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James Hardie Industries Director Gary Hendrickson Acquires 1,140 Shares via 2020 Non-Executive Director Equity Plan

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) Director Gary Hendrickson acquired 1,140 ordinary shares on September 15, 2026, through the company's 2020 Non-Executive Director Equity Plan. This transaction, valued at US$34,872.60, increased Hendrickson's direct holdings to 9,614 shares, with indirect holdings remaining at 405,847 shares. The acquisition complied with regulatory requirements and occurred outside of a closed trading period.

James Hardie Industries Director HECKES HOWARD C Increases Stake by 1,268 Shares via Award

James Hardie Industries plc director HECKES HOWARD C received an award of 1,268 shares at no cost on September 15, 2026. This transaction increased his total shareholding to 29,151 shares, with the award representing approximately 4.3% of his updated stake. The shares were granted at $0 per share, categorized under code A, indicating an award or grant.

James Hardie Industries Director Gary Hendrickson Awarded 1,140 Shares Under Compensation Plan

Gary E. Hendrickson, a director at James Hardie Industries plc, was awarded 1,140 ordinary shares on September 15, 2026, as part of the company's Non-Executive Director Compensation Program. These shares were granted at no cost, increasing his direct holdings to 26,314 ordinary shares, with additional indirect holdings through two trusts. The transaction was detailed in a Form 4 filing dated September 17, 2026.

James Hardie Sees $23 Billion North American Material-Conversion Opportunity, RBC Says

RBC analysts indicate that James Hardie Industries has a significant $23 billion material-conversion opportunity in North America. This article, published on MarketScreener, is reserved for members. James Hardie is a global provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, specializing in fiber cement siding and trim, fiber gypsum products, and composite decking.

Why ASX Building Products Stocks James Hardie (ASX:JHX), Reece (ASX:REH) and Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) Are on Investors’ Radar

This article examines three ASX-listed building products companies: James Hardie (ASX:JHX), Reece (ASX:REH), and Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU). It highlights their differing business models, key earnings drivers, and market exposures related to housing construction, renovation, and infrastructure investment. The piece details each company's financial performance, strategic focus, and the specific risks they face within the dynamic global building products sector.

Australian Shares Up; James Hardie Industries Reaffirms Fiscal 2027 Guidance Excluding Europe

James Hardie Industries Issues 109 Unquoted Ordinary Shares Linked to AZEK Merger Equity Awards

James Hardie Industries PLC has issued 109 unquoted ordinary shares (JHXAM) on September 10, 2026, priced at USD 0.6866, as part of the settlement of equity awards from its merger with The AZEK Company Inc. The merger was completed on July 1, 2025, and these shares are not intended to be quoted on the ASX. ASX granted a waiver from Listing Rule 2.4 for the issuance of these securities.

James Hardie Hosts 2026 Investor Day, Outlines Path to Long-term Value Creation

Targets annual organic growth of 4% to 7% above market – with compounding earnings Expects to achieve $125 million in cost synergies one year ahead of schedule, $500 million in revenue synergies on track Reaffirms capital allocation priorities, including reducing net leverage to below 2.0x by Q2 FY28 Raises FY27 Free Cash Flow target, while reaffirming net sales and Adjusted EBITDA guidance NEW YORK, September 15, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE / ASX: JHX) ("James Hardie" or the "Company"),a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, is holding it

James Hardie Faces Challenging Macro, Demand Outlook, RBC Says

James Hardie Industries Receives Substantial Holding Notice from D1 Capital Partners

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) announced on September 10, 2026, that it received a substantial holding notice from D1 Capital Partners L.P. The notice indicates that D1 Capital Partners Master L.P.'s voting rights in the company crossed the 5% threshold on September 4, 2026, reaching 4.9485% of the total voting rights. This represents a slight decrease from their previously notified position of 5.025%.

This Stock Just Hit Its 29th New 52-Week High. Here’s What Claude Says the Pros and Cons Are of Buying Now.

Photo by Alec Krum on Unsplash The NYSE had 52 stocks hitting new 52-week highs on Tuesday and 99 hitting new 52-week lows. Among the stocks hitting new 52-week highs was James Hardie Industries (JHX). JHX hit its 29th new 52-week low of the past 12 months yesterday at $31.43. Its shares are up 53% over the past year. If you're a momentum investor, JHX might meet your fancy as a stock to buy. More News from Barchart Dear Nvidia Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for September 10 Rocket Lab Keeps Landing Defense Deals. Here's Why Analysts Aren't Getting More Bullish. Why Stifel Just Revamped Its P

James Hardie Industries Applies to Quote 6,508 CDIs Issued Under Employee Incentive Scheme

James Hardie Industries PLC (ASX:JHX) has applied to the ASX to quote 6,508 CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) issued under an employee incentive scheme. These CDIs, with an issue price of USD 0.68420000 per security and an issue date of September 3, 2026, were converted from restricted stock units. Following this quotation, the total number of quoted JHX CDIs will rise to 296,581,193, with the issuance complying with Listing Rule 7.2 Exception 13.

James Hardie stock hits 52-week high at 31.38 USD

James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX) stock recently hit a 52-week high of $31.38, driven by strong market performance and investor confidence, including a 56.17% increase over the past year. Despite its robust growth and a "GOOD" financial health rating by InvestingPro, analysts suggest the stock might be overvalued. The company also announced the strategic sale of its European business, Fermacell, for approximately €840 million, leading to an upgraded outlook by Fitch Ratings and several analyst price target increases.

James Hardie Industries Issues 429 Unquoted Ordinary Shares in AZEK Merger Settlement

James Hardie Industries PLC (ASX:JHX) has issued 429 unquoted ordinary shares (JHXAM) on September 2, 2026, at USD 0.68290000 per security. This issuance is part of the settlement of equity awards outstanding from its merger with The AZEK Company Inc., which was consummated on July 1, 2025. The shares are not intended to be quoted on the ASX, and an ASX waiver was granted for their issuance.

James Hardie (ASX:JHX) and Reece (ASX:REH): What’s Behind the Value Gap?

This article analyzes the contrasting valuation approaches for two Australian-listed companies, James Hardie (ASX:JHX) and Reece (ASX:REH), both linked to the construction sector. James Hardie, a building materials manufacturer, is being evaluated based on its price-to-sales ratio, which is currently below its historical average despite revenue growth. Reece, a plumbing and bathroom products supplier, is assessed through its dividend yield, which is above its historical average. The piece emphasizes that different business models require different financial lenses for valuation, and historical averages need context.

James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) Starts A$250 Million Buyback As Questions Build Over Fair Value

James Hardie Issues 265,100 Unquoted Ordinary Shares

James Hardie Industries PLC has announced the issuance of 265,100 unquoted ordinary shares on August 25, 2026. These shares, identified by ASX code JHXAM, are not intended for quotation on the Australian Securities Exchange and are part of the company's ongoing capital management activities. Analysts currently rate JHX stock as a Hold with a price target of A$42.40.

James Hardie Industries Director Jesse Singh Executes Share Sale and Option Exercise on August 24, 2026

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) Director Jesse Singh sold 120,000 ordinary shares and exercised 265,100 stock options on August 24, 2026. The share sale generated US$5,036,533, and the options exercise and subsequent sale yielded US$3,609,600. Following these transactions, Singh directly holds 3,288 shares and indirectly owns 976,569 shares, with remaining options across six tranches.

James Hardie Director Jesse G. Singh Reports Stock Option Exercises and Share Sales in August 2026

James Hardie Industries plc Director Jesse G. Singh reported multiple stock option exercises and subsequent share sales in August 2026, as detailed in a recent SEC Form 4 filing. Singh exercised over half a million employee stock options and sold shares directly and through two trusts, all in broker-assisted cashless transactions. Post-transactions, Singh retains a significant number of direct shares and outstanding employee stock options.

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) director unloads stock after August option exercises

James Hardie Industries plc director Jesse G. Singh exercised 530,100 employee stock options at $11.23 per share and subsequently sold a total of 871,557 ordinary shares at weighted-average prices around $30 per share on August 21 and 24, 2026. The sales included direct transactions, broker-assisted cashless exercises, and sales from trust-held shares. Following these transactions, Singh retains significant holdings in employee stock options and ordinary shares, both directly and indirectly through trusts.