JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES plc. - JHX STOCK NEWS

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) has appointed Ms. Amy Lamparske as Global Chief Digital Officer and Vice President of North America Marketing. With 20 years of experience in marketing and digital strategies at top consumer companies, Lamparske is expected to strengthen the company's focus on direct consumer engagement and innovative marketing. CEO Dr. Jack Truong emphasized her role in accelerating demand creation and commercializing innovations to enhance homeowner connections. Lamparske holds an MBA and a Master of Arts in Leadership.

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) has announced that CEO Dr. Jack Truong and CFO Jason Miele will present at the Stifel 2021 Virtual Cross Sector Insight Conference on June 9, 2021, from 9:20 am to 9:50 am NYC time. A live audio webcast of the event will be accessible via this link.

The company cautions that the release includes forward-looking statements subject to various risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results.

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) announced CEO Dr. Jack Truong's interview on Yahoo Finance’s “Market Close” on May 19, 2021, discussing the company's performance and market insights. The interview can be viewed on Yahoo Finance. This release contains forward-looking statements subject to various risks and uncertainties affecting the company's performance. Factors include economic conditions, interest rates, inflation, exchange rates, and raw material costs. The company doesn't commit to updating information unless legally required.

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) recently announced that CEO Dr. Jack Truong participated in interviews on Bloomberg Television and Bloomberg Radio on May 18, 2021, discussing the company's outlook. He expressed strong confidence in the prospects for U.S. new home construction, highlighting potential growth areas despite ongoing uncertainties in the housing market. The release included a reminder about risks that might impact the company's performance as outlined in their annual report.

James Hardie Industries (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) reported record financial results for Q4 and FY21, achieving a global net sales increase of 20% to US$807 million compared to FY20. Adjusted EBIT rose 43% to US$173.1 million, with a margin expansion of 340 basis points to 21.4%. In North America, net sales grew 17% to US$555.3 million and Adjusted EBIT increased 27%. The company generated record operating cash flow of US$786.9 million, up 74%. Future guidance for FY22 expects Adjusted Net Income between US$520 million and US$570 million, reflecting continued growth momentum.

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) will host its 2021 Global Investor Day on 25 May 2021, from 7:00 am to 9:15 am Sydney time. The agenda includes discussions on the strategic plan, marketing to homeowners, global innovation, and financial summaries followed by a Q&A session. Analysts and investors can join via a pre-registered webcast, and related materials will be accessible on their Investor Relations website. Additionally, the Q4 FY2021 results briefing is scheduled for 18 May 2021.

Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks impacting future performance.

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) launches the It’s Possible™ campaign to empower homeowners in achieving their dream homes. The campaign, starting 30 April 2021, includes television commercials and digital marketing aimed at elevating brand visibility in the U.S. renovation market, valued at $352 billion. CEO Dr. Jack Truong emphasizes the importance of engaging directly with consumers, showcasing the transformative potential of James Hardie's products. The campaign reflects a strategic shift towards a consumer-focused brand in response to rising home improvement trends.

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) announced CEO Dr. Jack Truong's interview on Bloomberg Television's “Markets: America” on March 17, 2021. The discussion highlights the company’s leadership in high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions.

However, the release emphasizes forward-looking statements that carry inherent risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions, construction demand, and material prices that could impact future performance and results.

James Hardie Industries reported strong financial results for Q3 FY21, showing a 20% increase in global net sales to US$738.6 million and a 57% rise in adjusted EBIT to US$167.9 million. The North America Fiber Cement Segment experienced a 20% sales growth with a 39% EBIT increase. Europe showed remarkable performance with 300% EBIT growth. Operating cash flow reached US$678.4 million. A special dividend of US$0.70 per share has been declared, and fiscal year 2021 adjusted NOPAT guidance has been raised to US$440-450 million.