Recent Investment Analysts’ Ratings Updates for James Hardie Industries (JHX)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for James Hardie Industries (NYSE: JHX):

• 7/29/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its price target raised by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from $30.00 to $32.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/28/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its price target raised by Stephens from $31.00 to $33.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/24/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its “positive” rating reaffirmed by Barclays PLC.
• 7/24/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $25.00 to $26.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/14/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $21.00 to $25.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/13/2026 – James Hardie Industries was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 6/25/2026 – James Hardie Industries is now covered by Stephens. They set an “overweight” rating and a $31.00 price target on the stock.
• 6/25/2026 – James Hardie Industries was upgraded by Stephens to “strong-buy”.

James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) is a global manufacturer of high-performance fiber cement building products. The company specializes in exterior cladding, trim and soffit, as well as interior backerboard solutions designed for residential and commercial construction. By combining cement, sand and cellulose fibers, James Hardie produces durable, low-maintenance materials that resist moisture, fire and termite damage, catering to builders, contractors and homeowners through a network of distributors and retail channels.

The company’s flagship products include Hardie® Plank® and Hardie® Panel® siding systems, Hardie® BackerBoard® for tile applications, and a range of architectural trim solutions.