DUBLIN (AP) _ James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX) on Monday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $86.8 million.

On a per-share basis, the Dublin-based company said it had net income of 20 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 28 cents per share.

The fiber cement maker posted revenue of $736.8 million in the period.

James Hardie shares have risen 45% since the beginning of the year.

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