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James Hardie Industries (JHX) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
James Hardie Industries (JHX) reported revenue of $1.5B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +64% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 14.8%, net earnings $104M (7.1% of revenue).
James Hardie Industries, Q1 FY27: revenue $1.5B (+64% year over year), operating margin 14.8%, net earnings $104M, operating cash flow $344M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | — | +64% |
| Gross profit | $549M | — | +63% |
| Operating profit | $218M | — | +57% |
| Net earnings | $104M | — | +67% |
| Operating cash flow | $344M | — | +66% |
| Free cash flow | $254M | — | +145% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.5B in Q1 FY27, up 64% year over year. Siding & Trim was the largest line at 58% of revenue. Siding & Trim added $0.22B year over year (up 34%), 38% of the total change.
Gross margin was 37.2%, down 0.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.22B, a 14.8% margin (down 0.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 14% reached operating profit, below the 15% margin then. Operating expenses grew 67% against revenue growth of 64%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+89%). Net earnings were $0.10B, up 67% year over year. The effective tax rate was 33.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.34B (up 66% year over year), 330% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.17B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.06B. After purchases of property, plant and equipment ($0.09B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.25B.
Questions
What was James Hardie Industries' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
James Hardie Industries (JHX) reported revenue of $1.5B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +64% from a year earlier.
Was James Hardie Industries profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $218M (14.8% of revenue) and net earnings $104M.