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Investing.com - Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has maintained an Overweight rating on James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) (ASX:JHX) while reducing its price target to AUD41.00.
The firm lowered its earnings per share estimates by 19-43% for fiscal years 2026-2028, after adjusting forecasts to align with the company’s FY26 guidance range and incorporating the impact of Azek.
Morgan Stanley views the current risk/reward profile as attractive, with the stock trading at 15 times FY27 estimated price-to-earnings ratio, representing approximately a 30% discount to its 10-year average of 21 times.
The firm acknowledges that a rating re-evaluation is unlikely until there is evidence of a cyclical market rebound, a return to market share gains, and a reduction in the company’s leverage position.
Upcoming catalysts for James Hardie include its Annual General Meeting scheduled for October 30 and second-quarter fiscal 2026 results expected in early November, with analyst Joseph Michael assuming lead coverage of the stock.
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