.4023.5424.136.87M
Jun 11, 202622.1123.9122.1123.899.33M
Jun 10, 202623.1723.3622.0022.015.99M
Jun 09, 202622.8123.3622.3923.2310.46M
Jun 08, 202622.5222.6822.1222.497.11M
Jun 05, 202622.9023.2122.3522.667.91M
Jun 04, 202623.3423.7023.1523.395.14M
Jun 03, 202622.8623.2622.8023.153.99M
Jun 01, 202623.0123.2722.4322.939.36M
May 29, 202622.8723.3922.7723.287.27M
May 28, 202622.2823.2022.1222.978.36M
May 27, 202622.0223.0521.8222.7711.42M
May 26, 202621.0221.6920.9121.4810.5M
May 22, 202620.6520.9620.3120.765.27M
May 21, 202620.1720.9019.7520.8110.52M
May 20, 202618.8120.6418.5120.5917.64M
May 19, 202619.1819.3218.5618.6211.04M
May 18, 202618.9820.1018.8219.828.5M
May 15, 202619.0519.5518.7119.279.64M
May 14, 202620.0620.1019.5719.685.85M

Contact Details

About Company

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

Company Information

Employees5679
Beta1.01
Sales or Revenue$4.84B
5Y Sales Change%0.362%
Fiscal Year EndsMarch
SectorBasic Materials
IndustryConstruction Materials

Company Overview

James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:JHX) closed at $25.27 USD, gaining $1.14 (4.75%) from the previous close of $24.13. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $16.46 and $29.83. With a market capitalization of about $14.67 billion, James Hardie Industries plc is classified as a large-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.04). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 7.40 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Dublin, None, James Hardie Industries plc operates in the Basic Materials sector and the Construction Materials industry. Led by CEO Aaron Erter, the company employs approximately 5,679 people and listed since October 22, 2001. James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) operates as a prominent global producer and supplier of construction materials, focusing on fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement-bonded solutions.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 1.63%, SMA50 7.81%, SMA200 8.47%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 55.72 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.83 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -24.61% below its high and over 50.73% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 7.94 million shares is in line with the 3-month average of 7.43 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

James Hardie Industries plc trades at a P/E ratio of 125.71, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.9 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.03 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 68.99, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

James Hardie Industries plc last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $8.82. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

James Hardie Industries plc generated EPS of $0.27 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 12.45%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 2.05% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.30. The next quarter is forecast at $0.30. Next year's EPS is expected at $7.49. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 5 Strong Buy ratings, 4 Buy ratings, 4 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $34.00 to $21.00. The high target offers 40.9% upside. The low target suggests -12.97% downside. The mean target is $26.54. This offers 9.99% upside. James Hardie Industries plc earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended May 19, 2026, missed forecasts by 3.45%. The prior quarter beat by 4.35%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 2.86% in February 18, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

James Hardie Industries plc has 429.81 million shares outstanding. The public float is 428.10 million shares, elevated short interest at 0.01% of float. This equals 30.59 thousand shares. The short ratio is 0.27 days. Institutional investors hold 20.51% of the float. Insiders own 0.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) stock price?
James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) stock price is $25.13 in the last trading session. During the trading session, JHX stock reached the peak price of $25.35 while $24.97 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in JHX stock occurred in the recent session was 4.12% while the dollar amount for the price change in JHX stock was $1.00.
JHX's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed JHX is part of Construction Materials industry that operates in the broader Basic Materials sector. James Hardie Industries plc designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of JHX?
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How JHX did perform over past 52-week?
JHX's closing price is 46.6% higher than its 52-week low of $16.46 where as its distance from 52-week high of $29.83 is -19.11%.
How many employees does JHX have?
Number of JHX employees currently stands at 5,679.
Link for JHX official website?
Official Website of JHX is: https://www.jameshardie.com.au
How do I contact JHX?
JHX could be contacted at phone 353 141 16924 and can also be accessed through its website. JHX operates from Europa House, Dublin, 2, Ireland.
How many shares of JHX are traded daily?
JHX stock volume for the day was 5.16M shares. The average number of JHX shares traded daily for last 3 months was 7.4M.
What is the market cap of JHX currently?
The market value of JHX currently stands at $14.58B with its latest stock price at $25.13 and 580.31M of its shares outstanding.
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