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James Hardie Industries plc

James Hardie Industries plc

JHXNYSEBasic Materials● Active
$22.66
$-0.73(-3.12%)
Market Cap$13.1B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$29.83
52W Low$16.46
Shares OutstandingFinancialsRevenue

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Shares Outstanding — Overview

Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.

JHX · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
541.8M▲ +25.77% YoY Change
FY · as of Mar 31, 2026 · Reported in USD
vs 430.8M in FY 2025
Diluted Shares Outstanding
545.5M
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+0.68%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
+25.77%
year-over-year
Float (Free Float)
577.1M
publicly tradable shares
99.5% of total
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-08

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRincreasing
+6.8%
2023 → 2026
5-Year CAGRincreasing
+4.1%
2021 → 2026
10-Year CAGRincreasing
+2.0%
2016 → 2026
ⓘ

Negative CAGR typically indicates share buyback or retirement activity. Interpret alongside Splits and Financials tabs. Splits / Financials

Shares outstanding history

↓ Decrease — typically buyback / retirement
↑ Increase — issuance / equity compensation
Latest
* most recent reported · FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut

Annual shares outstanding by year

FY 2026Latest
Diluted Shares: 545.5M
541.8M
+25.77%
FY 2025
Diluted Shares: 432.1M
430.8M
-1.73%
FY 2024
Diluted Shares: 439.6M
438.4M
-1.51%
FY 2023
Diluted Shares: 445.6M
445.1M
+0.04%
FY 2022
Diluted Shares: 445.9M
444.9M
+0.27%
FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut · weightedAverageShsOutDilUnit: Billions (B)

Basic Materials sector shares outstanding comparison

Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Basic Materials sector.

#SymbolCompanyShares (Basic)vs JHX
#1
BHP Group LimitedBHP
BHP Group Limited
2.537B+368.2%
#2
Rio Tinto GroupRIO
Rio Tinto Group
1.624B+199.7%
#3
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
1.443B+166.3%
#4
Newmont CorporationNEM
Newmont Corporation
1.106B+104.1%
#5
Southern Copper CorporationSCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
838.2M+54.7%
#6
James Hardie Industries plcJHX
James Hardie Industries plcYOU
541.8M—
#7
Linde plcLIN
Linde plc
466.2M-13.9%

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of March 31, 2026, James Hardie Industries plc reports 541.8M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

James Hardie Industries plc's basic shares outstanding (541.8M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (545.5M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +0.68%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

James Hardie Industries plc's float is 577.1M (99.5% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.

Float577.1M(99.5%)
Outstanding580.3M

ⓘ Float data from /shares-float reflects the most recent SEC filing period-end. The weighted average shares (from /income-statement) may differ — this is a normal reporting window difference, not a data error.

FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · USD

About shares outstanding & methodology

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) shares outstanding history from 2007 to 2026. Shares outstanding can be defined as the total number of shares held by all shareholders — including institutional investors, retail investors, and company insiders — assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants, and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.

James Hardie Industries plc shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 were 541.8M, a 25.77% increase year-over-year. James Hardie Industries plc FY 2026 shares outstanding were 541.8M, a +25.77% increase from FY 2025.

James Hardie Industries plc is a leading company operating in the Basic Materials sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of +2.0% — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q income statement disclosures and FMP /income-statement · /shares-float where noted.
Market capSplitsEarningsFinancials (Income)Cash on handFree cash flowNet incomePrice history

Frequently asked questions

JHX shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of March 31, 2026, James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) has approximately 541.8M basic shares outstanding and 545.5M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a +25.77% year-over-year increase from FY 2025 (430.8M). The increase may reflect equity compensation issuances or secondary offerings.

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▸ Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · James Hardie Industries plc SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08