James Hardie Exceeds FY26 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance, Projects Strong FY27 Growth & Free Cash Flow

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James Hardie Industries exceeded its Adjusted EBITDA guidance for Q4 and full-year FY26 and provided an optimistic FY27 outlook with projected Adjusted EBITDA growth and increased Free Cash Flow, driven by synergy realization.

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• Exceeded FY26 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

  The company reported Q4 FY26 Adjusted EBITDA of $381 million and full-year FY26 Adjusted EBITDA of $1.27 billion, both exceeding prior guidance and expectations.

• Strong FY27 Outlook

  James Hardie is targeting Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA growth of 4% to 8% in FY27 and expects Free Cash Flow to exceed $500 million, an increase of over $200 million year-over-year.

• AZEK Acquisition Synergies Ahead of Schedule

  Cost synergies from the AZEK acquisition are ahead of schedule, and commercial synergies are on track, reinforcing confidence in long-term value creation from the integration.

• Significant Net Sales Growth

  Net Sales increased 45% year-over-year in Q4 FY26 to $1.40 billion and 25% for the full year to $4.84 billion, primarily driven by the AZEK acquisition.

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James Hardie reported strong adjusted financial results for Q4 and full-year FY26, surpassing its Adjusted EBITDA guidance. The company also provided a positive outlook for FY27, projecting significant growth in Adjusted EBITDA and a substantial increase in Free Cash Flow, driven by successful integration and synergy realization from the AZEK acquisition. While GAAP net income declined due to acquisition-related expenses, the focus on adjusted metrics and future cash generation indicates a solid operational performance in a challenging market.