$JHX
James Hardie Industries plc
XNYS•Materials•Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick
Why is JHX up today? It is at $30.43 (+1.33%), and our scanner flagged it 71 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment JHX spikes, and full due diligence on JHX — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $30.43
- Change today
- +1.33%
- Previous close
- $30.03
- 52-week range
- $16.46 – $31.36
- Market cap
- $17.43B
- Dividend yield
- 2.00% ($0.60)
- Institutional own.
- 49.97%
- Total held
- 50.0%
- Tradeable float
- 290.4M 50% of shares · after 50% institutions
- Short interest
- 12.4M ▼ -36% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
- Short % of float
- 4.3%
- Days to cover
- 1.6d
- Avg daily volume
- 6.9M
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5mthin
- 1.1x
- 15mthin
- 1.1x
- 1hthin
- 0.1x
- 1D
- 0.1x
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Why is $JHX up today?
JHX is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on JHX today, peaking at 2.2x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: James Hardie Industries plc filed an 8-K: Shareholder Rights Change, Charter / Bylaw Change, Shareholder Vote. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.
Likely catalystCharter / Bylaw Change · Shareholder Rights Change, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filing144Notice of proposed insider sale (144)Aug 21, 2026 · todayAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
Insiders buying16 buys, 5 sells last 3 months (16/5 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kilcullen Ryan Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +7K | added 9.8% | 82K | n/a | Aug 17, 26 |
Kilcullen Ryan Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K | sold 2.6% | 80K | $65K at $30.43 | Aug 17, 26 |
Hill David Lawrence Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -910 | sold 6.6% | 13K | $28K at $30.43 | Aug 17, 26 |
Erter Aaron M Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +60K 0.01% of company | added 46% | 190K | n/a | Aug 17, 26 |
Erter Aaron M Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -25K | sold 13% | 165K | $767K at $30.43 | Aug 17, 26 |
Beastrom Timothy Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +5K | added 23% | 24K | n/a | Aug 17, 26 |
Beastrom Timothy Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -1K | sold 5.7% | 23K | $42K at $30.43 | Aug 17, 26 |
Hill David Lawrence Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 38% | 14K | $100K at $26.30 | Jul 15, 26 |
Lada Ryan Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -7K | sold 9.7% | 70K | $191K at $25.48 | Jun 16, 26 |
Lada Ryan Officer | Other | 8K | added 11% | 78K | $188K at $24.45 | Jun 16, 26 |
Rowland Suzanne B Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 7.1% | 16K | n/a | Jun 15, 26 |
Peterson Renee J Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 2.6% | 42K | n/a | Jun 15, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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JHX stock FAQ
Why is $JHX up today?
JHX is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on JHX today, peaking at 2.2x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: James Hardie Industries plc filed an 8-K: Shareholder Rights Change, Charter / Bylaw Change, Shareholder Vote. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.
What is the JHX stock price today?
JHX last traded at $30.43, up 1.33% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does JHX pay a dividend?
Yes. JHX currently has a dividend yield of about 2.00% ($0.60 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live JHX alerts?
The JHX Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged JHX 71 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is JHX on?
JHX (James Hardie Industries plc) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $17.43B in the CONCRETE PRODUCTS, EXCEPT BLOCK & BRICK sector.
Is JHX good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge JHX for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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