Building Material & Const

Inefficiencies plagued James Hardie in the December quarter and FY17 guidance is downgraded. The key is whether the company continues to take US market share and secures price increases.

Feb 06 2017

Boral And CSR Go Separate Ways On Bricks

Boral and CSR will disband their joint venture in bricks on Australia’s east coast. Brokers declare the decision a win for both parties.

Nov 01 2016


Slower Going Seen Beyond FY17 For Brickworks

Brickworks has raised expectations for its investment portfolio and expanded margins in building products but several brokers note that beyond FY17, the cycle is turning.

Sep 26 2016

Is James Hardie Biting Off More Than It Can Chew?

Brokers are positive about James Hardie’s strategy in the US but remain wary of the amount of time and financial investment required.

Sep 21 2016


Previous Stories

Weekly Broker Wrap: More Model Portfolios Adjustments

Mar 12 2012

Post the Australian interim reporting season securities brokers have adjusted model portfolios for expected conditions in coming months.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Mar 05 2012

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Feb 20 2012

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.


More Capital Management For James Hardie

Feb 13 2012

James Hardie has finally won its long-running dispute with the ATO and should receive more than $310m in compensation. Stockbrokers are expecting additional capital management initiatives.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Feb 06 2012

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.


Weekly Broker Wrap: Building And Digging A Good Year

Jan 30 2012

The 2012 outlook for Australian Building and Materials companies looks to be a lot better than some of the doom and gloom merchants have been habitually predicting.


The Short Report

Dec 14 2011

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Dec 12 2011

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.


The Short Report

Dec 07 2011

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Nov 28 2011

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.



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