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James Hardie Industries (JHX) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
James Hardie Industries gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 19, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +79.3% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY27 | $758M–$800M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | $835M–$875M (Aug 6, 2026) | $1.4B | above the range | +67.0% |
| Q1 FY27 | $758M–$781M (May 19, 2026) | $1.5B | above the range | +91.6% |
| FY27 | $125M (May 19, 2026) → raised $3.2B–$3.3B (Aug 6, 2026) → reaffirmed $3.2B–$3.3B (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted net income
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $29.0M (May 19, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Free cash flow
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $500M (May 19, 2026) → lowered $200M (Aug 6, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY27 | $245M–$262M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | $259M–$289M (Aug 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $256M–$272M (May 19, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY27 | $1.3B (May 19, 2026) → lowered $422M (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $1.0B–$1.1B (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 26.2% (May 19, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted free cash flow
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $650M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
James Hardie Industries, Q2 FY27: revenue $1.4B (+24% year over year), operating margin 18.4%, net earnings $151M, operating cash flow $350M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does James Hardie Industries beat its guidance?
James Hardie Industries gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 19, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +79.3% against the guided midpoint.
How often does James Hardie Industries raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 0 times since May 19, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.