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James Hardie Industries Q1 2027 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2027 earnings summary6 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net sales for Q1 FY27 reached $1.475 billion, up 64% year-over-year, exceeding guidance, driven by strong Siding & Trim performance and AZEK integration.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $422 million (28.6% margin), up 79%, with synergy realization ahead of schedule.

  • Free cash flow increased 145% to $254 million, supporting deleveraging and future growth.

  • Europe and Australia & New Zealand delivered double-digit revenue growth.

  • Expanded partnerships with Boise Cascade and major regional distributors to drive channel reach and revenue synergies.

Financial highlights

  • Adjusted diluted EPS rose 13% to $0.36, with adjusted net income up 54% to $209 million.

  • Free cash flow for the quarter was $254 million, driven by higher profitability and lower capex.

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin improved 230bps to 28.6%.

  • Net leverage reduced to 2.7x after redeeming $400 million in senior unsecured notes.

  • Adjusted effective tax rate was 21.7%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q2 FY27 net sales guidance: $1.485–$1.575 billion; adjusted EBITDA: $420–$455 million.

  • Full-year FY27 sales outlook raised to $5.564–$5.723 billion (5.9%–9% pro forma growth); adjusted EBITDA expected at $1.536–$1.625 billion.

  • Free cash flow for FY27 expected to exceed $500 million; capex at 6–7% of net sales.

  • Siding & Trim and Deck, Rail & Accessories segments both expected to deliver organic growth.

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