Opportunity for James Hardie Investors to Lead Announced by Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a renowned national securities law firm, is currently investigating potential claims against James Hardie Industries plc (“James Hardie” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JHX). Investors are reminded of the upcoming deadline on December 23, 2025, to seek the lead plaintiff role in a federal securities class action against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi, established in 1995 with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California, and Georgia, has a track record of recovering significant amounts for investors.

At the core of this investigation lies allegations that the Company, along with its executives, violated federal securities laws during the period between May 20 and August 18, 2025. It is claimed that James Hardie Industries plc misled investors about the strength of its vital North America Fiber Cement segment. Despite having known of distributors destocking inventory by April and early May, the company allegedly misrepresented that demand was robust, claiming that stock levels were normal.

On August 19, 2025, James Hardie released a statement presenting financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025. Notably, the report revealed a significant 29% decrease in first-quarter profit and an outlook of lower-than-expected fiscal 2026 earnings, attributed to high borrowing costs. Consequently, James Hardie’s American Depositary Receipt (“ADR”) price plummeted by $9.79 per ADR, accounting for a substantial 34.44% decline, closing at $18.64 per ADR on August 20, 2025.

In light of these developments, investors affected by losses exceeding $100,000 in James Hardie between May 20, 2025, and August 18, 2025, are urged to contact Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly. The lead plaintiff, as appointed by the court, is tasked with representing the collective interests of the class and must have the largest financial stake in the relief sought, being both adequate and representative of all class members. Any potential member of the class may seek independent legal counsel to assume this role or may opt to remain an absent participant, thereby preserving their ability to partake in any potential recovery.

Additionally, Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP actively invites individuals privy to information concerning James Hardie’s operations, including whistleblowers, former employees, and shareholders, to step forward with their insights. For further details on the class action involving James Hardie, individuals are encouraged to visit www.faruqilaw.com/JHX or reach out to Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly. The law firm assures that all communications will be treated confidentially.

This information has been brought to you by Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, as part of their ongoing efforts to uphold transparency and integrity in the realm of securities litigation. Established precedents do not guarantee outcomes in future cases, and the firm remains open to discussing specific cases with interested individuals.