James Hardie is a manufacturer of fiber cement-based building products, selling primarily to the residential construction industry. North America is the primary geography, generating about 80% of group earnings. Here, it is the largest manufacturer of fiber cement, which is mainly used for exterior siding on houses. Following the Azek acquisition in 2025, it also produces wooden composite decking materials, siding trims, and accessories for outdoor areas including stair and deck railing. Businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, make up the rest of earnings.
Quick Stats
Jan 30, 202652.1
AI Score
HOLD1.6
Volume Ratio
Feb 17, 2026
Next Earnings
18
+ve Days (30d)
12
-ve Days (30d)
JHX Stock Summary
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
JHX is currently trading at $22.99, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $22.77, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $16.46 to $34.58.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $21.12, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 52.821, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.145, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates JHX at 52.1/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
JHX (James Hardie Industries plc) Indicators
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 52.821 |
| CMF (20) | 0.145 |
| ROC (10) | -4.208 |
| ADX (14) | 42.095 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.807 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 71.429 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -85.919 |
| MFI (14) | 52.535 |
JHX Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
JHX Price vs Max Options Open Interest
JHX Max Change In Options Open Interest
JHX Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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JHX Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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JHX Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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JHX Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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James Hardie Industries plc is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
JHX Moving Averages Analysis
James Hardie Industries plc has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
James Hardie Industries plc has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
JHX (James Hardie Industries plc) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 23.87 |
| 20 | 23.06 |
| 30 | 22.28 |
| 50 | 21.12 |
| 100 | 20.53 |
| 200 | 22.77 |
JHX Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 19.1939 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 54.4773 |
| Market Cap ($) | 13.9 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 0.44 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.0467 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | -- |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 1.1111 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 1.1974 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 27.6357 |
| Most Recent Quarter |