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/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.
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.
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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.