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How James Hardie Industries (JHX) makes money
James Hardie Industries (JHX) made $1.4B of revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2027 (Q2 FY27), +24% from a year earlier. Siding & Trim brought in $880M (62%); Deck, Rail & Accessories brought in $387M (27%); Australia & New Zealand brought in $161M (11%). Of every dollar of revenue, 39¢ was left as gross profit, 18¢ was left as operating profit, 11¢ was left as net earnings.
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Revenue by segment, Q2 FY27
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siding & Trim | $880M | 61.6% | +2% | +15% |
| Deck, Rail & Accessories | $387M | 27.1% | +27% | +51% |
| Australia & New Zealand | $161M | 11.3% | +5% | +21% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q2 FY27 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | 100.0% |
| Cost of revenue | $866M | 60.6% |
| Gross profit | $562M | 39.4% |
| Operating expenses | $299M | 20.9% |
| Operating profit | $263M | 18.4% |
| Income tax | $77.6M | 5.4% |
| Net earnings | $151M | 10.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $350M | 24.5% |
| Free cash flow | $281M | 19.7% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $1.4B | +24% |
| Q1 FY27 | $1.5B | +64% |
From James Hardie Industries' 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does James Hardie Industries make money?
James Hardie Industries (JHX) made $1.4B of revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2027 (Q2 FY27), +24% from a year earlier. Siding & Trim brought in $880M (62%); Deck, Rail & Accessories brought in $387M (27%); Australia & New Zealand brought in $161M (11%). Of every dollar of revenue, 39¢ was left as gross profit, 18¢ was left as operating profit, 11¢ was left as net earnings.
What is James Hardie Industries' biggest business?
Siding & Trim: $880M in the second quarter fiscal 2027, 62% of revenue, +15% from a year earlier.
What is James Hardie Industries' profit margin?
Net earnings were $151M, 10.6% of revenue, in the second quarter fiscal 2027; the operating margin was 18.4%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.