Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 16 47 sessions, December 4, 2025 to October 29, 2026
- Largest daily move
- -15.6% close of March 16, 2026
Company Description
James Hardie Industries plc (traded in the form of CHESS Depositary Interests, or CDIs, underlies the over-the-counter symbol JHIUF) is a foreign private issuer that reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company files periodic reports on Form 20-F and current reports on Form 6-K, indicating an ongoing registration and reporting status with the SEC.
According to multiple Form 6-K filings, James Hardie Industries plc is organized as a public limited company (plc). The filings list the registrant’s name as James Hardie Industries plc and identify it as a foreign issuer with Commission File Number 1-15240. The company furnishes information to the SEC in connection with announcements and disclosures made in other markets, including applications for quotation of securities under the code JHX and statements regarding CDIs on issue.
The Form 6-K filings show that James Hardie Industries plc uses these reports to provide information such as applications for quotation of securities, notifications regarding unquoted securities, statements of CDIs on issue, changes in substantial holdings, and director interest notices (for example, documents titled "Appendix 3Y" and "Change of Director's Interest Notice"). The company also furnishes materials related to its financial reporting cycle, including earnings releases, management’s analysis of results, condensed consolidated financial statements, and half-year directors’ reports.
Each Form 6-K includes a section on forward-looking statements, noting that James Hardie Industries plc may make forward-looking statements in its SEC filings, annual reports to shareholders, offering documents, media and earnings releases, and other written and oral communications. These filings explain that statements which are not historical facts can be identified by terms such as "believe," "anticipate," "plan," "expect," "intend," "target," "estimate," "project," "predict," "forecast," "guideline," "aim," "will," "should," "likely," "continue," "may," "objective," and "outlook."
James Hardie Industries plc’s Form 6-K filings also reference its participation in investor communications, such as earnings presentations and announcements to the market. For example, one filing lists exhibits including "Results for Announcement to the Market," an "Earnings Release," "Management's Analysis of Results," an "Earnings Presentation," "Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements," and a "Half Year Directors' Report." Another filing refers to "Upcoming Investor Conferences and Timing of Q2 FY26 Earnings," indicating that the company provides schedule information for its earnings announcements and investor events through SEC-furnished documents.
The filings further show that James Hardie Industries plc reports on capital markets and financing activities. Exhibits include "Redemption of Senior Notes," which indicates that the company uses Form 6-K to notify investors of certain debt-related actions, and "Ceasing to be a substantial holder" or "Change in substantial holding," which relate to changes in significant shareholdings. Notifications regarding unquoted securities and applications for quotation of securities under JHX demonstrate that the company provides updates on the status and quotation of its securities in relevant markets.
James Hardie Industries plc is identified in the filings as having its registered office in Dublin, Ireland, with the address appearing in each Form 6-K header. As a foreign private issuer, it uses Form 6-K to furnish information that is made public in its home market or distributed to security holders, thereby keeping U.S. investors informed under the Exchange Act framework.
Because the available data is drawn from SEC filings rather than a detailed business description, the information here focuses on James Hardie Industries plc’s regulatory reporting profile, its use of Form 6-K exhibits, and the types of corporate and financial information it makes available to investors through these channels.
Regulatory reporting and disclosure practices
James Hardie Industries plc’s recurring Form 6-K submissions show a consistent pattern of disclosure. The company furnishes:
- Applications for quotation of securities under the code JHX.
- Statements of CDIs on issue, indicating the number and status of CDIs related to its securities.
- Notifications regarding unquoted securities, reflecting changes or updates in securities that are not quoted on a particular market.
- Director and key management interest notices, including "Appendix 3Y" forms and "Change of Director's Interest Notice" exhibits.
- Documents related to substantial shareholdings, such as "Ceasing to be a substantial holder" and "Change in substantial holding."
- Debt and capital structure updates, including "Redemption of Senior Notes."
- Periodic financial reporting materials, such as earnings releases, management’s analysis, condensed consolidated financial statements, and half-year directors’ reports.
The presence of these exhibits in multiple Form 6-K filings illustrates how James Hardie Industries plc communicates corporate actions, securities information, and financial results to investors who follow the JHIUF symbol and the underlying JHX securities.
Use of forward-looking statements
Each Form 6-K includes a detailed forward-looking statements section. This section explains that James Hardie Industries plc may make forward-looking statements in various documents and communications, and that such statements are not historical facts. The filings specify that expressions such as "believe," "anticipate," "plan," "expect," "intend," "target," "estimate," "project," "predict," "forecast," "guideline," "aim," "will," "should," "likely," "continue," "may," "objective," and "outlook" are intended to identify these statements. This language is designed to inform investors that certain statements involve expectations or projections rather than past performance.
Stock Performance
James Hardie Indus CDI (JHIUF) closed at $25.89 on October 29, 2026. Over the past week, the price has gained 8.8%.
JHIUF Metrics & Rankings
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SEC Filings
James Hardie Indus CDI has filed 10 recent SEC filings, including 7 Form 4, 1 Form 3, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A, 1 Form 8-K. The most recent filing was submitted on . SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all JHIUF SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at James Hardie Indus CDI over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
James Hardie Indus CDI generated $4.8B in revenue in FY2026, retaining a 35.8% gross margin, operating income reached $447.6M (9.3% operating margin), and net income was $104.0M, reflecting a 2.1% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $0.19. The company generated $589.8M in operating cash flow. The current ratio was 1.58, measuring current assets divided by current liabilities.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in James Hardie Indus CDI (JHIUF) currently stands at 447.9 thousand shares, down 7.6% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.2% of the float. Since November 2025, short interest has decreased by 57.4%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for James Hardie Indus CDI (JHIUF) currently stands at 982.2 days. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Since November 2025, the figure has increased by 4181.4%. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 22.9 to 1000.0 days.
JHIUF Company Profile & Sector Positioning
James Hardie Indus CDI (JHIUF) operates in the Building Materials industry within the broader Basic Materials sector and is listed on the OTC.
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