JHX.N Hits 5-Day High Amid Class Action Lawsuit
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 18 Nov 25
Shares of James Hardie Industries plc (JHX.N) reached a 5-day high today, reflecting a rebound in investor sentiment despite ongoing legal challenges. The stock's upward movement comes in the wake of a class action lawsuit alleging securities fraud related to misleading statements about consumer demand and inventory issues in its North American segment. Investors are encouraged to participate in the lawsuit, which has a deadline of December 23, 2025, to seek potential compensation for losses incurred during the specified period. The firm representing the class action, Levi & Korsinsky, has a strong track record in securities litigation, which may bolster investor confidence amid the ongoing turmoil.
Analyst Views on JHX
Wall Street analysts forecast JHX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JHX is 24.50 USD with a low forecast of 21.00 USD and a high forecast of 30.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 23.970
Low
21.00
Averages
24.50
High
30.00
Current: 23.970
Low
21.00
Averages
24.50
High
30.00
About JHX
James Hardie Industries plc is an Ireland-based company, which is engaged in providing exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and composite and PVC decking and railing products. The Company's segments include North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement and Europe Building Products. The Company's North America Fiber Cement segment manufactures fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products and related accessories in the United States and these products are sold in the United States and Canada. The Company's Asia Pacific Fiber Cement segment includes fiber cement products manufactured in Australia and sold in Australia and New Zealand. Its Europe Building Products segment includes fiber gypsum products manufactured in Europe, and fiber cement products manufactured in the United States that are sold in Europe. The Company’s brands include Hardie, TimberTech, AZEK Exteriors, Versatex, fermacell and StruXure.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
