James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Stock Forecast
JHX analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.90 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $34.78 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +34.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 16, 2026 EPS estimate $0.35
- 52-week range
- $16.69 – $31.08
JHX analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
JHX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
JHX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.37 | $0.31 | $0.39 | $0.26 | +43.8% | 8 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.26 | $0.23 | $0.28 | $0.24 | +6.4% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.35 | $1.18 | $1.81 | $1.09 | +23.8% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $1.58 | $1.25 | $2.18 | $1.35 | +17.2% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
JHX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.46B | $1.38B | $1.55B | +13.2% | 15 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.20B | $1.10B | $1.32B | −3.5% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.50B | $5.08B | $6.14B | +13.7% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.73B | $5.30B | $6.79B | +4.1% | 23 |
JHX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
JHX revenue: reported and forecast
JHX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.29 | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.37 | +30.1% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | −6.8% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.30 | $1.33 | $1.38 | $1.36 | $1.35 | +3.4% | 1 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $1.61 | $1.60 | $1.62 | $1.60 | $1.58 | −1.9% | 1 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
JHX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; JHX beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from JHX
10 analysts cover James Hardie Industries; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.90 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $34.78, 34.7% above the latest close of $25.82. Analysts expect earnings of $1.35 per share for FY2027, +23.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $1.58 per share on revenue of $5.7 billion. James Hardie Industries beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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JHX forecast FAQ
What is James Hardie Industries's price target?
The average analyst price target for James Hardie Industries is $34.78, 34.7% above the latest close of $25.82.
Is James Hardie Industries a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering James Hardie Industries, 9 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is James Hardie Industries's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.35 per share for FY2027 (range $1.18 to $1.81); for FY2028 the estimate is $1.58.
What is James Hardie Industries's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $5.5 billion, growth of 13.7%; for FY2028 it is $5.7 billion.
When does James Hardie Industries report earnings?
James Hardie Industries is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 16, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.35.
Does James Hardie Industries usually beat earnings estimates?
James Hardie Industries reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.