James Hardie Industries (JHX) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) is anticipated to post its Q1 2027 results after the market closes on Thursday, August 6th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.3225 per share and revenue of $1.4074 billion for the quarter. Interested persons can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.

James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The construction company reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $1.40 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.41 billion. James Hardie Industries had a return on equity of 11.13% and a net margin of 2.15%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 44.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.36 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect James Hardie Industries to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

James Hardie Industries Trading Down 0.4%

JHX stock traded down $0.11 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $28.25. 265,806 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 7,075,070. The company has a 50-day moving average of $25.03 and a 200-day moving average of $22.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.58. James Hardie Industries has a 1 year low of $16.46 and a 1 year high of $29.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $16.39 billion, a PE ratio of 128.41 and a beta of 1.77.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On James Hardie Industries

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its position in shares of James Hardie Industries by 259.7% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 50,649,731 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $972,981,000 after buying an additional 36,567,726 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its holdings in James Hardie Industries by 22.2% in the fourth quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 9,690,174 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $201,071,000 after buying an additional 1,758,111 shares during the period. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. lifted its holdings in James Hardie Industries by 14.0% in the fourth quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 5,166,115 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $107,197,000 after buying an additional 634,354 shares during the period. Hill City Capital LP boosted its position in James Hardie Industries by 21.4% during the 4th quarter. Hill City Capital LP now owns 5,120,200 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $106,244,000 after acquiring an additional 901,700 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. bought a new stake in James Hardie Industries during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $77,530,000. 7.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have issued reports on JHX. Stephens raised their price target on shares of James Hardie Industries from $31.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Oppenheimer increased their target price on shares of James Hardie Industries from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Barclays restated a “positive” rating on shares of James Hardie Industries in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Zacks Research raised James Hardie Industries from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $27.56.

James Hardie Industries Company Profile

James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) is a global manufacturer of high-performance fiber cement building products. The company specializes in exterior cladding, trim and soffit, as well as interior backerboard solutions designed for residential and commercial construction. By combining cement, sand and cellulose fibers, James Hardie produces durable, low-maintenance materials that resist moisture, fire and termite damage, catering to builders, contractors and homeowners through a network of distributors and retail channels.

The company’s flagship products include Hardie® Plank® and Hardie® Panel® siding systems, Hardie® BackerBoard® for tile applications, and a range of architectural trim solutions.