James Hardie Industries (JHX) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 25 analyst ratings
Based on 7 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | Maintained | Outperform | $32.00 from $34.00 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Melius Research | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $36.00 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Downgraded | Buy → Neutral | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $36.00 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Loop Capital | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $35.00 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Barclays | Upgraded | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $35.00 from $26.00 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $40.00 from $30.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $36.00 from $32.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Maintained | Overweight | $34.00 from $33.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $32.00 from $30.00 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Maintained | Overweight | $33.00 from $31.00 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $26.00 from $25.00 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $25.00 from $21.00 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Initiated Coverage | Overweight | $31.00 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $21.00 from $22.00 | May 21, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $22.00 from $26.00 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $26.00 from $21.00 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $30.00 from $28.00 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Barclays | Initiated Coverage | Equal-Weight | $21.00 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Baird | Maintained | Outperform | $26.00 from $28.00 | Nov 19, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for JHX stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for James Hardie Industries (JHX) is $35.43, with a high estimate of $40.00 and a low of $32.00, across 7 analysts.
Is JHX a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering James Hardie Industries currently average a Buy rating: 21 buy, 4 hold and 0 sell, from 25 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for JHX?
The average price target of $35.43 implies 36.79% upside from the last price of $25.90.
What is the latest analyst rating on JHX?
On Oct 13, 2026, Baird maintained James Hardie Industries at Outperform with a price target of $32.00.
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