James Hardie Stock Price, News & Analysis

Boise Cascade (NYSE: BCC) and James Hardie expanded their multi-year distribution partnership effective Oct 23, 2025, to add AZEK Exteriors and TimberTech Decking and Railing products into Boise Cascade's offering in the Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. markets.

The agreement places TimberTech and AZEK alongside the full Hardie product suite across Boise Cascade's North American network of 39 distribution locations, aiming to broaden market access for siding, decking, trim, railing, and pergolas.

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) provided preliminary Q2 FY26 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Net sales are expected to be $1.29–1.30 billion, Adjusted EBITDA $326–331 million, and Adjusted diluted EPS $0.26–0.27. Adjusted net income is estimated at $151–157 million and net debt was $4.5 billion as of September 30, 2025.

Management said Siding & Trim organic sales fell low single-digits but inventory reductions were smaller than expected, improving the Siding & Trim outlook. AZEK integration and mid-single-digit Deck, Rail & Accessories growth were reported. A full Q2 earnings call is scheduled for November 18, 2025 (EST).

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) on Oct 6, 2025 marked World Habitat Day by renewing support for affordable, climate‑resilient housing through Habitat for Humanity. The company is a Dream Maker sponsor of Habitat for Humanity's 2025 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Austin, Texas, will mobilize employee volunteers, and supports Habitat Strong builds focused on durability and energy efficiency.

James Hardie highlights its noncombustible Hardie® fiber cement products' role in resilient homes, cites fundraising via the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational and a 2024 Canton home partnership, and directs readers to JamesHardie.com for more information.

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) announced on October 3, 2025 the appointment of Samara (Sam) Toole as Chief Marketing Officer. Toole will lead marketing strategy and execution across the James Hardie, TimberTech, and AZEK Exteriors brands. The release notes Toole brings 20+ years of brand and growth experience and has served as CMO of AZEK since 2021, where she pioneered a lifestyle marketing approach that accelerated sales and brand reputation.

CEO Aaron Erter said Toole will enhance marketing capabilities, deepen customer engagement, and expand North American market presence.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. (NYSE: JHX) has renewed its exclusive partnership with Green Brick Partners (NYSE: GRBK) through 2028. The three-year agreement establishes Hardie® siding and trim products as the exclusive choice for Green Brick Partners' new developments across Texas, Georgia, and Florida.

As the #1 brand of siding in North America, James Hardie will provide their noncombustible, moisture and pest-resistant products to Green Brick Partners, the third largest homebuilder in Dallas-Fort Worth. The collaboration builds on their existing relationship, combining Green Brick's strategic approach to homebuilding in fast-growing markets with Hardie's innovative building solutions.

James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) has released its annual sustainability report "Building Resilience," highlighting significant progress across its ESG initiatives. The company achieved a 14% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions and is investing over $75 million in safety infrastructure projects globally.

Key achievements include diverting 11% of manufacturing waste from landfills in North America, eliminating 98% of waste material in Asia Pacific operations, and contributing $1.65 billion in economic value to local communities. The report also addresses the recent acquisition of The AZEK® Company in July 2025, which expands James Hardie's portfolio of exterior and outdoor living brands.

The company launched new sustainable products including the TimberHue™ Collection and expanded the Hardie™ Architectural Collection, while implementing a global human rights policy and strengthening its workforce through the BuildWell program.

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) has introduced The Impeckable™ House, showcasing their innovative fiber cement siding solution that effectively protects homes from woodpecker damage. The demonstration house, built in a woodpecker-rich forest in Wisconsin, features Hardie® Plank siding and remained undamaged during peak woodpecker mating season.

The company's fiber cement siding products, which lead the North American market, offer additional benefits including moisture resistance and noncombustible properties. The Impeckable™ House will be donated to Gensburg-Markham Prairie for woodpecker research. James Hardie's products are Engineered for Climate® to provide optimal performance specific to each region.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. (NYSE: JHX) has introduced The Impeckable™ House, showcasing their innovative solution to woodpecker damage in home siding. The demonstration house, built with Hardie® Plank siding and trim products, was placed in a woodpecker-rich forest in Wisconsin and remained undamaged during peak mating season.

The initiative addresses a significant issue, considering North America's estimated 70 million woodpecker population. The house will be donated to Gensburg-Markham Prairie for woodpecker research. Hardie® fiber cement siding products are noncombustible, moisture-resistant, and engineered for specific regional climates, offering homeowners both durability and aesthetic appeal as the #1 siding brand in North America.

James Hardie (NYSE: JHX), a leading exterior home and outdoor living solutions provider, has announced its participation in three upcoming investor conferences in September 2025.

CEO Aaron Erter and CFO Rachel Wilson will present at the Jefferies Industrials Conference in New York on September 3rd and attend the Zelman Housing Summit in Boston on September 11th. Additionally, VP of Investor Relations Joe Ahlersmeyer will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Conference in New York on September 16th.