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James Hardie Industries plc (JHX)

$29.52+8.29%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 2, 2026$27.81▲ 35.99% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $16.69 · High $31.08Nov 2, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

James Hardie Industries closed at $29.52 on Nov 4, up 8.29%, 5.0% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 12.7M shares was 1.70× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +15.6% over one month, +37.8% over six months, +44.4% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $1.47B, up 63.9% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 7.1%.

Short interest was 25.8M shares at the Oct 15 settlement (4.5% of float, 3.6 days to cover).

Market cap$17.14B580.5M shares
Revenue · quarter$1.47B+63.9% YoY
Diluted EPS$0.18+20.0% YoY
P/E · TTM—
Net margin7.1%Gross 37.2%
Dividend yieldNone$0.3 last paid
52-week range16.69 – 31.08−5.0% from high
Volume12.7M1.70× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d36.6%Annualised
Short % of float4.5%3.6 days to cover
Net cash-$4.09BCash $289.9M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +13.3%1M +15.6%3M +5.4%6M +37.8%YTD +42.3%1Y +44.4%3Y +18.8%5Y −23.6%

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Rank within Materials Manufacturing

Percentile among 116 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum87
Revenue growth93
Net margin53
Value (low P/E)—
Size87

Industry medians: 6-month return −0.7%, revenue growth +10.1%, net margin 6.5%, P/E 21.5×.

Short interest

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Shares short25.8M−0.5% vs prior
Days to cover3.6Settled Oct 15
% of float4.5%
Short vol. 10d33.8%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Materials Manufacturing

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
JHXJames Hardie Industries$29.52+8.29%+37.8%+63.9%7.1%—$17.14B
MASMasco$86.82+5.65%+20.7%+2.6%11.7%18.1$16.74BCompare
BALLBall$67.38+6.60%+14.2%+23.9%−2.2%33.5$17.84BCompare
SWKStanley Black & Decker$118.33+13.10%+46.0%+0.4%8.9%28.8$17.87BCompare
CSLCarlisle Companies$398.82+2.97%+6.6%+8.6%14.1%21.5$15.41BCompare
SNASnap-on Incorporated$368.70+1.84%−4.6%−0.6%20.5%18.9$19.07BCompare
CRSCarpenter Technology$292.10−1.56%−36.2%+8.8%20.4%25.4$14.47BCompare
CCKCrown Holdings$124.78+3.35%+23.4%+15.9%6.1%17.0$13.48BCompare
ENTGEntegris$142.87−6.47%−8.3%+24.6%15.7%55.6$21.83BCompare

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Quick answers

What does James Hardie Industries do?
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.
What is JHX's market cap?
$17.14B, based on the Nov 4 close of $29.52.
Does James Hardie Industries pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of JHX is sold short?
25.8M shares, 4.5% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is JHX in?
Materials, in the Materials Manufacturing industry.

About James Hardie Industries

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 its earnings.

HQ: Dublin 2, 7,500 employeesListed Jul 1, 2025jameshardie.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology