Every material Form 8-K James Hardie Industries plc has filed with the SEC since August 20, 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
James Hardie reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with continuing-operations net sales of $1.428 billion, up 24% from a year earlier. Net income from continuing operations was $149.8 million, compared with a loss of $64.3 million a year earlier. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 net sales and Adjusted EBITDA guidance and raised its free cash flow target to more than $650 million. For shareholders, sales and profit improved, but management expects Adjusted EBITDA to be lower in the third quarter and second half.
Net sales from continuing operations were $1.428 billion, up 24%; Deck, Rail & Accessories sales rose 51% to $387.0 million
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.26, versus a loss of $0.11 a year earlier; Adjusted EBITDA was $454.7 million, a 31.8% margin
Fiscal 2027 net sales and Adjusted EBITDA guidance were reaffirmed; free cash flow target raised to more than $650 million
Third-quarter Total Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $298 million to $320 million, which the company expects to be lower
James Hardie Industries plc said its Board appointed Jennifer Kong-Picarello, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Terex Corporation, as an independent Class III director effective October 1, 2026. She is expected to join the Audit Committee in November 2026. The filing reports no arrangements or transactions requiring disclosure, and she will receive the standard non-employee director compensation.
Effective October 1, 2026, Jennifer Kong-Picarello, 48, joins the Board as an independent Class III director.
Expected to be appointed to the Audit Committee in November 2026.
Currently SVP and CFO of Terex Corporation; previously SVP and CFO of the Energy Management segment of Schneider Electric from 2022 to 2025.
Will receive standard non-employee director compensation and sign the Company's standard Deed of Access, Insurance and Indemnity.
On August 20, 2026, James Hardie agreed to sell its European fiber gypsum and cement-bonded products business, including Fermacell, to a subsidiary of Holcim for €840 million, about $980 million. The company expects about $600 million of the proceeds to repay debt and has also authorized a $250 million share repurchase program. The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2027, and the company plans to wind down its European fiber cement operations, which are not included in the sale.
Buyer is Holcim Westbeteiligungs GmbH, a subsidiary of Holcim Ltd., with Holcim Ltd. as guarantor; price is €840 million, subject to net debt and working capital adjustments
About $600 million of proceeds is expected to repay debt, supporting a target of net leverage below 2.0x by September 30, 2027
Board authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250 million; the company is not obligated to buy any shares
Closing expected in the first half of calendar 2027, subject to antitrust approvals and employee consultations; the Purchaser may owe the Sellers a €15 million termination fee in certain circumstances
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