JHX
James Hardie Industries plc · Materials · Building Materials
At close
$24.35
$0.00 (0.00%) Close
Pre-market $24.17 −$0.18 (−0.74%) 2:11 AM ET
Prev close $24.35
Open $24.35
Day high $24.35
Day low $24.35
Volume 4
Avg vol 6,852,236
Mkt cap
$14.12B
P/E ratio
41.27
FY Revenue
$2.91B
EPS
0.59
Gross Margin
36.16%
Sector
Materials
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JHX
James Hardie Industries plc
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AI summarized at 11:38 PM ET, 2025-07-01
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−12% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.88×
RSI
55.76 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: 0.01 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
-0.11 (Weak)
MACD: 0.55 Signal: 0.65
Long-Term
-0.06 (Weak)
MACD: 1.24 Signal: 1.30
Intraday trend score 44.00

Latest news

JHX 12 articles Positive: 0 Neutral: 0 Negative: 12
Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Girard Sharp Llp
INVESTOR REMINDER: Former AZEK Shareholders with Losses Arising from James Hardie’s (NYSE: JHX) Acquisition of AZEK in July 2025—Contact Girard Sharp Law Firm

Law firm Girard Sharp LLP has launched an investigation into potential securities law violations by James Hardie following its July 2025 acquisition of AZEK. The investigation was triggered after James Hardie's stock price collapsed nearly 35% on August 19, 2025, when the company reported a 12% sales decline in its North America Fiber Cement segment. Girard Sharp is seeking to represent former AZEK investors who suffered losses, focusing on whether James Hardie made misrepresentations about the strength of its North America segment prior to the merger.

JHX securities fraud class action lawsuit stock price collapse merger acquisition misrepresentation sales decline
Sentiment note

Company faces securities investigation for potential misrepresentations regarding business strength ahead of merger; stock collapsed 35% following disappointing sales results; subject of class action claims by former AZEK shareholders

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Girard Sharp Llp
INVESTOR REMINDER: Former AZEK Shareholders with Losses Arising from James Hardie’s (NYSE: JHX) Acquisition of AZEK in July 2025—Contact Girard Sharp Law Firm

Girard Sharp LLP has launched an investigation into potential securities law violations by James Hardie following its July 2025 acquisition of AZEK. James Hardie's stock price collapsed nearly 35% after the company reported a 12% sales decline in its North America Fiber Cement segment in August 2025, citing inventory normalization. The law firm is investigating whether James Hardie made misrepresentations or omissions regarding the strength of this segment prior to the merger.

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Company faces securities investigation for potential misrepresentations ahead of AZEK acquisition; stock collapsed 35% following disappointing sales decline announcement; investors suffered significant losses

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Girard Sharp Llp
INVESTOR REMINDER: Former AZEK Shareholders with Losses Arising from James Hardie’s (NYSE: JHX) Acquisition of AZEK in July 2025—Contact Girard Sharp Law Firm

Girard Sharp LLP is investigating potential securities law violations by James Hardie following its July 2025 acquisition of AZEK. The investigation focuses on alleged misrepresentations regarding the strength of James Hardie's North America Fiber Cement segment, which experienced a 12% sales decline in August 2025, causing the stock to collapse nearly 35%. Former AZEK investors who suffered losses are being sought for a potential class action lawsuit.

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James Hardie faces investigation for potential securities law violations and misrepresentations regarding business strength. The company experienced a 35% stock price collapse following disclosure of a 12% sales decline in its core North America Fiber Cement segment, indicating significant operational and financial deterioration.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Girard Sharp Llp
INVESTOR REMINDER: Former AZEK Shareholders with Losses Arising from James Hardie’s (NYSE: JHX) Acquisition of AZEK in July 2025—Contact Girard Sharp Law Firm

Girard Sharp LLP has launched an investigation into potential securities law violations by James Hardie following its July 2025 acquisition of AZEK. The investigation focuses on whether James Hardie misrepresented the strength of its North America Fiber Cement segment ahead of the merger. James Hardie's stock price collapsed by 35% after the company reported a 12% sales decline in August 2025, attributed to channel inventory normalization.

JHX securities fraud class action lawsuit merger acquisition stock price collapse misrepresentation fiber cement sales decline
Sentiment note

Company faces investigation for potential securities violations and misrepresentations regarding business strength. Stock price collapsed 35% following disclosure of 12% sales decline in key segment, indicating significant investor losses and credibility concerns.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
KMX INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that CarMax, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit

Multiple class action lawsuits have been filed against CarMax, StubHub Holdings, and James Hardie Industries alleging securities fraud and investor harm. CarMax faces allegations of overstating growth prospects tied to temporary tariff-related demand. Investors with substantial losses are encouraged to participate as lead plaintiffs with upcoming deadlines in late December 2025 and January 2026.

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Sentiment note

Company faces a class action lawsuit with investors encouraged to participate as lead plaintiffs, indicating alleged securities violations and investor losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
JHX INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that James Hardie Industries plc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie Industries plc for alleged securities fraud. The company allegedly made false statements about strong demand in its North America Fiber Cement segment while knowing of weakening demand and inventory destocking. Following the August 19, 2025 disclosure of a 12% sales decline, the stock dropped over 34%, harming investors during the May 20 - August 18, 2025 class period.

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Sentiment note

The company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements about demand strength while concealing known inventory destocking issues. The resulting 34% stock price drop and class action lawsuit indicate significant investor harm and loss of confidence in management's disclosures.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
JAMES HARDIE FINAL DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds James Hardie Industries Investors to Contact the Firm Regarding Their Rights Before December 23rd

A class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie Industries (JHX) for allegedly making false statements about demand in its North America Fiber Cement segment. The company failed to disclose weakening demand and inventory destocking known by April-May 2025, while publicly claiming demand remained strong. Following the August 19, 2025 disclosure of a 12% sales decline, the stock dropped over 34%. Investors who purchased shares between May 20 and August 18, 2025 have until December 23, 2025 to apply as lead plaintiff.

JHX class action lawsuit securities fraud misleading statements inventory destocking stock price decline North America Fiber Cement
Sentiment note

The company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements about demand conditions while concealing known inventory destocking issues. The resulting 34% stock price drop and class action lawsuit indicate significant investor harm and loss of confidence in management's disclosures.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bleichmar Fonti & Auld Llp
JHX FINAL COURT REMINDER: James Hardie Industries plc Securities Fraud Deadline Approaching – Contact BFA Law before Tuesday’s December 23 Court Deadline

A class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie Industries plc for securities fraud, alleging the company misrepresented North American fiber cement sales as sustainable customer demand when they were actually driven by inventory loading (channel stuffing). The company's stock fell over 34% on August 19, 2025, after revealing a 12% sales decline and expected continued destocking. Investors have until December 23, 2025, to request lead plaintiff status.

JHX securities fraud class action lawsuit channel stuffing inventory loading fiber cement stock decline North American sales
Sentiment note

The company is facing a securities fraud class action lawsuit for allegedly misrepresenting sales figures through channel stuffing. Stock declined 34% after the truth was revealed, and the CFO resigned. The allegations indicate management deception regarding business performance and sustainability of sales.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
JAMES HARDIE CLASS ACTION DEADLINE 12/23: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds James Hardie Industries Investors to Contact the Firm Regarding Their Rights

A class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie Industries (JHX) for allegedly making false statements about demand strength in its North America Fiber Cement segment while knowing of inventory destocking issues. The company's stock dropped over 34% after revealing a 12% sales decline on August 19, 2025. Investors who purchased shares between May 20 and August 18, 2025 have until December 23, 2025 to apply as lead plaintiff.

JHX class action lawsuit James Hardie misstatements inventory destocking North America Fiber Cement stock decline securities fraud
Sentiment note

The company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements about demand and inventory levels while aware of weakening conditions. The resulting 34% stock price drop and class action lawsuit indicate significant investor harm and loss of confidence in management's disclosures.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman
JHX 3-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman Scrutinizing Claims in Pending Class Action Suit Challenging James Hardie’s (JHX) Alleged Sales Practices

Hagens Berman is investigating a securities class action against James Hardie Industries (JHX) alleging senior management misled investors about inventory levels while channel partners were destocking. The alleged deception caused a 34% stock collapse in August 2025 and led to the CFO's resignation in November. Investors with losses between May 20 and August 18, 2025, are urged to submit claims before the December 23 deadline.

JHX class action lawsuit securities fraud inventory deception destocking stock collapse shareholder losses lead plaintiff deadline
Sentiment note

The company is accused of deliberately misleading investors about inventory levels and customer demand in its North America Fiber Cement segment. The allegations resulted in a 34% stock price decline, CFO resignation, and ongoing securities litigation, indicating serious corporate governance and disclosure failures.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Faruqi & Faruqi, Llp
JHX SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces that James Hardie Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has filed a federal securities class action against James Hardie Industries plc, alleging the company made false statements about its North America Fiber Cement segment's strength between May-August 2025. Despite knowing distributors were destocking inventory in April-May, the company claimed demand remained strong. On August 19, 2025, James Hardie announced a 29% profit decline and lower earnings projections, causing its ADR price to fall 34.44% the following day. Investors with losses exceeding $100,000 are encouraged to contact the firm by the December 23, 2025 deadline to potentially serve as lead plaintiff.

JHX securities fraud class action lawsuit misleading statements inventory destocking earnings decline stock price drop
Sentiment note

The company is accused of making false and misleading statements about business strength while aware of deteriorating conditions. A 29% profit decline, lower earnings guidance, and 34.44% stock price drop following disclosure of actual conditions demonstrate significant financial and reputational damage.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kahn Swick & Foti, Llc
James Hardie Industries Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Sales Issues and +34% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

James Hardie Industries faces a securities class action lawsuit alleging failure to disclose material information about declining North America Fiber Cement sales, resulting in a 34% stock price drop.

JHX securities fraud class action stock decline disclosure
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Company experienced significant stock price decline after revealing unexpected sales decline in North America Fiber Cement segment, and is now facing a securities fraud class action lawsuit for allegedly withholding material information from investors

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