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James Hardie Industries plc

JHXNYSEMaterialsBuilding Materials

$26.02Today:- (-)1Y +20.64%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap
$15.20B
P/E (TTM)
104.35
Forward P/E
212.15
Dividend yield
-
52-week range
$16.46$31.43
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
10.98M

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for James Hardie Industries plc stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 12 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 12 unique analysts
(16 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$33.76
+29.75% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest JHX Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Rafe Jadrosich
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$33.50 → $31.00
Timothy Wojs
Baird
BuyMaintains
$34.00 → $32.00
Unknown Analyst
Melius Research
BuyInitiates
$36.00
Matt McKellar
RBC Capital
HoldReiterates
$29.86
Ryan Merkel
William Blair
BuyMaintains
-
Keith Hughes
Truist
BuyMaintains
-
Philip Ng
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$35.00
Matthew Bouley
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$35.00
Rafe Jadrosich
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
-
Tyler Batory
Oppenheimer
BuyReiterates
$36.00
Matt McKellar
RBC Capital
HoldReiterates
$43.00
Matt McKellar
RBC Capital
HoldReiterates
$43.00
Nauman Khan
InvestorPlace
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Unknown Analyst
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$35.00
Trey Grooms
Stephens
BuyReiterates
$34.00
Timothy Wojs
Baird
BuyMaintains
$28.00 → $34.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 21, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for JHX?

The analyst consensus rating for JHX is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 12 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for JHX?

The average 12-month price target for JHX is $33.76, representing an upside of 29.7% from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $26.02.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.