James Hardie shares tumble as net profit falls 17%, outlook dims on tariff risks

  • James Hardie Industries plc shares dropped on Wednesday after the building materials manufacturer posted a 17% decline in annual net profit, with cautious guidance adding to investor unease over its proposed $14 billion takeover of US-based AZEK Company. The company reported net profit attributable to shareholders of US$424 million for the 2025 financial year, down from US$510.2 million the prior year, while revenue slipped 1% to US$3.88 billion.