Technical Analysis: JHX shows a strong upward trend with recent price action forming higher highs and higher lows. The stock has broken above key resistance at $38.00 and closed at $38.54 on Friday.
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Price Prediction & Recommendation: Based on technical momentum and positive analyst sentiment, JHX is likely to test $39.50 next week. The stock shows strong institutional support above $38.00.
Recommendation: BUY Entry: Current market price ($38.54) Target: $39.50 (+2.5%) Stop loss: $37.80 (-1.9%)
The risk/reward ratio favors a long position with upside potential supported by multiple analyst upgrades and strong technical setup.
The price of JHX is predicted to go up -7.61%, based on the high correlation periods with NMIH. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 94.01%.
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James Hardie's US segment continues to take market share from lower-cost alternative siding materials such as vinyl and wood, despite higher prices, and a downturn in residential spending.
Economic cycles aside, James Hardie's wide economic moat provides a strong defense for long-term earnings and returns.
About 25% of all new house builds in the US use fiber cement siding, supporting the firm's future repair and renovation pipeline as these homes will eventually need residing or repairs.
Jefferies
2025-01-30
Price Target
n/a
Downside
0%
Truist Securities
2024-12-10
Price Target
$45
Upside
+29.5%