Weekly Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for James Hardie Industries (JHX)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of James Hardie Industries (NYSE: JHX) in the last few weeks:

• 9/16/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group AG.
• 9/16/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc.. They now have a $36.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/14/2026 – James Hardie Industries is now covered by Loop Capital. They set a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/14/2026 – James Hardie Industries is now covered by Loop Capital. They set a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/10/2026 – James Hardie Industries was given a new $35.00 price target by Raymond James Financial, Inc..
• 8/10/2026 – James Hardie Industries was upgraded by Barclays PLC from “equal weight” to “overweight”. They now have a $35.00 price target on the stock, up from $26.00.
• 8/7/2026 – James Hardie Industries was given a new $34.00 price target by Robert W. Baird.
• 8/7/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its price target raised by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from $32.00 to $36.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 8/7/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its price target raised by Stephens from $33.00 to $34.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 8/7/2026 – James Hardie Industries had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $30.00 to $40.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 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.

James Hardie Industries plc is a building materials company specializing in fiber cement and fiber gypsum products. Its products are used in residential and commercial construction, remodeling and repair applications, including exterior siding, trim, soffits, weatherboard, roofing components and interior wall systems.

The company markets products under brands that include Hardie and Fermacell. Its fiber cement materials are designed to provide durability and resistance to fire, moisture, pests and weather, serving applications where alternatives such as wood, vinyl or traditional gypsum may be used.

Founded in Australia in 1888, James Hardie has developed into an international manufacturer and supplier serving customers across North America, Australia and New Zealand, Europe and other markets.