In a notable move, Baird analyst Timothy Wojs has initiated coverage on James Hardie Industries (JHX, Financial) with an "Outperform" rating. This marks a significant development for the company as it garners increased attention from investors and analysts alike.
As part of this coverage initiation, Baird has announced a price target of USD 32.00 for James Hardie Industries (JHX, Financial). This sets a clear benchmark for the company's stock performance in the view of the analyst.
The announcement was made on July 11, 2025, and reflects Baird's confidence in the future growth prospects of James Hardie Industries (JHX, Financial). With no prior rating or price target from this analyst, this initiation provides a fresh perspective on the company's potential in the market.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 2 analysts, the average target price for James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX, Financial) is $31.50 with a high estimate of $35.00 and a low estimate of $28.00. The average target implies an upside of 11.43% from the current price of $28.27. More detailed estimate data can be found on the James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 3 brokerage firms, James Hardie Industries PLC's (JHX, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 1.3, indicating "Buy" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.