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NYSE · JHX

James Hardie Industries plc

Basic Materials · Construction Materials

$31.04

Up+$0.15 (+0.49%)

Updated Aug 15, 2026, 9:16 PM

SID Score

7.9/10

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 – $31.36
Volume
5.25M
Avg. volume
6.54M

Price performance

JHX price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

JHX closed at $31.04 after 21 trading sessions, up 20.22% for the selected period.

Last close
$31.04
Period change
+20.22%
Period low
$24.78
Period high
$31.08
Daily close
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JHX OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Aug 14, 2026$30.93$31.30$30.67$31.045.25M
Aug 13, 2026$30.84$31.355$30.63$30.894.79M
Aug 12, 2026$31.21$31.24$30.35$30.865.45M
Aug 11, 2026$30.68$31.17$30.50$31.085.26M
Aug 10, 2026$30.63$30.985$30.285$30.436.3M
Aug 7, 2026$29.93$30.735$29.59$30.2312.18M
Aug 6, 2026$28.37$28.65$27.85$28.0010.51M
Aug 5, 2026$28.37$28.61$28.165$28.3611M
Aug 4, 2026$27.86$28.41$27.44$28.367.37M
Aug 3, 2026$27.00$27.7989$26.80$27.677.38M
Jul 31, 2026$26.62$26.76$25.825$26.295.7M
Jul 30, 2026$26.40$26.63$25.82$26.475.68M
Jul 29, 2026$26.40$26.835$25.945$26.1910.65M
Jul 28, 2026$26.87$27.49$26.71$26.898.35M
Jul 27, 2026$27.02$27.25$26.395$26.665.3M
Jul 24, 2026$26.21$26.54$25.51$26.5410.25M
Jul 23, 2026$25.59$26.225$25.18$25.8612.93M
Jul 22, 2026$24.85$25.26$24.575$24.786.23M
Jul 21, 2026$25.38$25.38$24.425$24.909.6M
Jul 20, 2026$25.87$25.935$24.97$24.984.49M
Jul 17, 2026$25.89$26.805$25.75$25.826.19M

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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
Jun 18, 2026MACQUARIE RESEARCHOutperform
Jun 3, 2026JEFFERIESBuy
May 19, 2026E&PNeutral
Mar 3, 2026JEFFERIESBuy
Feb 25, 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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