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NYSE · JHX

James Hardie Industries plc

Basic Materials · Construction Materials

$26.45

Down-$0.23 (-0.85%)

Updated Oct 21, 2026, 3:00 PM

SID Score

7.3/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

56/100

Neutral

Market cap
11.78B
P/E ratio
26.42
Dividend yield
0.00%
52-week range
$17.36 – $31.43
Volume
6.77M
Avg. volume
6.54M

Price performance · JHX

JHX price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 20, 2026

JHX closed at $26.45 after 21 trading sessions, down 3.26% for the selected period.

Last close
$26.45
Period change
-3.26%
Period low
$24.58
Period high
$27.34
Daily close
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JHX OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 20, 2026$25.75$26.58$25.71$26.456.77M
Oct 19, 2026$25.95$26.00$25.51$25.556.43M
Oct 16, 2026$26.13$26.515$25.55$25.827.13M
Oct 15, 2026$24.85$26.035$24.85$25.908.95M
Oct 14, 2026$24.35$24.70$23.735$24.588.82M
Oct 13, 2026$24.79$25.085$24.42$24.675.68M
Oct 12, 2026$24.98$25.27$24.745$24.765.1M
Oct 9, 2026$25.21$25.26$24.555$25.125.55M
Oct 8, 2026$23.92$25.185$23.92$25.157.26M
Oct 7, 2026$25.13$25.13$24.44$24.6110.66M
Oct 6, 2026$25.42$25.865$25.24$25.537.81M
Oct 5, 2026$24.85$25.41$24.69$25.205.99M
Oct 2, 2026$25.50$25.64$24.95$24.996.28M
Oct 1, 2026$24.77$25.35$24.505$25.206.7M
Sep 30, 2026$25.28$25.78$25.22$25.318.76M
Sep 29, 2026$25.40$25.84$24.62$25.1010.92M
Sep 28, 2026$25.285$26.145$25.135$25.3914.99M
Sep 25, 2026$26.35$26.39$25.695$26.108.23M
Sep 24, 2026$26.68$26.81$25.6701$26.1012.02M
Sep 23, 2026$26.98$27.44$26.66$26.8510.56M
Sep 22, 2026$26.64$27.375$26.59$27.3416.33M

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Overview

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Company profile

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. Following the Azek acquisition in 2025, it also produces wooden composite decking materials, siding trims, and accessories for outdoor areas including stair and deck railing. Businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, make up the rest of earnings.

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Consensus
Buy
Average target
$33.00
Implied upside
—
Analysts
17
JHX recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Sep 17, 2026E&PNeutral—
Sep 16, 2026JEFFERIESBuy—
Aug 10, 2026MACQUARIE RESEARCHOutperform—
Jun 19, 2026MACQUARIE RESEARCHOutperform—
Jun 18, 2026MACQUARIE RESEARCHOutperform—
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Yahoo · Feb 18, 2026

Fiber Cement Industry Report 2026: A $26.76 Billion Market by 2030 with James Hardie and Etex Group Leading

The global fiber cement market, valued at US$18.73 billion in 2024, is projected to reach US$26.76 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.16% during 2025-2030. Fiber cement, a sustainable building material composed of cement and cellulose fibers, offers durability, fire resistance, and minimal maintenance, ideal for roofing and siding. The market's expansion is driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly, low-maintenance construction materials, particularly in regions like Asia Pacific and Nor

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