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James Hardie Industries plc Faces Investigation for Securities Fraud Amid 34% Stock Drop
ByAinvest
Friday, Aug 22, 2025 3:24 pm ET1min read
BFA Law is investigating James Hardie Industries plc for potential securities fraud after its stock dropped 34% on Q1 earnings. The firm alleges that James Hardie's North American sales were driven by temporary inventory loading by channel partners, not sustainable customer demand. Investors who bought James Hardie stock are encouraged to contact BFA Law for further information.
Title: James Hardie Industries plc: Q1 2026 Earnings and BFA Law InvestigationJames Hardie Industries plc (JHX) reported its Q1 2026 earnings, revealing a 9% decline in total net sales to $900 million. The company's earnings per share (EPS) fell short of expectations, dropping to $0.29 from a forecasted $0.35, marking a 17.14% miss. The stock price subsequently dipped by 1.63%, closing at $28.9 [3].
The earnings report showed a 12% decline in North American net sales, driven by temporary inventory loading by channel partners rather than sustainable customer demand. This discrepancy has led the British Financial Authority (BFA) to investigate James Hardie Industries plc for potential securities fraud [1].
The company attributed the sales decline to inventory normalization and a softening housing market. However, the acquisition of AZEK, a leading composite decking and outdoor living solutions provider, has expanded James Hardie's market reach by over 30%, contributing $250–265 million to adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2026 post-acquisition [1].
Despite the earnings miss, James Hardie's stock remains undervalued, trading at $23.30, a 93.8% discount to its intrinsic value of $45.16. The company's focus on repair/remodel (R&R) and material conversion positions it for long-term growth, even as the housing market remains volatile [1].
Investors who purchased James Hardie stock during the Q1 earnings period are encouraged to contact BFA Law for further information regarding the potential securities fraud investigation [1].
References
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/james-hardie-industries-plc-assessing-q1-2026-earnings-performance-strategic-resilience-volatile-housing-market-2508/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/james-hardie-jhx-falls-5th-144449522.html
[3] https://au.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-james-hardie-misses-q1-2026-forecasts-stock-dips-93CH-3987168
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