James Hardie Industries (JHX) Short Interest
James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) had 3.71% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 11,092,373 shares. James Hardie Industries operates in the Materials industry. Source: ASIC short position report (T+4 delay).
Source: official ASIC short position report, T+4 delay. Methodology · Disclaimer — not financial advice.
James Hardie Industries
James Hardie Industries is a global building materials company focused on fiber cement products. They develop, manufacture, and market a range of products for both residential and commercial construction. The company holds a leading market position in fiber cement siding and backerboard, offering durable and aesthetically versatile alternatives to traditional building materials.
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James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) has 3.71% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 11,092,373 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.24 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.96 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 8.64% in June 2025. JHX is classified in the Materials industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.
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