James Hardie Industries reported QQ1 2025 results with durable top-line execution and continued margin discipline. Revenue reached USD 990.97 million, up 3.84% year-over-year, while gross profit of USD 396.53 million yielded a gross margin of approximately 40.0%. Operating income was USD 235.40 million (operating margin ~23.75%), contributing to a net income of USD 155.30 million and earnings per share (EPS) of USD 0.36. The company generated USD 185.10 million of cash from operations and free cash flow of USD 49.05 million, underscoring meaningful cash generation to support capex and debt management.
Overall financial health remains solid. James Hardie ended the quarter with a net debt position of USD 817.1 million and a liquidity pool comprising cash and short-term investments of USD 568.8 million, supporting near-term flexibility. Balance-sheet metrics reflect a diversified asset base (total assets USD 4.93 billion; equity USD 1.94 billion) and a moderate leverage profile (total debt to capitalization ~38.3%; debt to equity ~0.62%). With a robust margin framework (net margin ~15.7%, EBITDA margin ~28.8%), the business demonstrates resilience against near-term cyclicality in construction activity.
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