Why James Hardie Stock Popped Today

Key Points James Hardie appears to have beat earnings last night. The maker of Hardie Plank siding nonetheless reported a $0.10 per share loss. 10 stocks we like better than James Hardie Industries Plc › Home construction materials-maker James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) stock -- of "Hardie Plank" siding fame -- soared more than 11% in early trading Tuesday despite reporting rather weak financial results last night. Analysts forecast Hardie to report a $0.25 per share fiscal Q2 2026 profit on sales of $1.28 ...