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HomeBusinessJames Hardie Industries Acquires AZEK: A Strategic Move to Enhance Market Presence

James Hardie Industries Acquires AZEK: A Strategic Move to Enhance Market Presence

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James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) is expanding its product offerings and market presence by acquiring AZEK, a move valued at $8.75 billion.
Shaurya Visen from Raymond James sets a price target of $27.35 for JHX, indicating a potential increase of about 11%.
The acquisition aims to create a leading growth platform in the building products sector, potentially driving JHX’s stock price towards the target set by Raymond James.

James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance building materials, particularly known for its fibre-cement products. The company is expanding its reach by acquiring AZEK, a U.S.-based manufacturer of outdoor living products. This acquisition, valued at $8.75 billion, is a strategic move to enhance James Hardie’s product offerings and market presence in the outdoor living sector.

On March 27, 2025, Shaurya Visen from Raymond James set a price target of $27.35 for JHX. At the time, the stock was priced at $24.64, suggesting a potential increase of about 11%. This optimistic outlook aligns with James Hardie’s strategic acquisition of AZEK, which is expected to bolster the company’s growth and market position.

The acquisition deal is structured as a cash and stock transaction, including debt, and aims to combine James Hardie’s expertise with AZEK’s leadership in sustainable outdoor products. This merger is anticipated to create a leading growth platform in the building products sector, potentially driving the stock price towards the target set by Raymond James.

Currently, JHX is trading at $24.64, reflecting a 3.31% increase or $0.79. The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a trading day low of $23.95 and a high of $24.78. Over the past year, JHX has seen a high of $43.57 and a low of $23.23, indicating significant volatility in its market performance.

With a market capitalization of approximately $10.59 billion and a trading volume of 9,798,521 shares on the NYSE, James Hardie Industries is a significant player in the building materials industry. The acquisition of AZEK is expected to further solidify its position and potentially lead to an increase in its stock value, as anticipated by the recent price target.

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