Stock Track | James Hardie Soars 10.55% on Strong Q2 Results and Raised FY26 Guidance

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James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX) stock surged 10.55% in Tuesday's trading session following the release of its second-quarter fiscal year 2026 results and an upward revision of its full-year guidance. The building materials supplier reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the quarter, demonstrating resilience in challenging market conditions.

The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.26, surpassing analysts' estimates of $0.24. Net sales for the quarter reached $1.292 billion, up 34% year-over-year and beating the expected $1.273 billion. The strong performance was primarily driven by the recent acquisition of AZEK, which has exceeded management's expectations in terms of integration and synergies.

James Hardie's CEO, Aaron Erter, highlighted the company's ability to navigate a challenging environment, stating, "Our second-quarter results were consistent with what we shared in early October, with Siding & Trim outperforming the modeling considerations we provided in August." He also noted early commercial wins with dealers, contractors, and homebuilders, showcasing the potential for accelerated material conversion across exteriors and outdoor living products.

In light of the strong performance, James Hardie raised its fiscal year 2026 guidance. The company now expects adjusted EBITDA to be between $1.20 billion and $1.25 billion, up from the previous range of $1.05 billion to $1.15 billion. Additionally, the net sales forecast for the Siding & Trim segment was increased to $2.925-$2.995 billion from $2.675-$2.850 billion, reflecting more stable market conditions and normalized inventory levels.

Investors responded positively to the company's ability to exceed cost synergy targets related to the AZEK acquisition ahead of schedule, as well as its optimistic outlook for the Siding & Trim and Deck, Rail & Accessories segments. The stock's significant rise reflects growing confidence in James Hardie's strategic positioning and its potential for continued growth in the building materials market.

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