Latest James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) News

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a new class action in Victoria alleging breaches related to forward-looking financial statements made between May and August 2025. The company denies any wrongdoing and plans to defend vigorously.

Small-cap resources stocks led the week, while takeover activity and strong company results added to the gains. Wellnex Life more than doubled, but sharp falls in Trek Metals and Ionic Rare Earths showed that positive news did not always bring buyers.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.

James Hardie Industries has exceeded its preliminary Q1 FY27 sales and EBITDA guidance, driven by robust demand in its Siding & Trim segment and improved Deck, Rail & Accessories performance.

James Hardie Industries releases its 2026 AGM materials, highlighting a $4.8 billion sales year boosted by AZEK acquisition, board renewals, and a revamped executive pay structure.

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a class action in Victoria alleging breaches of Australian corporate and consumer laws related to its financial forecasts. The company denies wrongdoing and plans a vigorous defence.

Battery tech, biotech and balance-sheet repair drove the biggest gains this week, while guidance cuts and weak post-halt trading hurt several names. Deal-making and fresh equity funding stayed busy, especially in rare earths, defence and gold.

James Hardie Industries saw a 25% sales increase in FY26 driven by the AZEK acquisition but reported a 75% net income decline amid acquisition costs and margin pressures. The company expects synergy gains and adjusted EBITDA growth in FY27.

James Hardie Industries reported a robust 30% jump in Q3 FY26 net sales, driven by the AZEK acquisition and growth in key regions, while operating income declined amid integration costs and market softness.

James Hardie Industries is set to close its Fontana and Summerville manufacturing plants, consolidating production to boost efficiency and cut costs by $25 million annually starting next fiscal year.

James Hardie Industries has appointed Ryan Lada as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Rachel Wilson who will remain as an advisor during the transition. The move comes alongside the company’s Q2 FY26 results announcement.

James Hardie Industries has appointed Nigel Stein as the new Chair of its Board and established an Integration and Performance Committee to oversee the AZEK acquisition integration and enhance shareholder engagement.