James Hardie Q1 FY27 adjusted EBITDA climbs 79% to USD 422 million; net sales rise 64% to USD 1.48 billion
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.James Hardie reported strong Q1 FY27 results, with net sales rising 64% to USD 1.48 billion and adjusted EBITDA climbing 79% to USD 422 million. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 13% to USD 0.36, while free cash flow more than doubled to USD 254 million. The company provided FY27 guidance for net sales between USD 5.56-5.72 billion and adjusted EBITDA of USD 1.54-1.63 billion. AZEK integration contributed USD 29 million in cost synergies.
- James Hardie posted Q1 FY27 net sales of USD 1.48 billion, up 64% year over year; adjusted EBITDA rose 79% to USD 422 million. * Adjusted EBITDA margin widened 2.3 percentage points to 28.6%; adjusted diluted EPS increased 13% to USD 0.36. * Free cash flow more than doubled to USD 254 million; net leverage ratio stood at 2.67x with net debt of USD 4.12 billion. * FY27 guidance calls for net sales of USD 5.56 billion-USD 5.72 billion; adjusted EBITDA of USD 1.54 billion-USD 1.63 billion. * AZEK integration delivered about USD 29 million of Q1 cost synergies; target remains USD 125 million run-rate within three years. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. James Hardie Industries plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here