James Hardie Industries plc reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2024. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 960.8 million compared to USD 998.8 million a year ago. Net income was USD 83.4 million compared to USD 151.7 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.19 compared to USD 0.35 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.19 compared to USD 0.34 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 1,952.7 million compared to USD 1,953.1 million a year ago. Net income was USD 238.7 million compared to USD 309.5 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.55 compared to USD 0.7 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.55 compared to USD 0.7 a year ago.