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JHX · James Hardie Industries plc.

Building MaterialsIrelandAnalyst view: Strong Buy

$26.02

-0.50% last session

End-of-day data · close of 2026-10-26

Mildly bullish3 bullish · 1 bearish technical signals
Consensus: Strong Buy (1.10 from 9 analysts)
To mean target: +31.9%

Market cap

$15B

Enterprise value

$19B

Trailing P/E

104.6

Forward P/E

16.6

Dividend yield

0.0%

Beta

1.06

Avg volume

9M

Employees

8K

Daily Change %

-0.50%

5 Days Change

2.79%

10 Days Change

7.58%

30 Days Change

-1.15%

60 Days Change

-12.12%

Month to Day Change

5.32%

Year to Day Change

27.90%

Analyst Outlook

Consensus ratingStrong Buy
Recommendation mean (1–5)1.10
Covering analysts9
Mean price target$34.50
Low price target$31.00
Upside to mean target+31.9%

Analyst estimates change daily — follow the shifts on the Estimate Trends page.

Technical Analysis

RSI (14)49.4
50-day MA$27.29
200-day MA$24.28
Price vs 50-day MA-4.7%
Price vs 200-day MA+7.2%
MACD histogram0.24
Volume vs 3-month avg0.4×
52w low $16.6952w high $31.08

Analyst sentiment over time — JHX

Rec Mean (blue, left — higher = more bullish) vs. price targets (right).

Investment Bank Ratings as of 2026-10-13

Latest call per bank · past 12 months

Citigroup

Neutral

$0.00

-100.0% vs price
Downgrade · 2026-09-28

Barclays

Overweight

$35.00

+33.8% vs price
▲ raised from $26.00Upgrade · 2026-08-10

Recent rating actions

DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
2026-10-13BairdMaintainsOutperform$34.00 → $32.00
2026-10-06Melius ResearchInitiatesBuy$0.00 → $36.00
2026-09-28CitigroupDowngradeBuy → Neutral$0.00
2026-09-16OppenheimerReiteratesOutperform$36.00
2026-09-14Loop CapitalInitiatesBuy$0.00 → $35.00
2026-08-10BarclaysUpgradeEqual-Weight → Overweight$26.00 → $35.00
2026-08-07Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$33.00 → $34.00
2026-08-07OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$32.00 → $36.00

Ratings and price targets are the published opinions of the issuing banks, compiled from Yahoo Finance rating actions — not investment advice.

Signal Summary as of 2026-10-26

  • neutral: RSI (14): RSI is 49 — neutral momentum, neither overbought nor oversold.
  • bearish: Price vs 50-day MA: Trading 4.7% below the 50-day MA ($27.29).
  • bullish: Price vs 200-day MA: Trading 7.2% above the 200-day MA ($24.28).
  • bullish: MA cross: The 50-day MA sits above the 200-day MA (golden-cross regime) — the longer-term trend points up.
  • bullish: MACD (12,26,9): MACD histogram is positive (+0.24) — short-term momentum is improving.
  • neutral: 52-week range: Price sits between the 52-week low ($16.69) and high ($31.08).

JHX Price Chart

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Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)$5.0B
EBITDA$1.0B
Free cash flow$2.0B
Operating cash flow$1.0B
Book value / share$11.27
Net Debt / EBITDA2.9
WACC10.0%
Revenue growth64.00%
Earnings growth23.00%

About James Hardie Industries plc.

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 through four segments: Siding & Trim, Deck, Rail & Accessories, Australia & New Zealand, and Europe. The Siding & Trim segment manufactures fiber cement and PVC siding and trim products, mouldings, interior linings, and accessories under brands such as Hardie, AZEK Exteriors, and Versatex are used in both residential new construction and repair and remodel applications. The Deck, Rail & Accessories segment produces decking, railing, cladding, pergolas, cabanas, and related accessories, including wood-alternative decking and railing solutions offered under the TimberTech, ULTRALOX, and INTEX brands, as well as functional and decorative outdoor accessories, including drink rails, structural mounting posts, lighting systems and gate kits; and adjustable louvered pergola systems through StruXure. The Australia & New Zealand segment manufactures and sells fiber cement products for residential and commercial applications, including exterior cladding, interior wall linings, flooring, eaves and soffits, and façade systems, primarily under the Hardie brand. The Europe segment produces fiber gypsum products and cement-bonded boards under the fermacell brand, and fiber cement products under the Hardie brand, serving residential and commercial repair, remodel, and new construction markets. The company offers its products through a network of specialty building products distributors, lumberyards, and home improvement retailers to builder's merchants, remodelers, DIY stores, and professional contractors. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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