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NYSE:JHX 7 October 2025 - 20 May 2026

James Hardie (JHX) Stock Skyrockets on Surprise Q2 Beat – What Investors Need to Know

James Hardie (JHX) Stock Skyrockets on Surprise Q2 Beat – What Investors Need to Know

James Hardie’s stock surged in early October on the Q2 news, climbing to roughly $22–$23 per share in U.S. trading. In Sydney, the stock similarly rebounded – though as of Oct 7 it traded around A$30. At ~$22 USD, the company’s market capitalization is on the order of $10–$11 billion. Even after this rally, JHX remains well below its past year’s peak: the 52-week high was about $37–$38 USD, versus a 52-week low around $18. In other words, the stock is still down ~40% from its highs, but up roughly 20–25% from its late-summer lows.