James Hardie (JHX) Stock News

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) will release fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results after U.S. market close on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (US) and before Australian market open on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. A conference call hosted by CEO Aaron Erter and CFO Ryan Lada will follow and be webcast live via the company investor relations site.

Webcast times: US 6PM EDT/5PM CDT (May 19), Dublin 11PM IST (May 19), Australia 8AM AEST (May 20). Registration is available via the company webcast portal.

James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) reported Q3 FY26 net sales of $1.24 billion, up 30% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $330 million (+26%). Siding & Trim net sales rose 10% (organic -2%), Deck, Rail & Accessories net sales rose 2% with mid-single-digit sell-through growth. The company says it has surpassed FY26 cost synergy targets and remains confident in a $125 million synergy goal. Guidance raised modestly for Siding & Trim; total adjusted EBITDA guidance is $1.232–$1.263 billion and free cash flow is expected at least $200 million. Capital expenditures for FY26 are expected ~$400 million, including ~$75 million related to AZEK.

James Hardie (ASX/NYSE: JHX) will release third-quarter fiscal 2026 results after US market close on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (before Australia open on February 11). A conference call hosted by Aaron Erter (CEO) and Ryan Lada (CFO) will follow the release and will be webcast live on the company Investor Relations website. Scheduled times: US 5:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM CST on Feb 10; Dublin 10:00 PM GMT on Feb 10; Australia 9:00 AM AEDT on Feb 11. Teleconference and webcast registration links are provided for analysts and investors to join the live event.

Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH) appointed Howard Heckes as an independent director effective December 9, 2025. Mr. Heckes previously served as CEO of Masonite International and held senior roles at Energy Management Collaborative, Valspar, and Newell Brands; he currently sits on the board of James Hardie Industries and Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning. The company also announced that director Danny Shepherd will retire and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. These moves are part of an ongoing director refreshment effort: three independent directors have retired and four new independent directors have been appointed to the board in the past two years.

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) announced senior leadership changes in its North America Building Products Group effective immediately and December 12, 2025. Jonathan Skelly is appointed President and General Manager, North America Building Products Group, and John Madson is appointed Chief Sales Officer, with Madson reporting to Skelly.

Sean Gadd, President of North America, will depart the company effective December 12, 2025 to pursue another opportunity. Management said the appointments bolster commercial and sales capabilities to support growth and customer demand.

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) named Ryan Lada as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Rachel Wilson who steps down after two years and will remain as an advisor through March 31, 2026.

Mr. Lada joins from Watts Water Technologies and previously served as CFO of AZEK, bringing nearly two decades of global finance experience. Management framed the hire as supportive of the company’s strategy to drive growth and enhance shareholder value. The company also reported Q2 FY26 results in a separate release and will hold a conference call on November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST.

James Hardie (NYSE/ASX: JHX) appointed Nigel Stein as Chair of the Board, effective November 17, 2025. Mr. Stein is an independent non-executive director and member of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

The company also formed an ad-hoc Integration and Performance Committee to oversee the integration and synergy delivery of the AZEK business; the Committee will be chaired by Jesse Singh and include CEO Aaron Erter, Howard Heckes and Persio Lisboa.

Mr. Stein said he will increase shareholder engagement, travel to Australia to meet investors, identify Australian independent director candidates, and review remuneration practices to better align pay with performance.

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) reported Q2 FY26 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025: Net sales $1.292B (+34%), Adjusted EBITDA $329.5M (+25%) and operating income of $24.0M. The company completed the AZEK acquisition on July 1, 2025, for an implied value of $8.4B and says it has exceeded FY26 cost synergy targets ahead of schedule. Management raised FY26 guidance: Total Adjusted EBITDA $1.20–1.25B, Siding & Trim net sales $2.925–2.995B, DR&A net sales $780–800M, and reiterated Free cash flow ≥ $200M.

Q2 headwinds included lower Siding & Trim organic sales and a steep decline in operating income versus prior year.

AZEK Exteriors (JHX) announced that AZEK Trim was named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2026 Home Reno Awards on November 12, 2025. Good Housekeeping Institute engineers and outside experts evaluated products for quality, value, efficiency, sustainability, and design, including real‑world consumer testing. Judges highlighted AZEK Trim's moisture resistance after a month of submersion, its up to 40% recycled PVC content, and a Class A Flame Spread rating. The release positions AZEK Trim as a durable, low‑maintenance alternative to wood trim.