James Hardie Industries plc engages in the manufacture and sale of fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement bonded boards in the United States, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. It operates in three segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products. The company offers fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories. Its fiber cement products are used for a range of external applications, including siding, cladding, trim, soffit, as well as internal applications such as walls, floors, and ceilings. The company also provides fiber gypsum and cement-bonded boards for interior applications, such as dry lining walls, walls in timber frame buildings, and flooring solutions. Its cement-bonded boards are used in exterior and industrial applications, as well as for fire protection. The company offers its products under the HardieTM brand, such as Hardie Plank, Hardie Panel, Hardie Trim, Hardie Backer, Hardie Artisan Siding, and HardieTM Architectural Collection brands, as well as the fermacell and AESTUVER brands. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Irish Market Performance
7D7 Days: -4.3%
3M3 Months: 3.7%
1Y1 Year: 19.2%
YTDYear to Date: 14.2%
Over the last 7 days, the market has dropped 4.3%, driven by pullbacks in the Financials and Consumer Staples sectors of 5.4% and 7.9%, respectively. In the last year, the market is actually up 19%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.8% annually. Market details ›
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