ab 13 August 2024 Global Research and Evidence Lab James Hardie Industries Slow recovery but foundation solid Soft 2QFY25 makes bridge to FY25 incrementally harder We see the key takeaways from today's result as: 1) FY25 unchanged but harder with tough 2Q. JHX's 2QFY25 guidance came in softer than expected (midpoint vols -7% albeit with some large builder inventory adj impact). While declining rates will clearly improve the outlook, we see any improvement as unlikely to arrive in time for FY25 earnings and ...