DUBLIN (AP) _ James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX) on Monday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $121.4 million.

On a per-share basis, the Dublin-based company said it had profit of 27 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 30 cents per share.

The fiber cement maker posted revenue of $843.3 million in the period.

James Hardie shares have increased 19% since the beginning of the year.

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