Latest Housing Market Trends News

Cedar Woods Properties has raised its FY26 net profit guidance to 15% growth, driven by a surge in presales hitting a record $763 million. The company’s strong pipeline and strategic acquisitions position it well amid a tight housing market.

James Hardie Industries confirms its Q1 FY26 earnings met market expectations despite a challenging North American housing market, while revising its FY26 guidance following the AZEK acquisition.

Simonds Group delivered stable FY25 revenue and modest EBITDA growth despite one-off acquisition expenses, positioning itself for growth through strategic product and channel expansion in FY26.

Simonds Group reported a stable $665.6 million revenue for FY25, with normalised net profit after tax surging 90% to $5.7 million, driven by the acquisition of Dennis Family Homes and improved margins.

Reece Limited projects FY25 EBIT between A$548m and A$558m, citing ongoing softness in housing markets across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, alongside rising competition in its key US residential construction segment.