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James Hardie Industries plc reports on an exterior home and outdoor living products business built around fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite decking, PVC decking, railing, trim and accessories. Its brands include Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell® and StruXure®, with products marketed in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Recurring company updates cover fiscal-quarter results, segment trends in Siding & Trim and Deck, Rail & Accessories, product innovation, pricing and mix, manufacturing and cost actions, guidance, AZEK integration, and commercial relationships with dealers, contractors and homebuilders. News also includes board and executive appointments for the Irish plc, whose shares trade on the NYSE and ASX under JHX.
James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) reported Q1 FY27 net sales of $1.475 billion, up 64% year over year, with pro forma net sales up 12%. Net income was $104 million and Adjusted EBITDA $422 million, up 79% with a 28.6% margin, both ahead of original guidance.
Siding & Trim net sales rose 34% to $860 million (20% organic), with Adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 33.5%. Deck, Rail & Accessories delivered $305 million of net sales and a 27.1% Adjusted EBITDA margin, with pro forma sales down 5% as channel inventories were intentionally reduced. ANZ net sales grew 26% in USD and Europe 15%, both with solid profitability.
The company raised its FY27 outlook, targeting total net sales of $5.564–$5.723 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.536–$1.625 billion. Free cash flow is reaffirmed at at least $500 million, over $200 million higher year over year.
James Hardie (NYSE/ASX: JHX) announced expanded portfolio arrangements with several existing regional distributors, including Capital Lumber, DIXIEPLY, Lumbermen’s, Parksite, Woodgrain, and Woolf Distributing. These partners will, for the first time, carry James Hardie’s complete portfolio of exterior building products, adding Hardie siding and trim alongside existing offerings in designated U.S. markets.
The move is part of a broader U.S. distribution strategy. According to James Hardie, Boise Cascade will become the sole U.S. nationwide distributor of James Hardie’s and its North American affiliates’ complete exterior portfolio, effective July 31, 2026.
Boise Cascade (NYSE: BCC) and James Hardie Building Products, a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries (NYSE/ASX: JHX), announced an expanded partnership under which Boise Cascade’s Building Materials Distribution division will become the sole nationwide distributor of James Hardie’s and its North American affiliates’ complete exterior building products portfolio in the U.S., effective July 31, 2026.
Boise Cascade will distribute Hardie® siding and trim and add AZEK® trim and moulding and TimberTech® decking and railing through its national network, while transitioning away from competing siding, trim, and exterior moulding lines. James Hardie will consolidate its U.S. distribution network around Boise Cascade to provide broader product access, coordinated sales and training programs, and a simplified purchasing experience for dealers and contractors.
James Hardie (NYSE/ASX: JHX) will release its first quarter FY27 financial results after the US market close on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and before the Australian market open on Friday, August 7, 2026. A results conference call, hosted by CEO Aaron Erter and CFO Ryan Lada, will be webcast live via the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, with scheduled times for US, Dublin, and Australia.
James Hardie (NYSE/ASX: JHX) announced preliminary Q1 FY27 results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which are expected to exceed its prior guidance. Consolidated net sales are estimated at $1.449–$1.475 billion versus prior guidance of $1.315–$1.354 billion, and GAAP net income at $102–$104 million. Preliminary adjusted EBITDA is projected at $399–$407 million, above the earlier $354–$375 million range.
According to James Hardie, upside was driven mainly by stronger-than-anticipated Siding & Trim net sales of $846–$860 million and adjusted EBITDA of $282–$288 million. Deck, Rail & Accessories net sales are expected at $296–$305 million, with a GAAP operating loss of $3.1–$3.3 million but adjusted EBITDA of $79–$83 million. These figures are preliminary, unaudited and subject to quarter-end closing procedures. The company plans to release full Q1 FY27 results and host an earnings call on August 6, 2026 (EDT).
James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, James Hardie International Finance Designated Activity Company, redeemed its US$400 million 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028 on June 25, 2026.
The Notes were redeemed at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest. From the Redemption Date, the Notes are no longer outstanding and no further interest accrues. Payment was processed via Deutsche Bank Trust & Agency Operations.
James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) reported Q4 FY26 net sales of $1.40 billion, up 45% year over year, with organic net sales down 1%. Net income was $29 million and Adjusted EBITDA $381 million, above guidance. Full-year FY26 net sales were $4.84 billion (+25%), organic net sales fell 2%, net income was $104 million, and Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.27 billion (26.2% margin). The AZEK acquisition closed in FY26, with cost synergies ahead of schedule and commercial synergies on track toward $125 million cost and $125 million run-rate commercial synergies. For FY27, the company targets 4–8% pro forma Adjusted EBITDA growth and expects Free Cash Flow above $500 million, more than $200 million higher year over year.
James Hardie (NYSE/ASX:JHX) appointed Rob Sindel as an independent non-executive director, effective 1 June 2026. Sindel brings 35 years’ experience in global building products and construction, and currently chairs Mirvac and Orora.
Persio Lisboa retired from the Board on 14 May 2026 after eight years, having led the People and Remuneration Committee and supported compensation integration following the AZEK acquisition.
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.