JHX Stock James Hardie Industries plc
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-16 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Strong momentum and category leadership offer upside as housing-related demand normalizes.
Future value: $34.78 (+34.28%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸Strong Buy consensus and positive recent performance indicate improving sentiment.
- ▾Below 50-day MA (-7.1%)
- ▸Above 200-day MA — long-term uptrend
- ▸~34% upside to price target
Is JHX a buy right now?
Trend: JHX is trading below the 50-day average (-4.65%), RSI 51 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of -3.24%.
Valuation & quality: James Hardie Industries plc trades on a trailing P/E of 104.1, forward P/E 16.5, PEG 1.24, price-to-book 2.31; fundamentals show net margin 2.7%, return on equity 3.3%, revenue growth 63.9% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 9 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $34.50 (+32.6% vs the last close; range $31.00 – $40.00), consensus rating “strong buy”.
Our screen: STRONG BUY (score 4) — Strong momentum and category leadership offer upside as housing-related demand normalizes.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -22.20% | +10.80% | +10.90% | +12.50% | +0.40% | +13.00% | -14.80% | +2.80% |
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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.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Building Materials · Ireland · 7,500 employees · Website
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