ASX-listed shares of James Hardie surge on strong Q2 earnings outlook

James Hardie Industries

08/10/2025 24:52

** ASX-listed shares of James Hardie Industries JHX.AX rise as much as 10.3% to A$33.350, their biggest intraday pct gain since April 10

** The world's largest fibre cement maker expects preliminary Q2 net sales between $1.29 billion and $1.30 billion, vs $961 million a year ago

** Expects Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $326 million to $331 million, vs $263 million last year

** Stock hits highest level since August 19

** JHX currently up 9%, bringing YTD losses to 20.4%

(Reporting by Adwitiya Srivastava in Bengaluru)

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